Weather warnings in Norway
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Expected
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 forest fire danger until significant precipitation.
Area
Applies to Southeastern Finnmark
Time period
- Sunday, 08 September kl. 00:00 - increasing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - moderate forest fire dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Stay informed on the situation
- Secure and/or move assets away from vulnerable areas (car, caravan along rivers/streams, basements)
- Cleaning of drainage paths and culverts is recommended
- Keep away from rivers and streams with high flow
- Preliminary drainage of water reservoirs should be considered
Consequences
- Local flooding and/or erosional damage in streams and small rivers
- Later also in larger rivers, Glomma and Gudbrandsdaslågen in particular
Description
The water discharge is expected to increase rapidly in small and medium sized rivers, from Monday morning primariliy west of Oslo. Later also in major rivers, Glomma and Gudbrandsdalslågen in particular. The forecasts are uncertain for both amounts and placement.
Area
Applies to store deler av Østlandet
Time period
- Monday, 09 September kl. 06:00 - increasing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - moderate dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Keep yourself updated about the development of the weather, the landslide and flood situation, and follow the weather radar
- Keep away from steep slopes, as well as streams and rivers with high discharge
- Keep water paths and culverts free of snow, ice, gravel, waste, twigs and leaves
- Clogged waterways with dammed water may cause landslides
Consequences
- Landslides may be expected
- Exposed railways and roads may be closed
Description
Steep slopes, as well as streams and rivers with high discharge, are particularly exposed. Rain is expected, followed by heavy showers in some places. Groundwater and soil moisture are high. The expected rain will increase the danger of landslides.
Area
Applies to deler av Østlandet og sørlig del av Trøndelag
Time period
- Monday, 09 September kl. 12:00 - increasing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - landslide dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no