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Weather forecast forHestholmen, Alstahaug (Nordland)

  1. Applies to Roervik - Loedingen

    Today, Wednesday, still southeast near gale force 7, in exposed places. Early Thursday morning increasing southeast gale force 8.

    Severity
    Yellow severity - moderate danger
    Orange severity - considerable danger
    Red severity - extreme danger
    The colour tells you how severe the situation can become (hjelp.yr.no)

    InstructionsIt is not recommended to be at sea in a small boat.

    ConsequencesModerate waves. Risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea. Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift. Considerable airborne spray.

    1. Wednesday January 20, 2021 09:00 - Increasing danger

  2. Applies to Namdalen and Sør-Helgeland

    From Thursday morning expected east strong gale force 9 in exposed places with locally very strong gusts 30-40 m/s. Decreasing wind late Friday morning, first in south.

    Severity
    Yellow severity - moderate danger
    Orange severity - considerable danger
    Red severity - extreme danger
    The colour tells you how severe the situation can become (hjelp.yr.no)

    InstructionsSecure all loose objects. Avoid exposed places. Allow a lot of extra time for transportation and driving. Consider whether the journey is necessary. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors.

    ConsequencesLarger loose items may be taken by the wind. Risk of damage to buildings and infrastructure. Cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport expected. Bridges may be closed. Many journeys may have longer travel times. The power supply will be impacted, due to tree(s) falling over. 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.

    1. Thursday January 21, 2021 06:00 - Wind increases
    2. Friday January 22, 2021 12:00 - Wind wanes
    Map of extreme weather Frank: Very strong wind gusts, orange level, Namdalen and Sør-Helgeland, 21 January 05:00 UTC to 22 January 11:00 UTC.

  3. Applies to Helgeland, Salten, Ofoten, Lofoten og Vesterålen

    Locally moderate vessel icing is expected in coastal and fjord districts from Thursday morning in North Helgeland, Salten, Lofoten, Ofoten and Vesterålen.

    Severity
    Yellow severity - moderate danger
    Orange severity - considerable danger
    Red severity - extreme danger
    The colour tells you how severe the situation can become (hjelp.yr.no)

    InstructionsRemove ice from the boat.

    ConsequencesRapid ice accumulation on a small boat may cause it to lose its stability, tip over and sink. For ships the issue is more directed towards slippery decks, handrailing, ladders, iced down safety boats and safety equipment. Ice accumulation may also damage radio communication if the antennas are freezing. Moderate ice accumulation on the bow/bridge of the ship.

    1. Thursday January 21, 2021 06:00 - Increasing danger
    Map of extreme weather Frank: Moderate icing on ships, yellow level, Helgeland, Salten, Ofoten, Lofoten og Vesterålen, 21 January 05:00 UTC to 22 January 23:00 UTC.
Today, Wednesday 20/01/2021
Time Forecast Temp. Precipitation Wind
16:00–18:00
Cloudy.
 -2° 0 mm Fresh breeze, 8 m/s from east-southeastFresh breeze, 8 m/s from east-southeast
18:00–00:00
Cloudy.
 -2° 0 mm Fresh breeze, 9 m/s from eastFresh breeze, 9 m/s from east
Tomorrow, Thursday 21/01/2021
Time Forecast Temp. Precipitation Wind
00:00–06:00
Cloudy.
 -3° 0 mm Strong breeze, 13 m/s from eastStrong breeze, 13 m/s from east
06:00–12:00
Cloudy.
 -3° 0 mm Near gale, 17 m/s from eastNear gale, 17 m/s from east
12:00–18:00
Cloudy.
 -3° 0 – 0.6 mm Strong breeze, 12 m/s from east-southeastStrong breeze, 12 m/s from east-southeast
18:00–00:00
Cloudy.
 -3° 0 – 0.7 mm Near gale, 17 m/s from east-southeastNear gale, 17 m/s from east-southeast
Friday, 22/01/2021
Time Forecast Temp. Precipitation Wind
00:00–06:00
Light snow.
 -4° 0 – 1.3 mm Near gale, 17 m/s from east-southeastNear gale, 17 m/s from east-southeast
06:00–12:00
Partly cloudy.
 -4° 0 mm Near gale, 15 m/s from eastNear gale, 15 m/s from east
12:00–18:00
Cloudy.
 -3° 0 mm Near gale, 14 m/s from eastNear gale, 14 m/s from east
19:00–01:00
Cloudy.
 -2° 0 mm Near gale, 16 m/s from eastNear gale, 16 m/s from east

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Sun and moon, 20/01/2021
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Latitude/longitude: 65°51′29″N 12°13′53″E
Decimal coordinates: 65.8583 12.2316

Altitude: 2 m.

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Norwegian Mapping and Cadastre Authority

Norwegian place names are regulated by the Norwegian Mapping and Cadastre Authority. Last updated in February 2015.

Approved names: Hestholmen (accepted by the Mapping Authority in 1984).

Category: Islet in sea
Municipality: Alstahaug, Nordland.
SSR-ID: 253927 (252245)