First published 10/9/2026, 8:32:16 AM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 8:32:16 AM UTC

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

Meteoalarm issued an orange coastal event warning for five named sea areas in Finland. The warning describes a severe, possible wave-height event, with onset and publication at 08:20 UTC on 9 October 2026.

Why it matters

The warning covers several Finnish sea areas and is marked severe, though the source does not describe impacts or required actions.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How 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: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

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

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