Warning from MET Norway for Parts of Trøndelag and Helgeland
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Extremely strong wind gusts, red level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 31.01.2024 19:00
to 01.02.2024 08:00
Warning
Wind gusts
Wind gusts
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Wednesday, January 31, 2024, kl.7:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Thursday, February 1, 2024, kl. 8:00 AM
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Certainty: Likely > 50%
Name
Ingunn
Consequence
It is dangerous to be outdoors, and unusually large damage to buildings, infrastructure, forests and power supplies is expected. Expect cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Bridges may be closed. Ceiling tiles blow off houses and buildings. Allow a lot of extra time for transportation and driving, even for short journeys. The power supply locally will be significantly affected. The power supply will be significantly affected. Many roads may be closed due to trees or other objects. Blowing snow at higher altitudes causes reduced visibility. Expect convoys and/or closed roads. High waves may cause damage to infrastructure and buildings in the coastal zone.
Advice
Stay safe, seek shelter. Follow the advice of emergency authorities. If you MUST drive, follow the advice from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and check road reports (175.no). Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Prepare your home for a potentially long power outage. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors. Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.
Description
Locally extreme gusts of 35-50 m/s are expected from southwest, and hurricane on the coast. Early Thursday morning, the wind will veer west and slowly decrease.
