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Orange Wind Warning issued for Iceland - Breidafjordur - Westnorthwest Iceland

Reported by Meteoalarm Iceland

An official severe wind warning covers Breidafjordur - Westnorthwest Iceland from 16:00 to 20:00 UTC on 17 October 2026.

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  • Affected location: Breidafjordur - Westnorthwest Iceland
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The warning identifies severe wind conditions for the affected region during the stated period.

Generated scores

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

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
7/10

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