Father and son hit by lightning in rare thunderstorm
Thunder and lightning is an uncommon phenomenon in Iceland in general, and so is a hailstorm in the middle of summer but Haraldur Eyvinds Þrastarson, ...
Spring storm – Forty meters per second
Icelanders haven’t heard the last of the weather despite the long expected summer around the corner in Iceland.
The Coldest Winter Since ´95
This winter seems to be the coldest measured winter since 1995 according to Meteorologist Trausti Jónsson.
Blackout at Strandir
UPDATE: Electricity has been restored in most of the area affected by the blackout. A storm is till raging in the West fjords though and children are ...
Slippery slants and wind today
Bring out your spikes! We can expect what Icelanders call “a flying slippery” on the streets around the whole island according to the Icelandic Meteor...
Avalanche Risk and Storm Still Going Strong
UPDATE: An avalanche did fall on the village of Patreksfjörður, brushing by the evacuated homes, 40 meters west of the evacuated area. No one was harm...
Worst Storm of the New Year So Far
The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued a storm warning for today, Thursday. The whole of Iceland will be affected, but the weather will be par...
Storm Warning – Better not Travel
There is no travel weather out there today so if you had a trip planned, better cancel or postpone. If you must travel please pay close attention to V...