Weather Warning: Snow Storm
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Issued by IMO - Meteorologist on duty
⏳ In force until Wed 14 Oct, 20:00 📍 Westfjords (approximate) 🕑 15 h ago
Northeast and later north 15-25 m/s and strong windgusts. Considerable or heavy rain/sleet/snow, the snow level is expected to lower during the period. Travelling can be hazardous. Loose objects outside can be blown away.
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventWeather Warning: Snow Storm
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaWestfjords
Issuing authorityIMO - Meteorologist on duty
Contactforecaster@vedur.is
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-12T12:42:47-00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-14T11:00:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-14T17:00:00-00:00
📋 Official instructions
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Alert identifieris-IMO-01164f85-9f82-451a-9fa0-b93fa5860645
Message typeAlert
SenderIMO-Icelandic_Met_Office
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:
- Northeast and later north 15-25 m/s and strong windgusts.
- Considerable or heavy rain/sleet/snow, the snow level is expected to lower during the period.
- Travelling can be hazardous.
- Loose objects outside can be blown away.
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