Strong winds persist in eastern Iceland after stormy night

Strong winds continued across eastern Iceland on Saturday morning after a stormy night, mbl.is reported, citing Icelandic Meteorological Office forecaster Haraldur Eiríksson.

“It was very windy overnight, and it is still very windy in the eastern part of the country. There has been quite a snowstorm,” Eiríksson said.

Snowfall has eased considerably, but winds remain strong in the east. The storm is expected to weaken gradually during the day.

An orange weather warning is in effect for East Iceland to Glettingur, the Eastfjords and Southeast Iceland. A yellow warning applies to the central highlands.