The chapel at Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Travel alerts and warnings from safetravel.is
- Sandstorm in Highlands
- Sandstorm is expected north of Vatnajökull glacier. Travelers are recommended to delay travel.
- Strong wind in the South-East
- Strong wind between Skaftafell and Höfn expected today, August 13th. Wind gusts up to 35 m/s. Camper vans and other vehicles sensitive to wind are recommended to delay travel in the area.
- Strong wind in Northern Iceland
- Strong wind and rain between Hvammstangi and Egilsstaðir today, August 13th, wind gusts up to 40 m/s. Camper vans and other vehicles sensitive to wind are recommended to delay travel in the area.
- Strong wind in West Fjords
- Strong winds and rain expected in the West Fjords today, August 13th, travel not recommended. Wind gusts up to 35 m/s. Hikers going to Hornstrandir are advised to delay travel.
- Strong wind on Snæfellsnes peninsula
- Strong winds and expected in the northern part of the Snæfellsnes peninsula today, August 13th. Wind gusts up to 35 m/s. Camper vans recommended to delay travel in the area.
- Elevated River Levels in the Highlands!
- River levels are elevated in the highlands due to heavy rain. River crossings could become more difficult or impassable. Hikers and those on non modified vehicles should take extra caution before crossing.
