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17.1.2022 | Estonia

Dangerous Stormy and Windy Weather to Hit Estonia Today

Text Mark Taylor
Photo Andrei Chertkov

Dangerous Stormy and Windy Weather to Hit Estonia Today

 

The Estonian Weather Service has issued a level two warning for dangerous strong winds and snow today. Winds on the islands and western coast are expected to reach up to 30m/s (108 kph) and inland up to 23 m/s (83 kph) throughout the day. 

These winds are already causing problems with more than 17,000 households without electricity. The hardest hit places being Saaremaa, Hiiumaa and Harjumaa. The winds are also causing issues for transport services, with several ferries being cancelled on the Hiiumaa ferry route, with the possibility that Saaremaa ferries could also be cancelled.

The snow and sleet seen throughout the morning is expected to stop in the early afternoon, and skies begin to clear. 

According to the Estonian Weather Service, a level two warning indicates that dangerous and unusual weather has been forecast, to follow the advice given by the authorities, and be aware of the risks.

Source ERR  and  ERR

 

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