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Warning from MET Norway for Northern Troms and Finnmark

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Frequent lightning, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 29.06.2024 12:00 to 29.06.2024 23:00

Warning

Lightning

Consequence

Thunderstorms can lead to locally strong wind gusts around 15-25 m/s. Locally heavy rain showers. Danger of damage to object(s) as a result of lightning strikes. The power supply and TV / internet may be affected. Lightning strikes can cause fires in buildings or forests/vegetation.

Advice

Stay up to date on the development of the weather and the weather forecast. Monitor the lightning map or weather radar on yr.no. Assess the need for preventive measures. Disconnect electrical appliances. Adjust driving speed according to the road/weather conditions. Seek shelter. Avoid open plains and large trees. Do not swim or bathe.

Description

From Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening there is a risk of frequent lightning. There will be large local differences in intensity. Some places will not experience any lightning.

Map over Frequent lightning, yellow level, Northern Troms and Finnmark, 2024-06-29T10:00:00+00:00, 2024-06-29T21:00:00+00:00
Map over Frequent lightning, yellow level, Northern Troms and Finnmark, 2024-06-29T10:00:00+00:00, 2024-06-29T21:00:00+00:00