The search and rescue team, Þorbjörn, in the town of Grindavík, near Keflavík International Airport, issued a warning yesterday evening when today’s forecast for calm weather with almost no wind was issued, conditions which have been very rare this winter, pressan.is reports.
The statement warned people of the risk of falling after they have been used to leaning into the wind in order to not fall over, now that the wind has disappeared. It also recommended that people use the opportunity of warmer temperatures to wash their cold weather clothes.