Travelers Warned of Strong Winds
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- A yellow weather warning will take effect in southeast Iceland this evening.
- Wind gusts could reach 35 meters per second, especially in Öræfi, with the strongest winds expected from midnight until late morning.
Travelers should prepare for strong winds in southeast Iceland late tonight and overnight.
A meteorologist with the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration said gusts could reach up to 35 meters per second, particularly in Öræfi.
The winds are expected to peak from midnight until late morning tomorrow. Drivers are urged to exercise caution, while Iceland’s weather service will issue a yellow warning for the region this evening.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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