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Warning from MET Norway for Nord-Salten, Ofoten, Lofoten, Vesteraalen and Troms

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Possibility of very heavy rain, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 26.02.2022 19:00 to 27.02.2022 13:00

Warning

Rain

Consequence

Risk of flooding of low-lying densely populated areas. Check varsom.no for more information. Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads may be closed. Many 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

From Saturday evening to Sunday afternoon there is a possibility of very heavy rain in Nordland north for Bodoe and in Troms. The precipitation is exptected to reach 30-50 mm in a 12 hour-period locally. At first, the precipitation will be in the form of snow, but during the evening rain will take over up to 500-700 m.

Map of possibility of very heavy rain, yellow level, Nord-Salten, Ofoten, Lofoten, Vesteraalen and Troms, 26 February 18:00 UTC to 27 February 12:00 UTC.
Map of possibility of very heavy rain, yellow level, Nord-Salten, Ofoten, Lofoten, Vesteraalen and Troms, 26 February 18:00 UTC to 27 February 12:00 UTC.