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Weather forecast for the next 24 hours

Southwest and west 5-15 m/s, strongest winds on the north side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula until the afternoon and in the southeast part by evening. Mostly dry in Southeast-Iceland and the Eastfjords, but some light drizzle elsewere. Temperature 10 to 20 degrees C, warmest in the far east.

Northerly 3-10 m/s tomorrow. Mostly fair in the south and west, but cloudy and some light precipitation in the north and east. Temperatures of 8 to 19 degrees C, coolest along the northern shores.
Forecast made 23.07.2026 08:02

Forecaster's remarks

Stiff southerly winds on the north side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, and also in the south east part tonight, with gusts up to 25 m/s, which could be hazardous for vehicles that are sensitive to wind.
Prepared by the meteorologist on duty 23.07.2026 08:02

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Earthquakes

Earthquakes during last 48 hours. at 23 Jul 09:15 GMT

Preliminary results

Biggest earthquakes during the last 48 hours

Size	Time	Quality	Location
1.7	22 Jul 02:31:16	Checked	136.4 km NNE of Kolbeinsey
1.6	21 Jul 17:46:21	Checked	10.9 km WSW of Kópasker
1.5	21 Jul 15:58:35	Checked	10.6 km WSW of Kópasker
1.3	21 Jul 18:36:36	Checked	11.1 km WSW of Kópasker
1.2	21 Jul 17:52:11	Checked	10.1 km SW of Kópasker
1.1	22 Jul 06:37:59	Checked	13.2 km WSW of Kópasker

Week overview -

Earthquake activity throughout the country is described in a weekly summary that is written by a Natural Hazard Specialist. The weekly summary is published on the web every Tuesday. It covers the activity of the previous week in all seismic areas and volcanic systems in the country. If earthquake swarms are ongoing or significant events such as larger earthquakes have occurred during the week, they are specifically discussed. More

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Hydrology

Average flow and temperature last 24 hours

River	Place	Flow	Water temperature

Remarks of a specialist

Over the past few days, increased levels of volcanic gases (CO2 and H2S) have been measured at Láguhvolar, and reports have also been received of a sulfur smell near the Múlakvísl river. It is important for people to exercise caution due to gas pollution, especially near the riverbanks and the river's source.

Along with increasing temperatures in the southern and eastern part of the country, water levels can be expected to rise in glacial rivers due to melting for the coming days.

Due to malfunction we have turned off the service publishing hydrological data on the map. Instead see the data using our Rauntímavöktunarkerfi.
Written by a specialist at 23 Jul 07:24 GMT

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