First published Oct 24, 2026, 5:28:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 5:28:15 PM UTC

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Orange Coastalevent Warning issued for Finland - Pohjois-Itämeren itäosa, Pohjois-Itämeren länsiosa, Ahvenanmeri, Selkämeren eteläosa, Selkämeren pohjoisosa

An official severe wave-height warning covers five Finnish marine areas from 09:00 to 22:00 UTC on 25 October 2026. The warning is marked possible and future.

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Affected location: Pohjois-Itämeren itäosa, Pohjois-Itämeren länsiosa, Ahvenanmeri, Selkämeren eteläosa, Selkämeren pohjoisosa

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It identifies a severe wave-height warning for these marine areas; no impacts or required actions are stated.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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Meteoalarm Finland Orange Coastalevent Warning issued for Finland - Pohjois-Itämeren itäosa, Pohjois-Itämeren länsiosa, Ahvenanmeri, Selkämeren eteläosa, Selkämeren pohjoisosa

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