Warning from MET Norway for parts of coastal and fjord areas in Finnmark
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Heavy rain, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 19.06.2024 14:00
to 20.06.2024 11:00
Warning
Rain
Rain
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Wednesday, June 19, 2024, kl.2:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Thursday, June 20, 2024, kl. 11:00 AM
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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
A lot of rain is expected, 45-50 mm in 24 hours locally. It has fallen 20-30 mm since early Wednesday. Further on, it is expected an additional 20-30 mm from Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning. The heaviest precipitation is expected on the western side of the fjords, and in the eastern parts of the Varanger Peninsula.
