Wednesday locally strong wind gusts 27-33 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 Most parts of Northern-Norway.
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 increases
- Thursday, 9 February 01:00 - wind wanes
From Wednesday afternoon a lot of rain is expected, locally 35-50 mm in 12 hours and locally 50-70 mm in 24 hours.
Area
Applies to Lofoten and parts of Ofoten.
Instructions
Consider the need for preventive measures. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors. Check road reports (175.no). Adjust the speed and use caution while driving.
Consequences
Risk of flooding of low-lying areas in densely populated areas. Check varsom.no for more information. Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads may be closed. Some journeys may have longer travel time. Road conditions affected with road spray and hydroplaning in some places.
Timeline
- Wednesday, 8 February 13:00 - increasing danger
- Thursday, 9 February 13:00 - danger is over
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° | 0 to 0.8 | 13 m/s from south west with gusts at 19 m/s | Strong breeze from south west with gusts at 19 m/s | |
 | 4° | 0 to 0.9 | 15 m/s from south west with gusts at 22 m/s | Moderate gale from south west with gusts at 22 m/s | |
 | 5° | 0 to 0.9 | 19 m/s from south west with gusts at 26 m/s | Fresh gale from south west with gusts at 26 m/s | |
 | 5° | 0 to 0.8 | 18 m/s from south with gusts at 26 m/s | Fresh gale from south with gusts at 26 m/s | |
| 5° | 0 to 1.3 | 20 m/s from south with gusts at 28 m/s | Fresh gale from south with gusts at 28 m/s | |
| 4° | 0 to 0.8 | 20 m/s from south with gusts at 28 m/s | Fresh gale from south with gusts at 28 m/s | |
| 5° | 0.1 to 1.4 | 22 m/s from south with gusts at 31 m/s | Strong gale from south with gusts at 31 m/s | |
| 4° | 0.4 to 2.8 | 22 m/s from south with gusts at 32 m/s | Strong gale from south with gusts at 32 m/s | |
| 5° | 0.6 to 3.2 | 22 m/s from south with gusts at 31 m/s | Strong gale from south with gusts at 31 m/s | |
 | 5° | 0.9 to 3.7 | 24 m/s from south with gusts at 33 m/s | Strong gale from south with gusts at 33 m/s | |
| 5° | 0.9 to 4 | 24 m/s from south with gusts at 34 m/s | Strong gale from south with gusts at 34 m/s | |
| 6° | 1.1 to 4.4 | 25 m/s from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | Storm from south west with gusts at 35 m/s | |
| 6° | 1.5 to 4.8 | 24 m/s from south west with gusts at 34 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 34 m/s | |
| 6° | 1.3 to 4.7 | 23 m/s from south west with gusts at 33 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 33 m/s | |
| 6° | 1.2 to 4.4 | 22 m/s from south west with gusts at 31 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 31 m/s | |
| 6° | 1.3 to 4.4 | 22 m/s from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | |
| 6° | 1.5 to 4.9 | 22 m/s from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | |
| 6° | 1.5 to 4.7 | 22 m/s from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | |
| 6° | 1.4 to 4.6 | 22 m/s from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | |
| 6° | 1.1 to 4 | 22 m/s from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | |
| 6° | 1.1 to 4 | 22 m/s from south west with gusts at 31 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 31 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.7 to 4.3 | 22 m/s from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | |
| 6° | 0.4 to 3.9 | 21 m/s from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 30 m/s | |
| 5° | 0.4 to 4 | 21 m/s from south west with gusts at 29 m/s | Strong gale from south west with gusts at 29 m/s |