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Weather warnings Iceland

Every official warning for Iceland, sorted by level. Times are local.

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Breidafjordur - Westnorthwest Iceland Show on the map

From 09:00: Yellow (Wind) until 11:00, Orange (Wind) until 17:00
Today Wed, 14.10.
💨 Wind
❄️ Snow / ice
Tomorrow Thu, 15.10.
❄️ Snow / ice

Orange Wind today 11:00 – 17:00

Official text
Northeast and north storm Northeast and later north 20-28 m/s with very strong windgusts. Considerable rain in lowland ares, but sleet or snow on higher ground. Travelling is not advised. Loose objects outside can be blown away. Source: vedur.is

Yellow Wind today 09:00 – 11:00

Official text
Northeast strong gale Northeast 15-23 m/s and strong windgusts. Considerable rain in lowland ares, but sleet or snow on higher ground. Travelling can be hazardous. Source: vedur.is

Yellow Snow / ice today 17:00 – tomorrow 01:00

Official text
Northerly snowstorm North 15-23 m/s and sleet or snow on mountain roads, and also in lowland areas in the evening. Limited visibility and snow cover on roads. Travelling can be hazardous. Source: vedur.is
Northwest Iceland Show on the map

From 09:00: Yellow (Wind) until 21:00, Orange (Snow / ice) until Thu 05:00
Today Wed, 14.10.
❄️ Snow / ice
💨 Wind
Tomorrow Thu, 15.10.
❄️ Snow / ice

Orange Snow / ice today 21:00 – tomorrow 05:00

Official text
Northerly blizzard North 18-25 m/s, strongest in the north part. Considerable or heavy snow or sleet with poor visibility and snow on roads. Travelling is not advised. Strong wind gusts and loose objects outside can be blown away. Source: vedur.is

Yellow Wind today 09:00 – 21:00

Official text
Northeast strong gales Northeast 15-25 m/s, strongest wind locally near mountains and strong windgusts. Considerable or heavy rain in lowland ares, but sleet or snow on higher ground. Travelling can be hazardous. Loose objects outside can be blown away. Source: vedur.is
South Iceland Show on the map

From 05:00: Orange (Wind) until 10:00
Today Wed, 14.10.
💨 Wind

Orange Wind today 05:00 – 10:00

Official text
East and northeast strong gales East and northeast 18-28 m/s with windgusts locally over 40 m/s, strongest wind in the southernmost part. Considerable rain in lowland ares. Travelling is not advised. Loose objects outside can be blown away. Source: vedur.is
Westfjords Show on the map

From 10:00: Yellow (Snow / ice) until 17:00, Orange (Snow / ice) until Thu 02:00
Today Wed, 14.10.
❄️ Snow / ice
Tomorrow Thu, 15.10.
❄️ Snow / ice

Orange Snow / ice today 17:00 – tomorrow 02:00

Official text
Northerly blizzard North 18-25 m/s. Considerable or heavy snow or sleet with poor visibility and snow on roads. Travelling is not advised. Strong wind gusts and loose objects outside can be blown away. Source: vedur.is

Yellow Snow / ice today 10:00 – 17:00

Official text
Northeast snowstorm Northeast and later north 15-25 m/s and strong windgusts. Considerable or heavy rain/sleet/snow, the snow level is expected to lower during the period. Travelling can be hazardous. Loose objects outside can be blown away. Source: vedur.is
Central highlands Show on the map

From 07:00: Yellow (Snow / ice) until 14:00
Today Wed, 14.10.
❄️ Snow / ice
Tomorrow Thu, 15.10.
❄️ Snow / ice

Yellow Snow / ice today 07:00 – 14:00

Official text
East and northeast strong gales with snow East and northeast 18-25 m/s and strong windgusts. Considerable or heavy snow, sleet or rain. Travelling is not advised. Source: vedur.is

Yellow Snow / ice today 20:00 – tomorrow 06:00

Official text
Northwest blizzard Northwest 15-25 m/s and snow. Travelling is not advised. Source: vedur.is
East Iceland Show on the map

From 03:00: Yellow (Snow / ice) until Thu 12:00
Tomorrow Thu, 15.10.
❄️ Snow / ice

Yellow Snow / ice tomorrow 03:00 – 12:00

Official text
Northwest snowstorm Northwest 13-20 m/s and sleet or snow with limited visibility. mainly on mountain roads, windiest in the north part. Strong wind gusts expected and loose objects can be blown away. Hazardous travel conditions. Source: vedur.is
Eastfjords Show on the map

From 06:00: Yellow (Rain) until 20:00
Today Wed, 14.10.
🌧️ Rain

Yellow Rain today 06:00 – 20:00

Official text
Heavy rain Expecting considerable to heavy rain, sleet on higher grounds, intense downpour for a period. Will increase water levels in rivers and can cause rock and mudslides. People are advised to avoid river banks and steep mountains. Source: vedur.is
Faxafloi - Southwest Iceland Show on the map

From 08:00: Yellow (Wind) until 23:00
Today Wed, 14.10.
💨 Wind

Yellow Wind today 08:00 – 23:00

Official text
Northeast and north strong gales Northeast and later north 15-25 m/s and strong windgusts, strongest wind in the north part. Considerable rain in lowland ares, but sleet or snow on higher ground, especially in the north part. Travelling can be hazardous. Loose objects outside can be blown away. Source: vedur.is
Northeast Iceland Show on the map

From 00:00: Yellow (Snow / ice) until Thu 10:00
Tomorrow Thu, 15.10.
❄️ Snow / ice

Yellow Snow / ice tomorrow 00:00 – 10:00

Official text
Northwest snowstorm Northwest 13-20 m/s and sleet or snow with limited visibility. mainly on mountain roads, windiest in the northernmost part. Strong wind gusts expected and loose objects can be blown away. Hazardous travel conditions. Source: vedur.is
Reykjavik - Capital Region Show on the map

From 06:00: Yellow (Wind) until 11:00
Today Wed, 14.10.
💨 Wind

Yellow Wind today 06:00 – 11:00

Official text
East strong gales East 13-20 m/s with strong wind gusts, mainly in the high lying areas. People are advised to secure objects outside. Source: vedur.is
Southeast Iceland Show on the map

From 05:00: Yellow (Wind) until 06:00, Yellow (Wind, Rain) until 11:00
Today Wed, 14.10.
💨 Wind
🌧️ Rain

Yellow Wind today 05:00 – 11:00

Official text
East and northeast strong gales East and northeast 15-25 m/s and strong windgusts, strongest wind near Öræfajökull. Considerable or heavy rain in lowland ares. Travelling can be hazardous. Loose objects outside can be blown away. Source: vedur.is

Yellow Rain today 06:00 – 19:00

Official text
Heavy rain Expecting considerable to heay rain, intense downpour for a period. Will increase water levels in rivers and can cause rock and mudslides. People are advised to avoid river banks and steep mountains. Source: vedur.is

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What the levels mean

Yellow: weather that calls for attention — usually no problem in everyday life. Orange: dangerous weather, expect damage and disruption. Red: very dangerous, exceptional weather — follow the instructions of the authorities.

Where the warnings come from

From the national weather services via Meteoalarm, for Spain directly from AEMET. We take level, period and text unchanged and name the source.