Flood warning yellow level for large parts of Eastern Norway
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Yellow level
Published:
Valid:
from 09.09.2024 07:00
to 10.09.2024 06:59
Next forecast before:
-
Danger increase: Monday morning 9. Sep. 2024
Consequence
Local flooding and/or erosional damage in streams and small rivers. Later also in larger rivers, Glomma and Gudbrandsdaslågen in particular.
Advice
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.
Description
Parts of the warning area has been upgraded to orange warning. 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.