Weather in Leknes

Thin branches and tree trunks sway, and the wind is felt by the hand.The sea is rough, not very large waves are well developed in length; many white horses are formed.

The wind picks up dust and small pieces of paper; small branches are moved.The sea is moderately rough. Waves appear in the form of elongated ridges, some of which are overturned; fairly frequent white horses.

There is a light continuous stream of wind that is felt by the face; leaves rustle; ordinary vanes moved by wind.Weak and short waves in the sea, still short, but more pronounced. Crests have a glassy appearance and do not break.

The thin branches and leaves on the trees fluctuate continuously; wind extends light flag.Light and short waves are clearly visible at sea. Foam of glassy appearance. Perhaps scattered white horses.

Large branches bend on the trees, and the trunks sway; inconvenience felt when walking against the wind.Strong waves are piling up on the sea; Sea heaps up and white foam from breaking waves begins to be blown in streaks along the direction of the wind.

Large branches of trees sway, and thin ones bend; whistling heard in telegraph wires; umbrellas used with difficulty.Large waves form on the sea; the white foam crests are more extensive everywhere.

On trees, thin and dry branches break, and large trunks sway; generally impedes progress.The sea is very strong moderately high long waves; edges of crests begin to break into spindrift. The foam is blown in well-marked streaks along the direction of the wind.

Slight structural damage occurs (chimney-pots and slates removed)High waves. Dense streaks of foam along the direction of the wind. Crests of waves begin to topple, tumble and roll over. Spray may affect visibility