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Authorities Urge People To Stay Home Due To The Weather
The Icelandic Met Office predictions seem to be coming true, with severe weather sweeping across much of the country. Orange alerts have been issued for blizzard conditions in the capital region, South Iceland, Southeast Iceland, Faxaflói Bay and the Westfjords, while yellow…
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Red Weather Warning Extended — Hallgrímskirkja Struck By Lightning
As reported on Wednesday, Feburary 6, the Icelandic Met Office upgraded its weather warning across the country to the highest level. The office warned of a violent south and southwest storm with gale winds reaching 28-38 metres per second. On Wednesday evening,…
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UPDATE: Severe Weather Warning Upgraded To Red Across Most Of Iceland
Update at 15:00: The Icelandic Met Office has upgraded the weather warning across the country to red (the highest level). The office warns of a violent south and southwest storm with gale force winds of 28 to 33 metres per second (100…
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Numerous Flights Cancelled Due To Bad Weather
Severe flight disruptions are being caused by a northern and northwestern storm sweeping across Iceland. Numerous flights have been cancelled, though some remain on schedule, reports RÚV. Sixteen departures from Keflavík Airport had already been cancelled early this morning. Guðjón Helgason, spokesperson…
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Orange Warning In Place For Southeast Iceland
An orange weather warning went into effect at 14:00 Monday, applying to the capital area, southeast Iceland, Faxaflói Bay and the West Fjords, reports RÚV. The warning has been declared until Tuesday morning. Isavia warns about possible disruptions and delays at the…
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Major Damage Was Done Due To Stormy Weather
The fire station in Reyðarfjörður was heavily damaged during the weekend’s stormy weather, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]Titans of Icelandic photography combine in this discount box in the Grapevine Store: signed copies of both Faces of the North by RAX and Planet Iceland by…
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The Angró House To Be Moved To A New Location
The historic house Angró in Seyðisfjörður will be built in a new location after it collapsed during the storm last weekend, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]Titans of Icelandic photography combine in this discount box in the Grapevine Store: signed copies of both Faces of…
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East Iceland Battered By Storms, Extensive Damage
High winds pummeled northeast Iceland over the weekend, especially on Sunday, with extensive damage done to buildings and cars. No serious injuries have been reported. [su_pullquote]Join our weekly newsletter to get our next quiz sent by email and you could win our…
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Storm Across The Country Until Friday Evening
The Icelandic Met Office has issued a yellow alert for the entire country, with winds and snow expected until Friday evening. [su_pullquote]We have over 60 kinds of Icelandic candy in our store! How is it different? Well, see for yourself! Icelanders love…
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Monday: A New Storm Hits Iceland
Iceland begins its week with an orange warning in force in many parts of the country. A strong storm is expected in the western part of the country (Faxaflói, Breiðafjörður, Westfjords, Strandir) and the central highlands. In the capital area, a yellow…
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Storm Warning For Southeast Iceland Through Saturday Morning
The Icelandic Met Office has issued a yellow alert for the entirety of southeast Iceland, in effect now and through tomorrow morning. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the press, and a presale copy of First Lady Eliza Reid’s…
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Some Flights Delayed Due To Storm
The storm that rolled through the southwest quadrant of Iceland this morning has delayed some flights to and from Keflavík International Airport this morning. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we have Icelandic Easter Eggs back in stock![/su_pullquote] Those expecting to board…
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Oh Boy It’s Yet Another Storm Coming
Tomorrow is not going to be a good day for weather in the southwest quadrant of Iceland, as a yellow alert is in effect for the early morning hours tomorrow. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we have Icelandic Easter Eggs back…
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Another Storm Through Today And Tomorrow
Just when the nation has been able to catch its breath from last week’s severe storms, another one has already touched down. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up until spring – click here for details.[/su_pullquote]…
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Yet Another Storm Sweeps Over Much Of Iceland
Today is probably not a great day to be traveling anywhere in Iceland, at least not until this evening. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up until spring – click here for details.[/su_pullquote] The Icelandic Met…
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Hveragerði Residents Banding Together To Rebuild Sports Hall Destroyed By Storm
Hamarshöllin, a beloved sports hall in the South Iceland town of Hveragerði, was horribly damaged in last Monday’s storm, having its roof torn off and sustaining other infrastructural damage. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up…
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Storm Approaching North Iceland, South Iceland Route Closed
South Iceland might finally be out of the woods for the time being following yesterday’s massive storm, albeit not without significant property damage left in its wake, but there are still some difficulties left to contend with. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box…
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Storm Over Iceland: Closed Roads, Cancelled Flights, Homes Evacuated
While the red alert issued for southwest Iceland due to a violent storm system has been downgraded to an orange alert, the storm has wreaked havoc across the country, and travel is absolutely out of the question for much of the day…
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Entire Country About To Get Hit By Massive Storm
Readers are advised to avoid traveling anywhere in Iceland from this afternoon until at least tomorrow evening, as a violent weather system is set to descend upon the entirety of Iceland. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late,…
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Stormy Weather Across The Country Until Tomorrow Evening
Schools and afterschool programmes for most of the country were cancelled last night in expectation of severe storms this morning. While the Reykjavík area and most of southwest Iceland was spared the brunt of this in the end, there are still ongoing…
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Many Rescue Squad Dispatches In Yesterday’s Storm
Yesterday’s level orange storm which swept across southern and eastern Iceland yesterday resulted in a flood of calls to the rescue squad for assistance, Search and Rescue reports. [su_pullquote]Win a signed copy of the new book by nature photographer RAX! Just sign…
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Stormy Weather: Orange Alert For The Whole Of Southern And Eastern Iceland
A weather forecast issued by the Icelandic Met Office uncategorically says that today is not the day to be traveling in southern or eastern Iceland. [su_pullquote]Win a signed copy of the new book by nature photographer RAX! Just sign up for our…
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Severe Weather Warning Issued For East Iceland, COVID Testing Cancelled In Region
A severe weather warning is now in effect for the entirety of East Iceland today. [su_pullquote]Get 15% off Grapevine Christmas products until January 9th! Click here.[/su_pullquote] From mid-morning until about 18:00 this evening, high winds and blowing snow can be expected for…