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Warning from MET Norway for Sogn and Fjordane, Moere and Romsdal, Soer-Troendelag, Inn-Troendelag and Innlandet north of Lillehammer

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Frequent lightning, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 10.08.2021 12:00 to 11.08.2021 03:00

Warning

Lightning

Consequence

Thunderstorms can lead to locally strong wind gusts. 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. Hail can occur and can e.g. provide transient slippery roads. Bigger hail can cause damage, e.g. to cars and crop. 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 weather radar or lyn.met.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 late Tuesday morning to early Wednesday morning there is a risk of thunder. There will be large local differences in intensity. Some places will not experience any thunder.

Map of frequent lightning, yellow level, Sogn and Fjordane, Moere and Romsdal, Soer-Troendelag, Inn-Troendelag and Innlandet north of Lillehammer, 10 August 10:00 UTC to 11 August 01:00 UTC.
Map of frequent lightning, yellow level, Sogn and Fjordane, Moere and Romsdal, Soer-Troendelag, Inn-Troendelag and Innlandet north of Lillehammer, 10 August 10:00 UTC to 11 August 01:00 UTC.