The National Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the south and west coast. Strong prevailing southern winds in southern and western areas, particularly on the northern tip of Snæfellsnes peninsula where winds have reached a speed of 50 metres per second.
Heavy rains have followed and parts of Ólafsvík town, have been flooded.
People are recommended to avoid all non-essential journeys that require travelling the Holtavörðuheiði and Öxnadalsheiði mountain roads.
Winds will begin to decrease shortly after noon today. Further information to be found on the National Met Office’s website.
People are recommended to avoid all non-essential journeys that require travelling the Holtavörðuheiði and Öxnadalsheiði mountain roads.
The National Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the south and west coast. Strong prevailing southern winds in southern and western areas, particularly on the northern tip of Snæfellsnes peninsula where winds have reached a speed of 50 metres per second.
Heavy rains have followed and parts of Ólafsvík town, have been flooded.
People are recommended to avoid all non-essential journeys that require travelling the Holtavörðuheiði and Öxnadalsheiði mountain roads.
Winds will begin to decrease shortly after noon today. Further information to be found on the National Met Office’s website.
