A low-pressure system is tracking over the country from south to the north, with strong southerly winds and heavy rainfall. The storm will begin to subside in the south and west by noon but frequent gusts of 15-20 m/s (34-45 mph) will continue in the western regions until late evening. The southwest and west can expect frequent hail showers during the day.
According to the National Broadcasting Service, average wind speed last night measured 50 m/s (112 mph) at Gagnheiði in the Eastfjords and 68 m/s (152 mph) at Vatnsskarð eystra in east Iceland.
The IMO warns of heavy rain in southeast Iceland today with winds of 18-25 m/s (40-56 mph). Maximum temperature 7 degrees Celsius (44.6 Fahrenheit) but becoming colder tomorrow, Wednesday.
A low-pressure system is tracking over the country from south to the north, with strong southerly winds and heavy rainfall. The storm will begin to subside in the south and west by noon but frequent gusts of 15-20 m/s (34-45 mph) will continue in the western regions until late evening. The southwest and west can expect frequent hail showers during the day.
According to the National Broadcasting Service, average wind speed last night measured 50 m/s (112 mph) at Gagnheiði in the Eastfjords and 68 m/s (152 mph) at Vatnsskarð eystra in east Iceland.
The IMO warns of heavy rain in southeast Iceland today with winds of 18-25 m/s (40-56 mph). Maximum temperature 7 degrees Celsius (44.6 Fahrenheit) but becoming colder tomorrow, Wednesday.
