On February 6, 2025, an extreme wind event in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, led to a surprising occurrence near the Óseyrarbraut roadway.
Tom McGuire, a 79-year-old Haines author and backcountry adventurer, fell through the ice while skating alone on Chilkoot Lake, triggering an extensive search by local volunteers and state officials.
Flood waters have washed over protective fences, causing the ring road near Jökulsá í Lóni and the road at Karlsstaðarvita in Berufirði to break apart and become impassable.
Lightning struck the iconic Hallgrímskirkja Church tower in Reykjavík during a storm, with video footage capturing the event. Officials report no significant damage aside from a temporarily affected spotlight.
Severe winds reaching 57 m/s caused extensive damage in Stöðvarfjörður, East Iceland, with several houses losing roofing sheets and numerous windows shattered, leading to significant repair work and transportation disruptions.
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