Gale
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Issued by MET Norway
⏳ In force until Sat 17 Oct, 10:00 📍 Andenes - Torsvaag (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
Today, Friday, still southwest near gale force 7, occasionally gale force 8, this afternoon veering west. Saturday morning decreasing.
📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
Official alert linked
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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 areaAndenes - Torsvaag
Issuing authorityMET Norway
Contacthttps://www.met.no/en/contact-us
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-16T07:11:45+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-13T12:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-17T07:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
Do not go out in a small boat: High risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea. If the engine stops you can float towards land.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.1.578.0.20261016065658.035
Message typeUpdate
Sendermeteorologi@met.no
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.1.578.0.20261015073901.022 2.49.0.1.578.0.20261014065340.033
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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. 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:
- Today, Friday, still southwest near gale force 7, occasionally gale force 8, this afternoon veering west.
- Saturday morning decreasing.
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