From Wednesday afternoon west or northwest occasionally near to gale force 8. From late Wednesday evening occasionally strong gale force 9. Early Thursday morning veering north.
Area
Applies to Skomvaer - Torsvaag.
Instructions
It is not recommended to be at sea in a small boat.
Consequences
If the engine stops you can float away from land. Risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea. 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
- Wednesday, 19 January 14:00 - ongoing danger
- Thursday, 20 January 10:00 - danger is over
On Thursday we expect considerable avalanche danger for region Lofoten og Vesterålen. Avalanche problem is 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.
The three severity levels
Orange - considerable dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no
| Time | Weather | Temp. | Precip. mm | Wind(gust) m/s | Wind desc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0° | 0 to 0.6 | 13 m/s from north west with gusts at 20 m/s | Strong breeze from north west with gusts at 20 m/s | |
 | 1° | 0 to 2.5 | 13 m/s from north west with gusts at 20 m/s | Strong breeze from north west with gusts at 20 m/s | |
 | 1° | 0 to 4.2 | 15 m/s from west with gusts at 23 m/s | Moderate gale from west with gusts at 23 m/s | |
 | 2° | 0 to 3.1 | 13 m/s from north with gusts at 25 m/s | Strong breeze from north with gusts at 25 m/s | |
 | 2° | 0 to 0.7 | 16 m/s from north with gusts at 25 m/s | Moderate gale from north with gusts at 25 m/s | |
| 2° | 0 to 0.4 | 15 m/s from north with gusts at 24 m/s | Moderate gale from north with gusts at 24 m/s | |
| 2° | 0 to 0.5 | 14 m/s from north with gusts at 23 m/s | Moderate gale from north with gusts at 23 m/s | |
| 2° | 0 to 0.9 | 14 m/s from north with gusts at 22 m/s | Moderate gale from north with gusts at 22 m/s | |
| 2° | 0 to 0.8 | 14 m/s from north with gusts at 22 m/s | Moderate gale from north with gusts at 22 m/s | |
 | 2° | 0 to 1.6 | 14 m/s from north with gusts at 22 m/s | Moderate gale from north with gusts at 22 m/s | |
 | 2° | 0 to 0.9 | 17 m/s from north west with gusts at 26 m/s | Moderate gale from north west with gusts at 26 m/s | |
| 2° | 0 to 0.2 | 15 m/s from north west with gusts at 25 m/s | Moderate gale from north west with gusts at 25 m/s | |
| 1° | 0 to 0.2 | 14 m/s from north west with gusts at 23 m/s | Moderate gale from north west with gusts at 23 m/s | |
| 1° | 0 to 0.3 | 14 m/s from north west with gusts at 22 m/s | Moderate gale from north west with gusts at 22 m/s | |
| 1° | 0 to 0.2 | 13 m/s from north west with gusts at 21 m/s | Strong breeze from north west with gusts at 21 m/s | |
| 0° | 0 | 13 m/s from north west with gusts at 20 m/s | Strong breeze from north west with gusts at 20 m/s | |
| 0° | 0 | 12 m/s from north west with gusts at 19 m/s | Strong breeze from north west with gusts at 19 m/s | |
| 0° | 0 | 11 m/s from north west with gusts at 19 m/s | Strong breeze from north west with gusts at 19 m/s | |
| 0° | 0 | 11 m/s from north west with gusts at 18 m/s | Strong breeze from north west with gusts at 18 m/s | |
| 0° | 0 | 11 m/s from north west with gusts at 17 m/s | Strong breeze from north west with gusts at 17 m/s | |
| 0° | 0 | 10 m/s from north west with gusts at 17 m/s | Fresh breeze from north west with gusts at 17 m/s | |
| 0° | 0 | 10 m/s from north west with gusts at 16 m/s | Fresh breeze from north west with gusts at 16 m/s | |
| 0° | 0 | 9 m/s from north west with gusts at 15 m/s | Fresh breeze from north west with gusts at 15 m/s |