From late Tuesday evening southwest gale force 8, from early Wednesday morning strong gale force 9, occasionally storm force 10.
Area
Applies to Stoett - Andenes.
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. Very high waves. Considerable tumbling of waves with heavy impact. Reduced visibility.
Timeline
- Tuesday, 7 February 22:00 - ongoing danger
Wednesday locally very strong wind gusts 33-38 m/s are expected from southwest, and storm 10, risk of violent storm 11, on the coast. The wind will increase first in the Lofoten area.
Area
Applies to Lofoten, Vesterålen and coastal areas in 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. 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. 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
- Wednesday, 8 February 03:00 - wind increased
- Thursday, 9 February 01:00 - wind wanes
The three severity levels
Orange - considerable dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no
Water discharge is expected to increase because of rain and snowmelt. This may cause local inundation where river channels are filled with ice and because of frozen ground. It also may cause ice drift in streams, with subsequent local inundation. Local flooding and erosion damage.
Area
Applies to Lofoten, Vesterålen og sør Troms.
Instructions
Stay informed on the situation. Cleaning of drainage paths and culverts is recommended. Keep away from rivers and streams with high flow.
Consequences
Local flooding and/or erosional damage in streams and small rivers. Stormwater in urban areas.
Risk of slush flows is especially high in areas with more than 30 cm of snow. The snow may in some places be fully water-saturated. Slush flows are triggered even in relatively gentle slopes, where water accumulates. Slush flows follow terrain depressions and may develop into debris flows. Details are found in the warning message in Norwegian. Heavy rain is expected. Strong winds may enhance snowmelting.
Area
Applies to Nordland nord for Saltfjellet og ytre deler av Sør-Troms.
Instructions
Keep yourself updated about the development of the weather, the landslide and flood situation, and follow the weather radar.
Consequences
Slush flows may be expected. Exposed railways and roads may be closed. Slush and debris flows may reach the valley bottom even if they are triggered high in the terrain.
From Wednesday afternoon very heavy rain is expected, 40-60 mm in 12 hours and 60-80 mm in 24 hours. The precipitation decreases early Thursday morning.
Area
Applies to Lofoten, parts of Vesteraalen and South-Troms.
Instructions
Consider the need for preventive measures. Follow the advice of emergency authorities, both local and governmental. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors. Consider whether the journey is necessary. Check road reports (175.no). Adjust the speed and use caution while driving.
Consequences
Risk of flooding of low-lying densely populated areas. Check varsom.no for more information. Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads may be closed. Road conditions affected with road spray and hydroplaning in some places.
Timeline
- Wednesday, 8 February 13:00 - increasing danger
- Thursday, 9 February 02:00 - danger is over
The three severity levels
Orange - considerable dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no
On Wednesday we expect considerable avalanche danger for region Lofoten og Vesterålen. Avalanche problem is wet snow (loose snow avalanches) and wind drifted snow (slab avalanches).
Area
Applies to Lofoten og Vesterålen.
Instructions
Travelling in avalanche terrain requires advanced knowledge, experience in route finding and ability to identify the avalanche problem. Generally, it is recommended to avoid avalanche terrain. Avalanches may hit some avalanche-exposed roads and occasionally settlements.
Danger levels
Green: danger level 1 - low avalanche danger (not shown on Yr)Yellow: danger level 2 - moderate avalanche danger (not shown on Yr)Orange: danger level 3 - considerable avalanche dangerRed: danger level 4 - high avalanche dangerRed: danger level 5 - very high avalanche dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no
| Time | Weather | Temp. | Precip. mm | Wind(gust) m/s | Wind desc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5° | 1.2 to 3 | 24 m/s from south west with gusts at 36 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 36 m/s | |
| 5° | 1.2 to 3.2 | 24 m/s from south west with gusts at 36 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 36 m/s | |
| 5° | 1.3 to 2.9 | 23 m/s from south west with gusts at 36 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 36 m/s | |
| 5° | 1.2 to 2.8 | 23 m/s from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | |
| 5° | 1 to 2.8 | 23 m/s from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | |
| 5° | 1 to 2.9 | 23 m/s from south west with gusts at 34 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 34 m/s | |
| 5° | 1.6 to 3 | 23 m/s from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | |
| 5° | 2.1 to 3.7 | 23 m/s from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | |
| 5° | 2.3 to 4.1 | 23 m/s from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | |
| 5° | 2.3 to 4.6 | 22 m/s from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | |
| 5° | 2.2 to 3.9 | 22 m/s from south west with gusts at 34 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 34 m/s | |
| 5° | 2 to 4.8 | 22 m/s from south west with gusts at 33 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 33 m/s | |
| 5° | 0.9 to 5.2 | 20 m/s from south west with gusts at 33 m/s | Fresh gale from south west with gusts at 33 m/s | |
 | 3° | 0.3 to 4.2 | 10 m/s from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | Fresh breeze from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | |
| 4° | 0.2 to 1.8 | 13 m/s from south west with gusts at 19 m/s | Strong breeze from south west with gusts at 19 m/s |