Iceland issues yellow wind warnings for Eastfjords and southeast

Mbl.is reports that yellow weather warnings are in force in the Eastfjords and southeast Iceland because of strong northerly winds or storm conditions.

The warning in the Eastfjords took effect at 5 a.m., while the warning in the southeast is due to begin at 9 a.m. Winds there are expected to come from the northwest at 15 to 23 metres per second, with local gusts exceeding 35 metres per second. Travel conditions could be hazardous, especially for vehicles vulnerable to strong winds.

A forecaster at the Icelandic Meteorological Office said strong northwesterly wind gusts are expected in the Eastfjords beneath Vatnajökull today. Winds of 13 to 23 metres per second are forecast in eastern Iceland, with much lighter winds elsewhere. There may be snow showers in the northeast, while the south and west will be mostly clear. Temperatures will range from zero to minus seven degrees Celsius.

Winds are expected to ease this evening. Tomorrow, southwesterly winds of 5 to 13 metres per second are forecast, with snow expected, changing to sleet or rain in low-lying areas in the afternoon. Temperatures will be between zero and five degrees. Eastern Iceland will be calmer, dry and cold, with a little snow late in the day.