Norwegia Wind Storm

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Storm slammed into Northern Norway

Norwegian Wind Storm Makes it Impossible to Cross Streets

While much of southern Norway was basking in sunshine and relatively warm temperatures on Tuesday, the northern part of the country was being slammed by a severe storm with winds so strong they even toppled a large truck in Nordland. The storm was also battering the coast farther south in Helgeland. Boats capsized in a marina at Mosjøen and several ferry routes were cancelled, including those between Svolvær and Skrova. Connections were also cut between Bodø and the island of Røst, and the Bodø-Moskenes ferry had to halt service from 4:30pm. State meteorologists warned the weather would likely get worse before it got better. Lofoten, Vesterålen, Troms and Finnmark were all getting battered, with warnings sent out for full storm Tuesday evening.“There can be gusts of up to 40 meters per second,” meteorologist Justyna Wodziczo told weather site yr.no. “It can be uncomfortable to be outdoors when raindrops hit your face in storm strength, so it’s the type of weather when it’s best to stay home with a good book.”

In Nordland and Lofoten it was already uncomfortable to be outdoors Tuesday afternoon, when the winds forced bridge closures and frightened motorists stuck inside their cars at either end.
“We’re just barely staying on the road,” motorist. Sea levels were also unusually high, which state meteorologist Mette Skjerdal blamed on the so-called “super moon” of the past few days, that also was covered at one point by a lunar eclipse. The tides were 20 to 30 centimeters higher than tables had predicted. “There are three reasons for that: the moon, the strong low-pressure system and the strong westerly winds that are sweeping the seas into the coast,” Skjerdal told.One of the many effects of Storm Ivar — which left thousands in Scandinavia without power last week — were winds so strong they left people struggling to walk. And we mean seriously struggling.Luckily, police were around to assist those who needed help. But for those who chose to battle it out solo, many ended up essentially walking in place, and a few others ended up looking like they belonged in the Ministry of Silly Walks.

Personal Reflection
It was so funny to read the article and saw the pictures. Actually the event was naturally happened and we cannot resist it. And what the authorities have told civilians were absolutely right because we cannot resist the weather but we can resist what the weather cause. I hope this kind of weather could happen here, I love strong wind and surely want to feel the feelings (lol).