Orange Weather Warnings: Watch the Storm Approaching

Today's weather alerts.

Today's weather alerts. Map/Icelandic Met Office

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Weather warnings have been issued for all parts of Iceland today, mbl.is reports. You can watch the low approaching the country in the map below. This is not a good day for traveling, due to very strong winds and heavy precipitation.

In South Iceland, the Icelandic Met Office warns of an increased risk of slush flows today, due to considerable precipitation. Large amounts of snow remain in ravines, and heavy rain in those areas could, therefore, produce slush flows. Two such have been reported in recent days near cabins in Southwest Iceland — one in Grímsnes March 6, and another one in Bláskógabyggð March 10, following heavy rain.

Extensive transport disturbances are expected today, as well as damage due to flying debris. People are advised to secure their surroundings, fasten loose items, show caution and monitor weather forecasts. Residents are advised to clear drains to prevent flood damage.

Numerous mountain roads are closed.

Numerous mountain roads are closed. Map/road.is

Several mountain roads have already been closed this morning. You can see the latest updates regarding road closures on road.is .

Orange weather alerts took effect this morning in the Faxaflói bay and Breiðafjörður bay areas, West Iceland. There is a southeasterly storm and considerable rain in those areas, with wind gusts in excess of 35 m/sec. An orange alert is in effect as well in the central highlands, where snow and sleet are expected. The storm will be moving to the West Fjords and to Northwest Iceland, where orange alerts take effect at 10 am and at noon, respectively. The orange alerts will remain in effect until evening.

For the rest of the country, yellow weather alerts have been issued, due to a strong southerly gale and considerable rain in most areas. The least amount of rain is expected in the northeast. For the latest weather updates, see vedur.is .

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