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Warning from MET Norway for Helgeland, Ofoten, Lofoten, Salten and Nord-Trøndelag

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Frequent lightning, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 01.03.2022 11:00 to 01.03.2022 20:00

Warning

Lightning

Consequence

Thunderstorms can lead to locally strong wind gusts. 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.

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. Seek shelter. Avoid open plains and large trees. Do not swim or bathe.

Description

Tuesday forenoon and afternoon there will be a risk of frequent lightning in showers. The risk of lightning will decrease towards the evening. There will be large local differences in intensity. Some places will not experience any lightning.

Map of frequent lightning, yellow level, Helgeland, Ofoten, Lofoten, Salten and Nord-Trøndelag, 01 March 10:00 UTC to 01 March 19:00 UTC.
Map of frequent lightning, yellow level, Helgeland, Ofoten, Lofoten, Salten and Nord-Trøndelag, 01 March 10:00 UTC to 01 March 19:00 UTC.