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Warning of wind gusts and sandstorms

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Strong northwesterly winds are expected to return to Iceland tonight and tomorrow morning, with gusts up to 30 m/s predicted for northern areas.
  • Yellow weather warnings are in effect for several regions, including Breiðafjörður, the Westfjords, the highlands, and North Iceland.
  • Travelers are also warned of significant sandstorms in the highlands north of Vatnajökull glacier.

Iceland is bracing for a return of strong winds and hazardous conditions, particularly in the northern and western parts of the country. The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration has issued warnings for gusts reaching up to 30 meters per second.

After a temporary lull, northwesterly winds are forecast to pick up again tonight and into tomorrow morning. The affected areas include the northern part of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, extending west and north towards Þingeyjarsýsla. Consequently, yellow weather warnings have been activated for Breiðafjörður, the Westfjords, the central highlands, and the northwestern region.

In addition to the strong winds, travelers are being alerted to the risk of considerable sandstorms. These are expected in the highlands located north of the Vatnajökull glacier, Iceland's largest ice cap. The combination of high winds and loose sand poses a significant hazard for anyone venturing into these areas.

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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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