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Flood warning orange level for Nordland

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Orange level

Published: Valid: from 21.09.2020 07:00 to 22.09.2020 06:59
Next forecast before:
  • Danger ongoing: Sunday evening 20. Sep. 2020
  • Danger decrease: Monday evening 21. Sep. 2020

Consequence

Extensive flooding, erosion damage and flood damage in exposed places. Risk of storm water in urban areas, local flooding, stream bank erosion, changing waterways, shallow landslides at locations impacted by showers.

Advice

Emergency authorities must be prepared for the fact that building and infrastructure in general may be subject to serious incidents. Stay informed on the situation. Secure and/or move assets away from vulnerable areas (car, caravan along rivers/streams, basements). Keep away from rivers and streams with high flow.

Description

Heavy rain will increase water discharge in rivers. The warning level is increased/decreased.