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Flood warning yellow level for Rogaland, nord for Jæren, og Vestland fylke

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Yellow level

Published: Valid: from 26.02.2021 07:00 to 27.02.2021 06:59
Next forecast before:
  • Danger ongoing: Saturday morning 20. Feb. 2021
  • Danger decrease: Friday afternoon 26. Feb. 2021
  • Height: 0 - 1000 moh

Consequence

Local flooding and/or erosional damage in streams and small rivers. Stormwater in urban areas.

Advice

Stay informed on the situation. Cleaning of drainage paths and culverts is recommended.

Description

The water discharge is expected to increase rapidly in small and medium sized rivers is expected. Water discharge is expected to increase because of rain and snowmelt. This may cause local inundation where river channels are filled with ice and because of frozen ground. It also may cause ice drift in streams, with subsequent local inundation.