Gale
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Issued by MET Norway
⏳ In force until Tue 20 Oct, 10:00 📍 Stoett - Andenes (approximate) 🕑 5 h ago
Southwest severe gale force 9, occasionally storm 10, mainly north of Melbu. From Monday evening decreasing to gale force 8, early Tuesday morning decreasing even more to near gale force 7.
📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventGale
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaStoett - Andenes
Issuing authorityMET Norway
Contacthttps://www.met.no/en/contact-us
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-19T07:44:51+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-18T11:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-20T07:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
Do not go out in a small boat: High risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea. Do not go out in a small boat: High risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea. If the engine stops you can float towards land.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.1.578.0.20261019070448.071
Message typeUpdate
Sendermeteorologi@met.no
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.1.578.0.20261018112743.013 2.49.0.1.578.0.20261018074727.067 2.49.0.1.578.0.20261017160701.049
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Do not go out in a small boat: High risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea. Do not go out in a small boat: High risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea. If the engine stops you can float towards land.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Southwest severe gale force 9, occasionally storm 10, mainly north of Melbu.
- From Monday evening decreasing to gale force 8, early Tuesday morning decreasing even more to near gale force 7.
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