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Warning from MET Norway for Rogaland and Hordaland

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Frequent lightning ongoing, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 16.10.2022 07:00 to 16.10.2022 14:00

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. 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

Widespread thunderstorms have been observed with frequent lightning overoute areas of Rogaland and Hordaland. The thunderstorm is expected to continue until this afternoon. There are large local differences in intensity. Some places will not experience any thunderstorms.

Map of frequent lightning ongoing, yellow level, Rogaland and Hordaland, 16 October 05:00 UTC to 16 October 12:00 UTC.
Map of frequent lightning ongoing, yellow level, Rogaland and Hordaland, 16 October 05:00 UTC to 16 October 12:00 UTC.