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  1. Applies to Skomvaer - Andenes

    Thursday and Friday southeast near gale force 7 at exposed places, from Thursday evening 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)

    InstructionsDo not go out 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. Thursday January 21, 2021 12:00 - Increasing danger

  2. 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.

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