Today, Jan. 22
closeThursday evening and Friday southeast gale force 8, occasionally storm force 10 m/s in exposed places.
Area
Applies to Roervik - Loedingen.
Instructions
Do not go out at sea in a small boat.
Consequences
Large waves. High risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea. High waves whose crests sometimes roll over. Airborne spray may reduce visibility.
Timeline
- Thursday, 21 January 12:00 - ongoing danger
Friday east and southeasterly storm is still expected, with extreme gust locally with 35-50 m/s. The strongest wind is slowly decreasing during Friday in the south, towards the evening also in the northern part. It has already been observed locally extreme or very strong wind gusts in all the area, but large variations in wind speed are still expected. Some places may have calm conditions while other places experience extreme wind gusts. In addition the temperature at exposed places is in the range of -7 to -15 degrees. The combination storm and low temperatures could cause challenges for power delivery, there is potenial for frost bite and risk of moderate to severe icing on ships.
Area
Applies to North-Helgeland, Salten, Ofoten and Troms.
Instructions
Follow the advice of emergency authorities. If you MUST drive, follow the advice from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and check road reports (175.no). Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Prepare your home for a potentially long power outage. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors. In advance consider measures to limit damage.
Consequences
It is dangerous to be outdoors, and unusually large damage to buildings, infrastructure, forests and power supplies is expected. Expect cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Bridges may be closed. Ceiling tiles blow off houses and buildings. Allow a lot of extra time for transportation and driving, even for short journeys. The power supply locally will be significantly affected. Many roads may be closed due to trees or other objects. Blowing snow causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads. The strong wind may cause locally high waves in fjords and lakes.
Timeline
- Friday, 22 January 07:00 - wind increased
- Friday, 22 January 18:00 - wind wanes
Friday evening and early Saturday morning it is still expected locally strong wind gusts from east and southeast up to 30-35 m/s
Area
Applies to Helgeland, Saltfjellet, Salten, Ofoten og Troms.
Instructions
Secure loose objects. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). Be careful in coastal areas.
Consequences
Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Bridges may be closed. Some journeys may have longer travel times. The power supply may be impacted, due to tree(s) falling over. Some roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the road. Blowing snow causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads. The strong wind may cause locally high waves in fjords and lakes.
Timeline
- Friday, 22 January 18:00 - wind increases
- Saturday, 23 January 06:00 - wind wanes
| Time | Weather | Temperature | Precipitation mm | Wind speed | Wind description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
cloudy | Temperature-5° | 0 | 15 m/s from east with gusts at 24 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 24 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-4° | 0 to 0.2 | 16 m/s from east with gusts at 25 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 25 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-4° | 0 to 0.2 | 16 m/s from east with gusts at 25 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 25 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-4° | 0 to 0.2 | 15 m/s from east with gusts at 25 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 25 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-3° | 0 | 15 m/s from east with gusts at 25 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 25 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-3° | 0 | 15 m/s from east with gusts at 24 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 24 m/s | |
partly cloudy | Temperature-3° | 0 | 15 m/s from east with gusts at 25 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 25 m/s | |
partly cloudy | Temperature-3° | 0 | 14 m/s from east with gusts at 24 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 24 m/s | |
partly cloudy | Temperature-3° | 0 | 14 m/s from east with gusts at 24 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 24 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-3° | 0 | 14 m/s from east with gusts at 24 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 24 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-3° | 0 | 15 m/s from east with gusts at 23 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 23 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-3° | 0 | 14 m/s from east with gusts at 23 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 23 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-3° | 0 | 16 m/s from east with gusts at 26 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 26 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-4° | 0 | 17 m/s from east with gusts at 26 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 26 m/s | |
cloudy | Temperature-4° | 0 to 0.3 | 16 m/s from east with gusts at 26 m/s | Moderate gale from east with gusts at 26 m/s |