Forecasters warn of strong gusts in northwest Iceland

Strong southerly and southwesterly gusts are expected in northwestern Iceland, particularly until noon, mbl.is reported. Drivers are urged to take care, especially if their vehicles are vulnerable to wind.

A forecaster at the Icelandic Meteorological Office said the rest of Tuesday’s forecast calls for southerly winds of 10 to 18 metres per second and rain in the south and west. It will be mostly dry in the northeast and east, with temperatures of 5 to 13 degrees Celsius.

Winds will turn southwesterly after noon, reaching 8 to 15 metres per second, with light showers beginning in the far west. Temperatures will gradually fall.

On Wednesday, southerly winds of 5 to 13 metres per second and showers are forecast, while the northeast will have clear skies. Temperatures will range from 2 to 7 degrees.