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Warning from MET Norway for parts of Northern Norway between Svolvaer and Hammerfest

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Heavy rain, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 08.01.2024 09:00 to 09.01.2024 00:00

Warning

Rain

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. The road surface can locally be covered by wet ice. 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 late Monday morning to late Monday evening 30-40 mm precipitation in 12 hours is expected. The precipitation is expected to start as snow and sleet but throughout the day rain is expected up to 600-800 m.a.s.l. Due to increasing temperature there is risk of rain freezing on the ground. Melting snow and icy roads will contribute to flooding as well.

Map over Heavy rain, yellow level, parts of Northern Norway between Svolvaer and Hammerfest, 2024-01-08T08:00:00+00:00, 2024-01-08T23:00:00+00:00
Map over Heavy rain, yellow level, parts of Northern Norway between Svolvaer and Hammerfest, 2024-01-08T08:00:00+00:00, 2024-01-08T23:00:00+00:00