Orange warning in the cards

Polish below

Orange Warning, Threat Level 2 (Orange Alert)

The situation as of 15:30 on Tuesday, 4th February. Please note that conditions may change and will be updated as necessary.

An orange weather warning has been issued for the capital region and is in effect for the following times:

• Wednesday 5 February from 14:00 to 00:00
• Thursday, 6th February from 03:00 – 17:00

Advice for parents/guardians:

• Guardians are responsible for accompanying children to school as necessary.
• It is important that carers are aware that disruptions may also occur to after-school activities and organised practices at the end of the school day, and are prepared to collect children from school and after-school activities if necessary.
• Follow instructions and updates from the authorities.
• Stronger winds are expected in the upper areas of the capital region. We recommend that children are accompanied by adults, as there may be hidden ice with rain or snow.

Follow:

• News and updates on news media.
• Further information at: https://www.vedur.is/vidvaranir/svaedi/rvk
• A leaflet about disruption to school activities can be found in the comments.

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English

Situation as of 15:30. Please note that the situation may change, and updates will be provided as necessary.

An orange weather warning has been issued for the Greater Reykjavík area, effective during the following time periods:

• 05 February (Wednesday): 14:00 – 00:00
• 06 February (Thursday): 03:00 – 17:00

Recommended Actions for Parents/Guardians:

• The decision to accompany a child to and from school during poor weather conditions is at the guardian's discretion.
• Guardians should be aware that weather conditions may affect extracurricular activities and organised sports at the end of the school day. If necessary, guardians may be asked to collect their children from these activities.
• Follow instructions and updates from local authorities.
• Stronger winds are expected in elevated or hilly areas. We recommend that children are accompanied during icy conditions with rain or snowfall.

Stay informed:

• Tune into local news and weather apps for real-time updates.
• Visit https://en.vedur.is/alerts/area/rvk for further information.

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Polish

The situation at 3:30 p.m.

Please bear in mind that the situation may change, and updates will be provided as and when necessary.

An orange weather alert has been issued for the capital district due to an approaching storm front, valid at the following times:

• 5 February (Wednesday): 14:00 – 00:00
• 6 February (Thursday): 03:00 – 17:00

Advice for parents/guardians of minors:

• The decision to take a child to and from school in difficult weather conditions is the guardian's.
• Carers should be aware that weather conditions may affect after-school clubs and organised sports activities after lessons. A parent or carer may be asked, if necessary, to collect their child from such activities.
• You should follow the instructions and updates provided by the local authorities.
• On hilly terrain and in elevated areas, stronger gusts of wind should be expected. It is recommended that children are accompanied by an adult in such conditions, especially during freezing weather or when it is raining or snowing.

Stay up to date:

• Follow local news and weather apps for the most up-to-date information.
• Visit the site https://en.vedur.is/alerts/area/rvk