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
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
- 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 forest fire danger in areas free of snow until significant precipitation.
Area
Applies to Rogaland, Vestland
Time period
- Friday, 03 May kl. 09:30 - ongoing danger
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
- Emergency services should assess a necessary level of alertness
Consequences
- Vegetation is easily ignited and large areas may be affected
Description
Local forest fire danger in areas free of snow until significant precipitation.
Area
Applies to Parts of Møre and Romsdal and Trøndelag
Time period
- Friday, 03 May kl. 10:30 - ongoing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - moderate forest fire dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Travelling in avalanche terrain requires advanced knowledge, experience in route finding and ability to identify the avalanche problem
- Generally, it is recommended to avoid avalanche terrain
- Avalanches may hit some avalanche-exposed roads and occasionally settlements
Description
On Sunday we expect considerable avalanche danger for region Jotunheimen. Avalanche problem is wet snow (loose snow avalanches) and wet snow (slab avalanches).
Area
Applies to Jotunheimen
Time period
- Sunday, 05 May kl. 00:00 - ongoing danger
Danger levels
Orange: danger level 3 - considerable avalanche dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Travelling in avalanche terrain requires advanced knowledge, experience in route finding and ability to identify the avalanche problem
- Generally, it is recommended to avoid avalanche terrain
- Avalanches may hit some avalanche-exposed roads and occasionally settlements
Area
Applies to Jotunheimen
Time period
- Monday, 06 May kl. 00:00 - increasing danger
Danger levels
Orange: danger level 3 - considerable avalanche dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no