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Warning from MET Norway for Vestlandet and Troendelag

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Frequent lightning, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 24.02.2022 09:00 to 25.02.2022 09:00

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 today, Thursday, to late Friday morning, there is a risk of severe lightning. There will be large local differences in intensity. Some places will not experience any lightning.

Map of frequent lightning, yellow level, Vestlandet and Troendelag, 24 February 08:00 UTC to 25 February 08:00 UTC.
Map of frequent lightning, yellow level, Vestlandet and Troendelag, 24 February 08:00 UTC to 25 February 08:00 UTC.