The Icelandic Met Office issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds and snow drift for most parts of the country yesterday. The strongest gusts of wind measured 63 metres per second (141 mph) by Sandfell in Öræfi, South Iceland.
The strongest ten-minute average wind speed measured 46 metres per second (103 mph) by cape Stórhöfði on Heimaey island, South Iceland. According to the National Broadcasting Service, RÚV, this is the fastest gusts of wind measured on Stórhöfði since automatic records began over a decade ago.
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A strong gale warning is still in effect for the southeast and southernmost parts of the country. Additionally, snowdrift on roads can cause limited visibility and hamper traffic in the south today. Route 1 is currently closed to traffic from Eyjafjöll to Vík in Mýrdalur and from Skaftafell National Park to Kvísker.
Wind is expected to decrease by tomorrow morning.
The Icelandic Met Office issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds and snow drift for most parts of the country yesterday. The strongest gusts of wind measured 63 metres per second (141 mph) by Sandfell in Öræfi, South Iceland.
The strongest ten-minute average wind speed measured 46 metres per second (103 mph) by cape Stórhöfði on Heimaey island, South Iceland. According to the National Broadcasting Service, RÚV, this is the fastest gusts of wind measured on Stórhöfði since automatic records began over a decade ago.
Read more: A few tips about driving in Iceland
A strong gale warning is still in effect for the southeast and southernmost parts of the country. Additionally, snowdrift on roads can cause limited visibility and hamper traffic in the south today. Route 1 is currently closed to traffic from Eyjafjöll to Vík in Mýrdalur and from Skaftafell National Park to Kvísker.
Wind is expected to decrease by tomorrow morning.
