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Warning from MET Norway for Vestfold and Telemark, Viken and Oslo

2

Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 21.01.2021 18:00 to 22.01.2021 08:00

Warning

Wind gusts

Consequence

Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Some journeys may have longer travel times. The power supply may be impacted, due to tree(s) falling over. Some roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the road. High waves may cause damage to infrastructure and buildings in the coastal zone. The strong wind may cause locally high waves in fjords and lakes.

Advice

Secure loose objects. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.

Description

From Thursday evening increasing to south gale force 8 on the coast, early Friday morning occasionally severe gale force 9. Inland locally wind gust 20-25 m/s, near the coast 25-30 m/s. Decreasing Frisday morning.

Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Vestfold and Telemark, Viken and Oslo, 21 January 17:00 UTC to 22 January 07:00 UTC.
Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Vestfold and Telemark, Viken and Oslo, 21 January 17:00 UTC to 22 January 07:00 UTC.