Gale
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Issued by MET Norway
⏳ In force until Mon 9 Nov, 16:00 📍 Melbu - Hekkingen (approximate) 🕑 10 h ago
Sunday west and southwest near gale force 7, Sunday evening southwestern gale force 8, Monday morning temporary strong gale force 9. Wind veering northwest and weakening during Monday afternoon.
📡 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 areaMelbu - Hekkingen
Issuing authorityMET Norway
Contacthttps://www.met.no/en/contact-us
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-08T18:11:47+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-11-08T02:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-11-09T13:00:00+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 identifier2.49.0.1.578.0.20261108181130.062
Message typeUpdate
Sendermeteorologi@met.no
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.1.578.0.20261108172410.075 2.49.0.1.578.0.20261108080121.016 2.49.0.1.578.0.20261107164521.043
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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:
- Sunday west and southwest near gale force 7, Sunday evening southwestern gale force 8, Monday morning temporary strong gale force 9.
- Wind veering northwest and weakening during Monday afternoon.
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