The National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police in association with the District Commissioners in Iceland declares an uncertainty phase due to weather forecast from the Meteorological Office of a violent storm with hurricane force winds in all areas in Iceland Travel advisory for all areas is in effect. Uncertainty phase/level is characterized by an event which has already started and could lead to a threat to people, communities or the environment.
At this stage the collaboration and coordination between the Civil Protection Authorities and stakeholders is elevated. More information on the weather forecast at the Meteorological Office website https://en.vedur.is/ and for road conditions http://www.road.is/ Follow the Civil Protection updates on Facebook /https://www.facebook.com/Almannavarnir/
Whole country
Forecast for next 24 hours
Southeast 13-20 m/s, strongest along the south coast. Sleet or snow but lighter and dry in the northeast until late afternoon. Blizzard conditions in the East fjords and Eastern part from early evening.
Rapidly increasing winds tonight, first in the northwest.
North 20-28 m/s in the west after noon tomorrow, first in the northwest, but locally 28-33 m/s along mountain ranges. Lighter winds and mostly dry in the easternpart. Frost 0 to 6 degrees C.
