Weather warnings in Norway
Weather warnings
Recommendations
- Do not use fire
- Follow the instructions from the local authorities
- Emergency services should assess a necessary level of alertness
Consequences
- Vegetation is easily ignited and large areas may be affected
Description
Local fire hazard in grass and heather in areas free of snow until significant precipitation or new vegetation.
Area
Applies to areas without snow in Nordland and parts of Southern Troms
Time period
- Tuesday, 23 April kl. 00:00 - ongoing danger
- Wednesday, 08 May kl. 19:00 - danger is over
Danger levels
Yellow - moderate forest fire dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not use fire
- Follow the instructions from the local authorities
Consequences
- Vegetation is easily ignited and large areas may be affected
Description
Local forest fire danger.
Area
Applies to Parts of Østlandet
Time period
- Thursday, 02 May kl. 12:30 - ongoing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - moderate forest fire dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- It is not recommended to be at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderate waves
- Risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea
- Sea heaps up
- Moderate amounts of airborne spray
Description
Early Thursday morning increasing south and southwest near gale force 7, occasionally gale force 8. Decreasing late Thursday morning.
Area
Applies to Maaloey - Svinoey
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 00:00 - increasing danger
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 09:00 - danger is over
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- It is not recommended to be at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderate waves
- Risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea
- Sea heaps up
- Moderate amounts of airborne spray
Description
Early Thursday morning increasing southerly near gale force 7. Decreasing Thursday morning.
Area
Applies to Fedje - Maaloey
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 02:00 - increasing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
Southeast gale 8.
Area
Applies to B4
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 03:00 - increasing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
South gale 8.
Area
Applies to Storegga
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 04:00 - increasing danger
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 08:00 - danger is over
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
Southwest gale 8.
Area
Applies to Storegga
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 05:00 - increasing danger
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 09:00 - danger is over
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
Southeast gale 8.
Area
Applies to A3
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 06:00 - increasing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
Southeast gale 8.
Area
Applies to A4
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 06:00 - increasing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
Southeast gale 8.
Area
Applies to B4
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 06:00 - increasing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
Southeast gale 8.
Area
Applies to C4
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 07:00 - increasing danger
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 11:00 - danger is over
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
Southeast gale 8.
Area
Applies to B3
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 08:00 - increasing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
Southeast gale 8.
Area
Applies to A3
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 08:00 - increasing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
Southeast gale 8.
Area
Applies to C4
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 09:00 - increasing danger
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 14:00 - danger is over
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
Southeast gale 8.
Area
Applies to B3
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 10:00 - increasing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
Southeast gale 8.
Area
Applies to A4
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 11:00 - increasing danger
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 22:00 - danger is over
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
Northwest gale 8.
Area
Applies to D2
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 14:00 - increasing danger
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 18:00 - danger is over
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Do not go out at sea in a small boat
Consequences
- Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift
- Considerable airborne spray
Description
West gale 8.
Area
Applies to C2
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 15:00 - increasing danger
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 20:00 - danger is over
Danger levels
Yellow - galeRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Allow some extra time for transportation and driving
- Use tires fit for winter conditions and use caution while driving
Consequences
- Travel time may increase on some journeys
- Local driving conditions may become difficult
Description
From Thursday evening snow is expected above 300-400 meter above sea level in Nordland and Troms. The highest mountain roads may be covered by snow or slush. 10-15 cm of snow is expected. Wind from west may give locally blowing snow.
Area
Applies to Mountain roads in Nordland and Troms
Time period
- Thursday, 09 May kl. 19:00 - increasing danger
- Friday, 10 May kl. 11:00 - danger is over
Danger levels
Yellow - snowRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no