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Warning from MET Norway for Helgeland and Saltfjellet

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Frequent lightning, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 26.07.2021 15:00 to 27.07.2021 02:00

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. Hail can occur and can e.g. provide transient slippery roads. Bigger hail can cause damage, e.g. to cars and crop. 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

Monday afternoon and evening there will be a risk of thunder in showers. The risk of thunder will decrease throughout the evening. There will be large local differences in intensity. Some places will not experience any thunder.

Map of frequent lightning, yellow level, Helgeland and Saltfjellet, 26 July 13:00 UTC to 27 July 00:00 UTC.
Map of frequent lightning, yellow level, Helgeland and Saltfjellet, 26 July 13:00 UTC to 27 July 00:00 UTC.