Warning from MET Norway for Troms east of Lyngen Alps, Western Finnmark and Finnmarksvidda
2
Heavy rain, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 15.07.2023 14:00
to 16.07.2023 05:00
Warning
Rain
Rain
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Saturday, July 15, 2023, kl.2:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Sunday, July 16, 2023, kl. 5:00 AM
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Certainty: Likely > 50%
Consequence
Risk of flooding of low-lying areas in densely populated areas. Check varsom.no for more information. Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads may be closed. Some journeys may have longer travel time. Road conditions affected with road spray and hydroplaning in some places.
Advice
Consider the need for preventive measures. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors. Check road reports (175.no). Adjust the speed and use caution while driving.
Description
From Saturday afternoon to early Sunday morning a lot of rain associated with a front and heavy showers is expected, locally around 35 mm in 12 hours. Precipitation starts in the south and west parts and will move towards northeast. The exact location of the heaviest rainfall is uncertain and local differences in the total amount are to be expected.
