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Weather forecast forÅkenes, Sortland (Nordland)

  1. Applies to Lofoten and Vesteraalen

    From Thursday evening to Friday morning expected southeast gale force 8, with locally strong gusts 30-35 m/s.

    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 loose objects. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no).

    ConsequencesLoose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Some journeys may have longer travel times. Blowing snow causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads.

    1. Thursday January 21, 2021 19:00 - Wind increases
    2. Friday January 22, 2021 07:00 - Wind wanes
    Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Lofoten and Vesteraalen, 21 January 18:00 UTC to 22 January 06:00 UTC.
Today, Wednesday 20/01/2021
Time Forecast Temp. Precipitation Wind
16:00–18:00
Cloudy.
 -6° 0 mm Moderate breeze, 7 m/s from east-southeastModerate breeze, 7 m/s from east-southeast
18:00–00:00
Cloudy.
 -6° 0 mm Fresh breeze, 9 m/s from east-southeastFresh breeze, 9 m/s from east-southeast
Tomorrow, Thursday 21/01/2021
Time Forecast Temp. Precipitation Wind
00:00–06:00
Cloudy.
 -7° 0 mm Fresh breeze, 10 m/s from east-southeastFresh breeze, 10 m/s from east-southeast
06:00–12:00
Partly cloudy.
 -7° 0 mm Strong breeze, 11 m/s from east-southeastStrong breeze, 11 m/s from east-southeast
12:00–18:00
Cloudy.
 -7° 0 mm Strong breeze, 12 m/s from east-southeastStrong breeze, 12 m/s from east-southeast
18:00–00:00
Cloudy.
 -7° 0 mm Near gale, 15 m/s from east-southeastNear gale, 15 m/s from east-southeast
Friday, 22/01/2021
Time Forecast Temp. Precipitation Wind
00:00–06:00
Cloudy.
 -8° 0 mm Fresh breeze, 9 m/s from east-southeastFresh breeze, 9 m/s from east-southeast
06:00–12:00
Cloudy.
 -8° 0 mm Moderate breeze, 6 m/s from eastModerate breeze, 6 m/s from east
12:00–18:00
Partly cloudy.
 -8° 0 mm Fresh breeze, 9 m/s from eastFresh breeze, 9 m/s from east
19:00–01:00
Partly cloudy.
 -9° 0 mm Fresh breeze, 10 m/s from eastFresh breeze, 10 m/s from east

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Avalanche forecast

Avalanche forecast for Lofoten og Vesterålen area

Next update: ca 21.1. 16:00

Today, 20.1.

Avalanche danger level Low

Tomorrow, 21.1.

Avalanche danger level Low

Detailed avalanche forecast

The meteorologist’s text forecast

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Sun and moon, 20/01/2021
Sun Moon
; Sunrise 10:19 ; The moon does not set.
Sunset 13:59

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Latitude/longitude: 68°37′55″N 15°35′05″E
Decimal coordinates: 68.6322 15.5849

Altitude: 12 m.

See it on: Norgeskart.no or Google Maps

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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: Åkenes (accepted by the Mapping Authority in 1975).

Category: Hut
Municipality: Sortland, Nordland.
SSR-ID: 916157 (2471738)