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
| Time | Weather | Temp. | Precip. mm | Wind(gust) m/s | Wind desc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3° | 0.3 to 3.1 | 16 m/s from south with gusts at 24 m/s | Moderate gale from south with gusts at 24 m/s | |
| – | | 3° | 1.7 to 12 | 15 m/s from south with gusts at 25 m/s | Moderate gale from south with gusts at 25 m/s |
| – |  | 3° | 0 to 4.5 | 7 m/s from south west | Moderate breeze from south west |
| – |  | 2° | 0 to 3.7 | 7 m/s from south west | Moderate breeze from south west |
| – |  | 2° | 0 to 4.5 | 6 m/s from south west | Moderate breeze from south west |