Weather warnings
The weather in Iceland can change rapidly meaning it is very important to be alert and check the weather forecast before and while travelling. Wind and more specifically, wind gusts can be particularly dangerous. Read more about weather in Iceland here. For easily accessible information about wind gusts check out the wet.is website.
In case of extreme weather, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (vedur.is) issues weather warnings according to a four-colour system (green, yellow, orange and red), with red indicating the most extreme weather which can cause hazardous conditions and high societal impacts.
Weather alerts are announced on vedur.is in a yellow box/banner and in the top right corner of the screen.
By clicking on the alert you are directed to specific and detailed information about the weather warning, including what type of weather is expected, how long the extreme weather is supposed to last and what regions will be affected.
Staying warm
Regardless of the weather, it is always important to dress appropriately. Travellers should always have with them several layers of clothing and ensure that they have warm, windproof and waterproof clothing as well as sturdy shoes.
Tourists often underestimate the combined effect of wind, rain and cold temperatures. Check out the instructions for appropriate clothing on safetravel.is.