Weather warnings in Norway
Weather warnings
Fremdeles local gras- and lyngbrannfare in snøfrie part. The danger decreases early Tuesday morning.
Area
Applies to Øst-Finnmark.
Instructions
Be careful with open 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.
Timeline
- Thursday, 10 June 11:00 - ongoing danger
- Tuesday, 15 June 08:00 - danger is over
Some landslides are expected. A few large slides may occur. Exposed railways and roads may be closed. Along the watercourses in the flood areas high discharge can lead to erosion of masses at the foot of slopes. Rapid decline of water levels after flood can also cause local landslides. Steep slopes, as well as streams and rivers with high discharge, are particularly exposed. Heavy rain is expected. Heavy snowmelt is expected. Some landslides are expected. A few large slides may occur. Exposed railways and roads may be closed.
Area
Applies to deler av Troms og Finnmark.
Instructions
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
Situation that requires vigilance and may cause local damages
Locally forest fire hazard until the coming precipitation of significans.
Area
Applies to Oestafjells.
Instructions
Be careful with open fire. Follow the instructions from the local authorities.
Consequences
Vegetation is easily ignited and large areas may be affected.
Area
Applies to deler av Troms og Finnmark.
Instructions
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. Emergency authorities must be prepared for the fact that building and infrastructure in general may be subject to serious incidents.
Consequences
Severe situation that occurs rarely, requires contingency preparedness and may cause severe damages
The three severity levels
Orange - considerable dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no
Area
Applies to deler av Troms og Finnmark.
Instructions
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.
Consequences
Situation that requires vigilance and may cause local damages
From this evening, Saturday, still southwest near gale force 7. From this evening occasionally gale force 8. Decreasing late Sunday morning.
Area
Applies to Ona - Frøya.
Instructions
Do not go out at sea in a small boat.
Consequences
Sea heaps up. Moderate amounts of airborne spray. Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift. Considerable airborne spray.
Timeline
- Saturday, 12 June 05:00 - ongoing danger
- Sunday, 13 June 11:00 - danger is over
From this evening, Saturday, southwest or west occasionally near gale force 7. Decreasing Sunday morning.
Area
Applies to Froeya - Roervik.
Instructions
It is not recommended to be at sea in a small boat.
Consequences
Sea heaps up. Moderate amounts of airborne spray.
Timeline
- Saturday, 12 June 08:00 - ongoing danger
- Sunday, 13 June 11:00 - danger is over
From Sunday afternoon south near gale force 7, increasing southwest gale force 8, possibly severe gale force 9 around Stad. Sunday evening decreasing occasionally near gale force 7.
Area
Applies to Maaloey - Svinoey.
Instructions
Do not go out at sea in a small boat.
Consequences
Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift. Considerable airborne spray.
Timeline
- Sunday, 13 June 13:00 - increasing danger
From Sunday afternoon south occasionally near gale force 7, possibly gale force 8 north of Bulandet. In the evening veering southwest and decreasing.
Area
Applies to Slaatteroey - Maaloey.
Instructions
It is not recommended to be at sea in a small boat.
Consequences
Sea heaps up. Moderate amounts of airborne spray. Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift. Considerable airborne spray.
Timeline
- Sunday, 13 June 13:00 - increasing danger
- Sunday, 13 June 23:00 - danger is over
South gale 8
Area
Applies to Storegga.
Instructions
Do not go out at sea in a small boat.
Consequences
Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift. Considerable airborne spray.
Timeline
- Sunday, 13 June 16:00 - increasing danger
- Sunday, 13 June 19:00 - danger is over
Northeast gale 8
Area
Applies to B5.
Instructions
Do not go out at sea in a small boat.
Consequences
Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift. Considerable airborne spray.
Timeline
- Sunday, 13 June 18:00 - increasing danger