Weather Warning: Wind
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Issued by IMO - Meteorologist on duty
⏳ In force until Sun 18 Oct, 00:00 📍 Faxafloi - Southwest Iceland (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
Southeast and south 15-23 m/s. Windgusts can exceed 30 m/s near mountains, which can be hazardous for vehicles, especially those susceptible to wind. Loose objects outside can be blown away. Rain is expected, considerable precipitation for a period.
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventWeather Warning: Wind
Response typeAllClear
CategoryMet
Affected areaFaxafloi - Southwest Iceland
Issuing authorityIMO - Meteorologist on duty
Contactforecaster@vedur.is
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-16T10:17:09-00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-17T14:00:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-17T21:00:00-00:00
📋 Official instructions
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Alert identifieris-IMO-bc9c26de-ee16-47e6-ad21-696bbeb41a72
Message typeAlert
SenderIMO-Icelandic_Met_Office
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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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
From the report shown in the feed:
- Southeast and south 15-23 m/s.
- Windgusts can exceed 30 m/s near mountains, which can be hazardous for vehicles, especially those susceptible to wind.
- Loose objects outside can be blown away.
- Rain is expected, considerable precipitation for a period.
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