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Warning from MET Norway for Agder and parts of Telemark

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 14.10.2023 08:00 to 14.10.2023 22:00

Warning

Wind gusts

Consequence

Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Bridges may be closed. Some journeys may have longer travel times. The power supply may be impacted, due to tree(s) falling over. Some roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the road. The strong wind may cause locally high waves in fjords and lakes.

Advice

Secure loose objects. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.

Description

Locally strong wind gusts around 20 to 25 m/s in inner areas, at the coast and in mountain areas more than 30 m/s are expected from west to northwest, and severe gale force at the coast.

Map over Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Agder and parts of Telemark, 2023-10-14T06:00:00+00:00, 2023-10-14T20:00:00+00:00
Map over Strong wind gusts, yellow level, Agder and parts of Telemark, 2023-10-14T06:00:00+00:00, 2023-10-14T20:00:00+00:00