Warning from MET Norway for Parts of Lofoten, Ofoten, Vesteraalen and southern Troms.
2
Heavy rain, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 07.10.2022 13:00
to 08.10.2022 08:00
Warning
Rain
Rain
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Friday, October 7, 2022, kl.1:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Saturday, October 8, 2022, kl. 8:00 AM
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Certainty: Likely > 50%
Consequence
Risk of flooding of low-lying areas in densely populated areas. Check varsom.no for more information. Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads may be closed. Road conditions affected with road spray and hydroplaning in some places.
Advice
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 Friday afternoon a lot of rain is expected due to heavy rain showers in Lofoten, Ofoten, Vesteraalen and southernmost part of Troms. Locally up to 40-50 mm/12h is expected. There will be large local differences in precipitation amounts and intensity. The danger decreases Saturday morning.
