Alerts & warnings

Strong Wind South & West Iceland 11.12.2018

Strong winds with wind gusts up to 40m/s (144km/h, 90mph) expected between Reykjavík and Vík, and from Reykjavík to Búðardalur including Snæfellsnes, and the highlands. Slow down and use caution!

Risk of floods! 11.12.2018

North East Iceland (around Akureyri, Húsavík, Mývatn, Dettifoss, etc): Extreme thawing and risk of floods due to snow melting rapidly (temperature +10/15°C). If roads/streets get flooded, slow down.

Hazardous Waves at Reynisfjara Beach!

Very strong and hazardous waves are expected at Reynisfjara beach today and the next few days. Use extra caution, stay WELL back from the water, and do not leave children unattended! Do not enter the cave!

Lake Mývatn – thin ice!

The ice on Lake Mývatn is very thin and the danger of falling through. Do not walk on it!

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Means of Communication
If something happens it is very important to know what kind of communication you have to ensure that everything will be tried to contact you.
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Trip Monitoring
By requesting trip monitoring you are giving 112 and Search & Rescue the time you estimate to arrive from you tour.

If you haven't checked out before that time rescue teams will start search operation.

You will get a text message/e-mail to activate the service. After activating you will receive another text message/e-mail which you can use to deactivate the monitoring service when you've arrived safely from your trip.
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If you haven't checked out and deactivated the service in 2 hours from the time you specify rescue teams will start search operation.
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Where will you be going after leaving the area?

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