Warning from MET Norway for Parts of Vestlandet
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Heavy rainshowers, yellow level (MET)
Published:
Valid:
from 20.08.2022 22:00
to 21.08.2022 12:00
Warning
Rain flood
Rain flood
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Sender: MET Norway
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Danger ongoing: Saturday, August 20, 2022, kl.10:00 PM
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Danger decrease: Sunday, August 21, 2022, kl. 12:00 PM
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Certainty: Likely > 50%
Consequence
Risk of storm water in urban areas, local flooding, stream bank erosion, changing waterways, shallow landslides at locations impacted by showers. Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads may be closed. Road conditions affected with road spray and hydroplaning in some places.
Advice
Keep yourself informed of the latest weather developments and forecasts. Follow the weather situation on the rain radar. Stay away from steep slopes as well as fast flowing streams. Cleaning of drainage systems and culverts is recommended so that the water can drain away. Check road reports (175.no). Adjust the speed and use caution while driving. Stay away from exposed places if possible. Do not drive in water deeper than 30 cm.
Description
From late Saturday evening heavy rain showers are expected in outer parts of Vestlandet. There will be large local variations in intensity and duration. Locally the precipitation can exceed 15 mm/h. The danger decreases late Saturday morning.
