Wind in the alpine region
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Issued by SMHI, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
⏳ In force until Sun 8 Nov, 07:00 📍 Parts of the northern Lapland mountains (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
From Friday evening windy with very strong westerly winds on the bare mountains.; What happens?: Friday evening increasing westerly wind which can become very strong on the bare mountains, 18-24 m/s. The wind culminates on Saturday with locally up to stormy 25 m/s. Precipitation is also expected at times, both as rain and sleet.; What should I think about?: Do not hike in mountainous areas if you…
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventWind in the alpine region
Response typeNone
CategoryMet
Affected areaParts of the northern Lapland mountains
Issuing authoritySMHI, Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
Contacthttps://www.smhi.se/en/contact-smhi
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-05T18:01:21+00:00
Effective2026-11-06T17:00:00+00:00
Onset2026-11-06T17:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-11-08T04:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
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Alert identifier2.49.0.0.752.0.SE.261105180121.10739.110679
Message typeUpdate
Senderkundtjanst@smhi.se
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.0.752.0.SE.261105125006.10739.110658
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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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- From Friday evening windy with very strong westerly winds on the bare mountains.; What happens?: Friday evening increasing westerly wind which can become very strong on the bare mountains, 18-24 m/s.
- The wind culminates on Saturday with locally up to stormy 25 m/s.
- Precipitation is also expected at times, both as rain and sleet.; What should I think about?: Do not hike in mountainous areas if you…
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