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

Meteoalarm issued an orange warning for severe wave heights in the named Finnish sea areas, with possible onset at 21:00 UTC on 8 October 2026. It expires at 21:00 UTC on 9 October 2026.

Why it matters

The alert identifies a severe, possible wave-height event across several named Finnish sea areas.

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
6/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
4/10

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