Strong winds and heavy rain forecast across Iceland

Strong southerly and southwesterly winds, with considerable rain, are expected later today, mbl.is reports, citing a forecast from the Icelandic Met Office.

A deep low-pressure system southwest of Iceland is moving northeast and is expected to be just west of the country this afternoon. Rain is forecast to reach little, if at all, into the northeast. Temperatures will range from 6 to 12C.

Tomorrow morning, strong southwesterly winds and showers are forecast in the south and west. Winds will gradually ease, though rain is expected to return in the south. Temperatures will be 4 to 10C.

On Tuesday, moderate southeasterly winds are expected in the east, with lighter winds elsewhere. Rain or sleet is forecast in eastern Iceland, and isolated showers or sleet showers in the southwest and west. Temperatures will fall.

Road users are advised to check weather forecasts and road conditions on the Icelandic Met Office website, vedur.is.