Near gale 14-17 m/s
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Issued by SMHI, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
⏳ In force until Sat 17 Oct, 23:00 📍 Central Baltic (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
Northeast 14-17 m/s. Saturday evening decreasing.; 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?: Central Baltic
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventNear gale 14-17 m/s
Response typeNone
CategoryMet
Affected areaCentral Baltic
Issuing authoritySMHI, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
Contacthttps://www.smhi.se/en/contact-smhi
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-17T14:21:30+00:00
Effective2026-10-17T12:00:00+00:00
Onset2026-10-17T12:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-17T20:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
No official instructions supplied with this report.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.752.0.SE.261017142130.10674.109646
Message typeUpdate
Senderkundtjanst@smhi.se
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.0.752.0.SE.261017080134.10674.109621
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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
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- Northeast 14-17 m/s.
- Saturday evening decreasing.; 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?: Central Baltic
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