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Warning from MET Norway for Vestfold

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Very heavy rainshowers ongoing, orange level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 21.08.2020 14:00 to 21.08.2020 18:00

Warning

Rain flood

Consequence

Risk of storm water in urban areas, local flooding, stream bank erosion, changing waterways, shallow landslides at locations impacted by showers. Hail, thunder and lightning, and strong wind gusts. Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads may be closed. Road conditions affected with road spray and hydroplaning in some places. Damage to electrical systems and equipment due to lightning. Heavy rainshowers can cause flooding in cellars.

Advice

Keep yourself informed of the latest weather developments and forecasts. Follow the weather situation on the rain radar. Stay away from steep slopes as well as fast flowing streams. Unplug electrical equipment. Avoid being the highest object, and keep away from lone trees, towers, or masts.

Description

There are observed severe showers in your area. There will be large local variations in intensity and duration, and the weather conditions can change rapidly.

Map of very heavy rainshowers ongoing, orange level, Vestfold, 21 August 12:00 UTC to 21 August 16:00 UTC.
Map of very heavy rainshowers ongoing, orange level, Vestfold, 21 August 12:00 UTC to 21 August 16:00 UTC.