Warning from MET Norway for Agder
2
Heavy rain, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 20.09.2023 20:00
to 21.09.2023 15:00
Warning
Rain
Rain
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, kl.8:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Thursday, September 21, 2023, kl. 3:00 PM
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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
Heavy rainfall is expected throughout Thursday and the first part of Friday. Locally can come 40-60 mm during 24 hours, in some places can come more. It is also expected local heavy rain showers, 10- 15 mm/hr. There is still some uncertainty regarding where the most rainfall will fall, but it will come first in the western parts of the county and moving gradually to the eastern parts.
