Gale 18-24 m/s
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Issued by SMHI, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
⏳ In force until Sun 18 Oct, 17:00 📍 Western Baltic (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
Saturday evening northeast 14-17 m/s. Night to Sunday 15-20 m/s. Sunday morning east-northeast 14-17 m/s.; What should I think about?: Pay close attention to the marine forecast and prepare crew and vessel for high winds and seas. Keep in mind that the wind gusts are often significantly higher than the average wind.; Where?: Western Baltic
📡 CAP alert details
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventGale 18-24 m/s
Response typeNone
CategoryMet
Affected areaWestern Baltic
Issuing authoritySMHI, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
Contacthttps://www.smhi.se/en/contact-smhi
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-16T20:05:06+00:00
Effective2026-10-17T19:00:00+00:00
Onset2026-10-17T19:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-18T14:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
No official instructions supplied with this report.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.752.0.SE.261016200506.10679.109612
Message typeAlert
Senderkundtjanst@smhi.se
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- 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:
- Saturday evening northeast 14-17 m/s.
- Night to Sunday 15-20 m/s.
- Sunday morning east-northeast 14-17 m/s.; What should I think about?: Pay close attention to the marine forecast and prepare crew and vessel for high winds and seas.
- Keep in mind that the wind gusts are often significantly higher than the average wind.; Where?: Western Baltic
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