Tag: Winds
Blizzard hits Sweden and disrupts traffic
STOCKHOLM, March 8 (Xinhua) — Public transport in and around the Swedish capital was severely disrupted on Wednesday as heavy snowstorms swept across the country. Sweden’s Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issued an orange warning as up to 30 cm of snow and strong winds are expected to pose a danger to the public and […]
Finnair’s pilot flies off course to show passengers the northern lights
The strong solar winds this week have offered opportunities to see a colorful spectacle in places in the south all the way to Helsinki.
Storm Otto will affect traffic in Copenhagen today
Line E and H axisFor example, Lines E and H will not be in operation after 18.00, while Line A between Hillerød and Køge and Line C between Frederikssund and Klampenborg will run every 20 minutes when possible. Line B will run every 10 minutes and Line F will operate as normal. Jens Lindskjold, who […]
Strong storm hits Denmark
Worst since 2016?DMI wrote that the storm has the potential to become so among the most powerful that have hit Denmark since Urd hit Denmark in 2016. It is thus believed that Otto will be more potent than the two storms from 2022, Malik and Nora. Along with strong winds, the storm is also expected […]
Lots of damage due to strong winds
Multiple emergency teams in the capital area have been called to assist with the current weather situation in the country. Most quests focus on removing damage. Rescue team tasks include: removal of the broken façade of the Urriðaholtsskóli school, removal of broken road signs and many others. In the district of Breiðholt some roofs have […]
Almost all flights from Keflavik have been cancelled
According to the Isavia website, almost all flights from Keflavik Airport have been canceled due to the weather. The only scheduled flight is Wizz Air’s flight to Budapest at 5pm, though you can expect that to be canceled as well if the winds don’t stabilize. Guðjón Helgason, Isavia’s information representative, said it was up to […]
Monday papers: National Sámi Day, energy and warm breeze
For a while, Finland is witnessing the first signs of spring thanks to the warm Föhn winds blowing into the country.
Another storm warning across the country
Heavy rains, warmth and strong to very strong southerly winds are blowing in the south and west of the country today. According to meteorologists, warm weather and sleet can cause rapid thaws, which increases the likelihood of avalanches, slush avalanches and landslides. Bad forecast for Tuesday When weather conditions can have a big impact on […]
Snow, dangerous driving is forecast for Monday
More than 20 centimeters of snow can fall in some places in Finland. In addition to difficult driving conditions, the sea and the coast have strong winds and high waves.
Yellow weather alerts are in effect across the country
Yellow weather alerts are currently in effect for almost the entire country, which the Icelandic Meteorological Office forecasts do not herald good weather. Alerts will be in effect today and tomorrow. A weather warning is in effect for Strandir and the north-west and north-east until tonight. South to southwest winds of 15 to 25 are […]
Spotify is to reduce 6% of the workforce, approximately 600 employees
Stockholm – Swedish music streaming giant Spotify said Monday it is cutting six percent of its roughly 10,000 employees, the latest cost-cutting announcement among tech companies. “In retrospect, I was too ambitious when it came to investing ahead of our revenue growth. And for this reason, today we are reducing our employee base by approximately […]
Again a little armageddon at the airport in Keflavik
As reported by mbl.is, strong winds and heavy snowfall caused significant difficulties for travelers. While most international flights were canceled or delayed, eight flights from North America were on their way to Keflavík when the weather took a turn for the worse. Passengers from seven flights spent six hours or more in their planes because […]
Weather forecast for the whole country for the coming day
The weather will change overnight. A yellow weather alert will be in effect across the country. Wind direction north-east 5-13 m/s and partly cloudy. In the north and north-east snowfall in the first part of the day. Negative temperatures from -3 to -15 degrees. In the evening there will be stronger south and south-east winds, […]
399: That’s why Nyamko Sabuni resigns
Bad numbers and internal battles The Liberals have fought headwinds with lousy opinion figures and internal strife. Now Nyamko Sabuni is leaving the party leadership position and it is said to be a criticized film clip that made the cup overflow. Was that so? And what happens to the Liberals now? About Nyamko Sabuni Nyamko […]
The weather changes when the storm arrives in Finland
A winter explosion is expected in Finland this weekend, with strong winds and heavy rains expected from Friday. Ylen meteorologist Elias Paakanen says a large low-pressure range is approaching from the west, bringing rain all over the country. On Friday, rains will satellite as snow in the north and rain in the south. Night winds […]
Finland is warmed by the föhn winds from Norway
Finland’s weather is expected to turn dramatically this week, as mercury temperatures are expected to rise above zero in most parts of the country by Thursday. "There is a strong flow between the south and the west, bringing with it warm air from the Atlantic. On Thursday, there will also be a föhn wind and […]
Sudden weather events are to be expected in all regions
Stormy weather is expected in all regions of the country this evening. The Icelandic Meteorological Institute has issued yellow weather warnings for South Iceland, Faxaflói, South West Iceland, North West Iceland and the Central Highlands. Extremely deep than it will cause strong winds and heavy rainfall. Bad weather will be in all regions, according to […]
An armed intruder was arrested from the area of Windsor Castle while the Queen was celebrating Christmas
Chief of Police of the Thames Valley Rebecca Mears said in a statement that security protocols were launched “within a moment of the man’s arrival in the area.” The suspect, a 19-year-old man from Southampton, did not go to any buildings, he said, reports CBS News. Britannian Queen Elizabeth spent this Christmas at Windsor Castle […]
