Warning from MET Norway for Parts of Finnmark
2
Heavy rain, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 17.08.2022 17:00
to 18.08.2022 05:00
Warning
Rain
Rain
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Wednesday, August 17, 2022, kl.5:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Thursday, August 18, 2022, kl. 5:00 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. Some journeys may have longer travel time. 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 late Wednesday afternoon to early Thursday morning, a lot of rain is expected, locally > 30mm/6h. Some of the rain will fall in association with thunderstorms giving > 15mm/1h. There will be large local differences in intensity and amount .
