Air quality is bad in many places in Iceland today and tomorrow, especially in the capital area, South- and West-Iceland. People are advised to avoid outdoor exertion. More info: www.safetravel.is

Ninth eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula — beware of hazardous gases. At 4 am, an eruption began along the Sundhnúkur crater row on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Shortly before midnight, an intense series of earthquakes was recorded in the area. The Blue Lagoon and the campground in Grindavík were evacuated. A natural hazard specialist from the Meteorological Institute emphasises that the location of the eruption is favourable.

Iceland's Independence day celebration on June 17th. Iceland broke away from Denmark in 1944, and ever since, the nation has celebrated its independence on June 17, the birthday of the freedom fighter Jón Sigurðsson. National Day, June 17, will have varied events. There’s a parade from Hallgrímskirkja, concerts, street theater, dance parties, a circus, playgrounds, food trucks, and vintage car exhibitions at Hljómskálagarður and Klambratún. More information: https://reykjavik.is/en/june17

Access to Dettifoss remains possible from the southern part of the viewing platform and from the cliff edge above Fosshvammur. One of the two viewing platforms on the north side of the waterfall has been closed, along with the path to Fosshvammur and the canyon edge.

Strong easterly wind gusts are expected along the southern coast until evening, around 13–18 m/s. Such winds can pose a hazard to high-sided vehicles and others that are especially sensitive to wind. Elsewhere in the country, easterly winds of 5–13 m/s are expected. Follow the weather forecast on vedur.is

The proposed bathing lagoon in Laugarás has been named Laugarás Lagoon and is scheduled to open this summer 2025, according to Hjalti Gylfason, manager of Laugarás Lagoon. Construction is progressing well and is on schedule.