Gale
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Issued by MET Norway
⏳ In force until Tue 20 Oct, 12:00 📍 Andenes - Fruholmen (approximate) 🕑 6 h ago
Southwest severe gale force 9, on Monday morning increasing to southwest storm force 10, first in the southwestern parts. From Monday evening decreasing gradually to severe gale force 9 and later on on early Tuesday morning to near gale force 7.
📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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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 - Fruholmen
Issuing authorityMET Norway
Contacthttps://www.met.no/en/contact-us
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-19T07:45:19+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-18T02:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-20T09:00:00+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 identifier2.49.0.1.578.0.20261019072245.089
Message typeUpdate
Sendermeteorologi@met.no
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.1.578.0.20261018113128.008 2.49.0.1.578.0.20261017160459.085
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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:
- Southwest severe gale force 9, on Monday morning increasing to southwest storm force 10, first in the southwestern parts.
- From Monday evening decreasing gradually to severe gale force 9 and later on on early Tuesday morning to near gale force 7.
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