First published Oct 13, 2026, 6:24:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 13, 2026, 6:24:15 PM UTC

Orange Wind Warning issued for Iceland - South Iceland

An official Meteoalarm warning reports severe wind for South Iceland, with onset at 05:00 UTC and expiry at 10:00 UTC on 14 October 2026.

Why it matters

The warning identifies severe wind conditions in South Iceland during the stated five-hour period.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

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

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).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).