Weather forecast forSortland, Vestvågøy (Nordland)

  1. Applies to Nordland

    Large amounts of rain are expected in the warning area. The precipitation is expected as rain in low lying areas. The amount of precipitation is somewhat uncertain. Follow the weather radar. Heavy rain will increase water discharge in rivers. The warning level is increased/decreased.
    Read more at NVE

    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)

    InstructionsKeep away from rivers and streams with high flow.

    ConsequencesSituation that requires vigilance and may cause local damages

  2. Applies to Nordland

    Monday and first part of Tuesday heavy precipitation are expected , locally 70-100 mm.

    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)

    InstructionsConsider the need for preventive measures. Check road reports (175.no). Adjust the speed and use caution while driving.

    ConsequencesRisk of flooding of low-lying areas in densely populated areas. Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads may be closed. Road conditions affected with road spray and hydroplaning in some places.

    1. Monday September 21, 2020 00:00 - Increasing danger
    2. Tuesday September 22, 2020 12:00 - Danger is over
    Map of heavy rain, yellow level, Nordland, 20 September 22:00 UTC to 22 September 10:00 UTC.

  3. Applies to Stoett - Melbu

    Monday afternoon southwest and west strong gale force 9 to storm force 10. Monday evening west gale force 8. Early monday morning west near gale force 7. Late tuesday morning decreasing, 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)

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

    ConsequencesLarge waves. High risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea. Sea heaps up. Moderate amounts of airborne spray. Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift. Considerable airborne spray. High waves whose crests sometimes roll over. Airborne spray may reduce visibility. Very high waves. Considerable tumbling of waves with heavy impact. Reduced visibility.

    1. Monday September 21, 2020 14:00 - Increasing danger
    2. Tuesday September 22, 2020 14:00 - Danger is over
Today, Tuesday 22/09/2020
Time Forecast Temp. Precipitation Wind
07:00–12:00
Partly cloudy.
 6° 0 – 0.9 mm Strong breeze, 13 m/s from westStrong breeze, 13 m/s from west
12:00–18:00
Partly cloudy.
 7° 0 – 1.3 mm Strong breeze, 12 m/s from westStrong breeze, 12 m/s from west
18:00–00:00
Cloudy.
 7° 0 – 1.2 mm Fresh breeze, 10 m/s from west-southwestFresh breeze, 10 m/s from west-southwest
Tomorrow, Wednesday 23/09/2020
Time Forecast Temp. Precipitation Wind
00:00–06:00
Rain.
 5° 0 – 1.9 mm Light breeze, 2 m/s from southLight breeze, 2 m/s from south
06:00–12:00
Heavy rain.
 4° 2.7 – 10.6 mm Moderate breeze, 7 m/s from east-northeastModerate breeze, 7 m/s from east-northeast
12:00–18:00
Rain showers.
 12° 0 – 6.5 mm Strong breeze, 11 m/s from south-southwestStrong breeze, 11 m/s from south-southwest
18:00–00:00
Cloudy.
 9° 0 – 4.0 mm Near gale, 17 m/s from south-southwestNear gale, 17 m/s from south-southwest
Thursday, 24/09/2020
Time Forecast Temp. Precipitation Wind
00:00–06:00
Partly cloudy.
 7° 0 – 1.6 mm Strong breeze, 11 m/s from westStrong breeze, 11 m/s from west
06:00–12:00
Partly cloudy.
 6° 0 – 0.9 mm Moderate breeze, 6 m/s from westModerate breeze, 6 m/s from west
14:00–20:00
Cloudy.
 8° 0 mm Light breeze, 2 m/s from west-southwestLight breeze, 2 m/s from west-southwest
20:00–02:00
Cloudy.
 7° 0 – 0.6 mm Light breeze, 2 m/s from north-northeastLight breeze, 2 m/s from north-northeast

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Avalanche forecast for Lofoten og Vesterålen area

Next update: ca 21.9. 17:00

Today, 22.9.

Avalanche danger level Not evaluated

Tomorrow, 23.9.

Avalanche danger level Not evaluated

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Sun and moon, 22/09/2020
Sun Moon
; Sunrise 06:48 ; Moonrise 16:41
Sunset 19:06 Moonset 18:27

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Places nearby

Sortlandsodden (small peninsula, 204 m away), Hågen (small hill, 217 m away), Sortland (farm, 274 m away), Steinsodden (small peninsula, 374 m away), Sortlandsvika (inlet at sea, 500 m away), Halsan (farm, 507 m away), Kløvningan (small mountain, 604 m away), Tøymhella (hillside, 628 m away), Steinsbukta (inlet at sea, 722 m away), Stein (villa, 797 m away), Bjørnrøy (lantern, 810 m away), Kuøya (island in sea, 846 m away), Bjørnarøya (island in sea, 848 m away), Steinskammen (hill, 868 m away), Bjørnskarryggan (hill, 982 m away), Nonstinden (hill, 996 m away), Mærvollspollen (inlet at sea, 999 m away), Mærvollveien (road, 1016 m away), Finnhellaren (small peninsula, 1023 m away), Horgtinden (small hill, 1059 m away)

Latitude/longitude: 68°14′41″N 13°35′43″E
Decimal coordinates: 68.2450 13.5954

Altitude: 5 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: Sortland (accepted by the municipality in 1973).

Category: Village
Municipality: Vestvågøy, Nordland.
SSR-ID: 747503 (2306874)