Warning from MET Norway for Fjords in Finnmark and Finnmarksvidda
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Heavy rainshowers, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 02.08.2022 13:00
to 03.08.2022 00:00
Warning
Rain flood
Rain flood
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Tuesday, August 2, 2022, kl.1:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Wednesday, August 3, 2022, kl. 12:00 AM
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Certainty: Likely > 50%
Consequence
Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads may be closed. Road conditions affected with road spray and hydroplaning in some places.
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. 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 Tuesday afternoon locally heavy rain showers are expected in the fjords in Finnmark and in Finnmarksvidda with above 15 mm during 1 hour. There is expected large local variations in intensity and amount, and the weather may change rapidly. The exact position of the largest amount is uncertain, but areas with the highest probability of heavy rain showers are in the northern part of Finnmarksvidda.
