A severe storm has struck the town of Siglufjörður in Northeast Iceland, causing significant damage to property and prompting police to advise residents to remain at home. RÚV first reported that yellow and orange weather warnings were in effect across all regions of the country.
Authorities across Iceland issued widespread warnings ahead of the storm, urging people to secure loose objects and warning of travel disruptions. In many areas, travel was said to be poor or even impossible due to extreme weather conditions.
Police in Northeast Iceland confirmed that roofs have been blown off houses in Siglufjörður. Emergency responders are currently at work in the town to address the storm damage. Additional damage reported includes blown-away shelter walls and broken car windows. The full extent of the damage is not yet clear.
Winds in Siglufjörður were reported to have reached up to 55 metres per second, according to mbl.is. Residents were strongly advised by police to stay indoors until conditions improve. Police noted in a statement that “strong winds are raging in Siglufjörður and roofs have been blown away.” No information has yet been provided about possible injuries or fatalities.
Sources
- RÚV (first reported) in Icelandic
- Kaffið in Icelandic
- Trölli in Icelandic
- mbl.is in Icelandic
