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Debris avalanches and debris flows warning yellow level for indre strøk av Sørvestlandet

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Yellow level

Published: Valid: from 02.11.2020 07:00 to 03.11.2020 06:59
Next forecast before:
  • Danger ongoing: Monday morning 2. Nov. 2020
  • Danger decrease: Monday evening 2. Nov. 2020

Consequence

Debris avalanches/shallow slides: Soil slides and rapid movement of saturated soil in steep terrain. Debris flows: A "flood" of water, soil and rocks in steep creeks. Surface runoff in steep terrain can cause streams to change regular flow patterns. Som shallow slides may be occur:Soil slides and rapid movement of saturated soil in steep terrain. Exposed railways and roads may be closed.

Advice

Keep yourself updated about the development of the weather, the landslide and flood situation, and follow the weather radar. Keep away from steep slopes, as well as streams and rivers with high discharge.

Description

The soil is water-saturated. Steep slopes, as well as streams and river with high discharge, are particularly exposed.