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Warning from MET Norway for Rogaland and Hordaland

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Strong wind gusts, yellow level (MET)

Published: Valid: from 23.09.2021 09:00 to 23.09.2021 16:00

Warning

Wind gusts

Consequence

Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Bridges may be closed. The power supply may be impacted, due to tree(s) falling over. 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 morning to Thursday afternoon is the expected west and later northwest gale force 8 to severe gale force 9, possibly storm force 10 in Rogaland. It is expected locally windgust 27-32 m/s. The strongest windgusts are expected in exposed places in outer areas.

Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Rogaland and Hordaland, 23 September 07:00 UTC to 23 September 14:00 UTC.
Map of strong wind gusts, yellow level, Rogaland and Hordaland, 23 September 07:00 UTC to 23 September 14:00 UTC.