Saturday evening northwest storm force 10, possibly violent storm force 11 is expected and locally strong windgust of 30-37 m/s, with possibility of very strong windgust of 38-43 m/s. The wind is expected to first pick up in Rogaland, and later in the evening also in Hordaland, Sogn of Fjordane and Sunnmøre.
Area
Applies to Vestlandet soer for Stad and Sunnmoere.
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. In advance consider measures to limit damage.
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 at higher altitudes causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads. Blowing snow causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads. High waves may cause damage to infrastructure and buildings in the coastal zone. The strong wind may cause locally high waves in fjords and lakes.
Timeline
- Saturday, 29 January 19:00 - wind increases
- Sunday, 30 January 07:00 - wind wanes
| Time | Weather | Temp. | Precip. mm | Wind(gust) m/s | Wind desc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5° | 0.2 to 2.9 | 8 m/s from south east with gusts at 15 m/s | Fresh breeze from south east with gusts at 15 m/s | |
 | 5° | 0.5 to 3.7 | 7 m/s from south east with gusts at 15 m/s | Moderate breeze from south east with gusts at 15 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.5 to 3.7 | 6 m/s from south east with gusts at 13 m/s | Moderate breeze from south east with gusts at 13 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.4 to 3.3 | 3 m/s from south east with gusts at 10 m/s | Light breeze from south east with gusts at 10 m/s | |
 | 7° | 0.5 to 3.8 | 2 m/s from south east with gusts at 7 m/s | Light breeze from south east with gusts at 7 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.8 to 3.7 | 1 m/s from south west with gusts at 4 m/s | Light air from south west with gusts at 4 m/s | |
| 6° | 1 to 3.4 | 2 m/s from south with gusts at 3 m/s | Light breeze from south with gusts at 3 m/s | |
| 6° | 1.2 to 3.7 | 4 m/s from south east with gusts at 8 m/s | Gentle breeze from south east with gusts at 8 m/s | |
| 6° | 1.4 to 4 | 4 m/s from south east with gusts at 9 m/s | Gentle breeze from south east with gusts at 9 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.8 to 4.9 | 3 m/s from south east with gusts at 8 m/s | Light breeze from south east with gusts at 8 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.4 to 6.2 | 2 m/s from south east with gusts at 5 m/s | Light breeze from south east with gusts at 5 m/s | |
| 5° | 0.7 to 5.7 | 1 m/s from south west with gusts at 4 m/s | Light air from south west with gusts at 4 m/s | |
| 5° | 0.6 to 4.9 | 4 m/s from north with gusts at 7 m/s | Gentle breeze from north with gusts at 7 m/s | |
| 4° | 0.6 to 5.4 | 4 m/s from north with gusts at 10 m/s | Gentle breeze from north with gusts at 10 m/s | |
| 4° | 0 to 4.7 | 2 m/s from north east with gusts at 7 m/s | Light breeze from north east with gusts at 7 m/s | |
| 3° | 0.2 to 3.9 | 2 m/s from north east with gusts at 7 m/s | Light breeze from north east with gusts at 7 m/s | |
| 3° | 0.5 to 4.1 | 1 m/s from south east with gusts at 5 m/s | Light air from south east with gusts at 5 m/s | |
 | 2° | 0.3 to 4.1 | 3 m/s from north east with gusts at 5 m/s | Light breeze from north east with gusts at 5 m/s | |
| 2° | 0.1 to 3.8 | 6 m/s from north with gusts at 12 m/s | Moderate breeze from north with gusts at 12 m/s | |
| 3° | 0.4 to 4.5 | 7 m/s from north with gusts at 14 m/s | Moderate breeze from north with gusts at 14 m/s | |
| 3° | 0.2 to 3.8 | 11 m/s from north with gusts at 24 m/s | Strong breeze from north with gusts at 24 m/s | |
| 4° | 0.4 to 4.3 | 10 m/s from north west with gusts at 22 m/s | Fresh breeze from north west with gusts at 22 m/s | |
| 3° | 0 to 4.6 | 13 m/s from north with gusts at 27 m/s | Strong breeze from north with gusts at 27 m/s | |
| 4° | 0 to 4.7 | 14 m/s from north west with gusts at 25 m/s | Moderate gale from north west with gusts at 25 m/s |