Red Weather Warning

Situation as of 14:30, 05 February. Please note that the situation may change, and updates will be provided as necessary. The Icelandic Met Office has issued a red weather warning for Greater Reykjavik due to strong winds, effective during the following time periods:

• 05 February (Wednesday): 16:00 – 20:00
• 06 February (Thursday): 08:00 – 13:00

Recommended Actions for Parents/Guardians:

• It is important that parents/guardians make arrangements to pick up children from school and after-school activities in time, before 15:30 today, 05 February.
• People are advised to stay inside and not to travel while the red weather warning is in effect.
• Parents/Guardians must accompany children to and from school and after-school activities. School and after-school activities will not be canceled unless announced separately.
• Follow instructions and updates from local authorities.
• It is important to secure loose items to prevent wind damage.
• It is important to clear drains to prevent water damage. Follow instructions and updates from authorities.

Stay Informed:

• Tune into local news and weather apps for real-time updates.
• Visit https://en.vedur.is/alerts/area/rvk for further information.
• Follow traffic updates: https://umferdin.is
• A brochure about disruptions to school operations can be found in the comments.