Wasaline cancels two sailings of Aurora Botnia due to severe weather conditions in Gulf of Bothnia

Wasaline has announced the cancellation of two sailings of the Aurora Botnia ship scheduled for Thursday due to severe weather conditions. The affected trips include the departure from Vaasa at 8 AM and from Umeå at 11:15 AM local time. The ferry operator expressed its regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers.

A storm warning has been issued for the Gulf of Bothnia, predicting a northeasterly storm beginning at midnight with wind speeds reaching 27 meters per second. Forecasters expect the winds to strengthen on Wednesday, potentially reaching storm levels at sea, accompanied by substantial waves exceeding five meters in height. The situation is being monitored closely as conditions evolve.