Gale
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Issued by MET Norway
⏳ In force until Wed 14 Oct, 13:00 📍 Torsvaag - Vardoe (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
Late in the morning, Tuesday, increasing southerly gale force 8, from this afternoon strong gale force 9, in the evening occasionally storm force 10. From early Wednesday morning decreasing southerly gale force 8.
📡 CAP alert details
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyObserved
EventGale
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaTorsvaag - Vardoe
Issuing authorityMET Norway
Contacthttps://www.met.no/en/contact-us
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-13T08:12:01+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-13T04:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-14T10:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
Do not go out in a small boat: High risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.1.578.0.20261013081146.027
Message typeUpdate
Sendermeteorologi@met.no
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.1.578.0.20261013080422.099 2.49.0.1.578.0.20261012135552.001
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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.
- 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:
- Late in the morning, Tuesday, increasing southerly gale force 8, from this afternoon strong gale force 9, in the evening occasionally storm force 10.
- From early Wednesday morning decreasing southerly gale force 8.
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