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Flood warning yellow level for Vestland, Rogaland og helt vest i Agder

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Yellow level

Published: Valid: from 09.08.2024 07:00 to 10.08.2024 06:59
Next forecast before:
  • Danger increase: Friday evening 9. Aug. 2024

Consequence

Risk of storm water in urban areas, local flooding, stream bank erosion, changing waterways, shallow landslides at locations impacted by showers.

Advice

Stay informed on the situation. If you are crossing rivers without bridges, plan for alternative routes or for having to wait for the water to decrease. 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.

Description

The water discharge is expected to increase rapidly in small and medium sized rivers is expected. Water discharge is later expected to also increase in the major rivers. Local flooding and erosion damage. Large amounts of rain are expected in the warning area, more futher in from the coast, 60-100mm/day from friday, lastning for up to two days.