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Warning from MET Norway for Vestfjorden

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Possibility of very high water level, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 01.02.2024 02:00 to 01.02.2024 06:00

Warning

Water level at the coast and in the fjords

Consequence

Flooding may cause water damage to infrastructure and buildings several places in the coastal zone. Wind and waves in combination with high water level may cause moderate damage to infrastructure and buildings in the coastal zone.

Advice

Due to high waves be careful in coastal areas. Due to high waves keep away from the coastal zone. Check the mooring of the boat and secure objects inside boathouses and in the coastal zone.

Description

Very high water level is possible. More information about timing of high water level and values for positions along the coast at sehavniva.no. The uncertainty of the predicted water level is 10-15 cm.

Map over Possibility of very high water level, yellow level, Vestfjorden, 2024-02-01T01:00:00+00:00, 2024-02-01T05:00:00+00:00
Map over Possibility of very high water level, yellow level, Vestfjorden, 2024-02-01T01:00:00+00:00, 2024-02-01T05:00:00+00:00