Recommendations
- 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
- Keep water paths and culverts free of snow, ice, gravel, waste, twigs and leaves
- Clogged waterways with dammed water may cause landslides
- River erosion may trigger minor soil slips, which again may reduce the soil stability along the river
- Be aware of such soil slips in areas mapped with quick clay, and areas with marine deposits
- If such observations are made, do not hesitate to alert responsible municipal emergency staff at the local kommune
Consequences
- Landslides may be expected
- Exposed railways and roads may be closed
- Debris flows may reach the valley bottom even if they are triggered high in the terrain
Description
Steep slopes, as well as streams and rivers with high discharge, are particularly exposed. Heavy rain is expected. Along the watercourses in the flood areas high discharge can lead to erosion of masses at the foot of slopes. Rapid decline of water levels after flood can also cause local landslides.
Area
Applies to Deler av Vestland fylke
Time period
- Friday, 09 August kl. 19:00 - ongoing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - landslide dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Stay informed on the situation
- If you are crossing rivers without bridges, plan for alternative routes or for having to wait for the water to decrease
- Secure and/or move assets away from vulnerable areas (car, caravan along rivers/streams, basements)
- Cleaning of drainage paths and culverts is recommended
- Keep away from rivers and streams with high flow
Consequences
- Risk of storm water in urban areas, local flooding, stream bank erosion, changing waterways, shallow landslides at locations impacted by showers
Description
The water discharge is expected to increase rapidly in small and medium sized rivers is expected. Water discharge is later expected to also increase in the major rivers. Local flooding and erosion damage. Large amounts of rain are expected in the warning area, more futher in from the coast, 60-100mm/day from friday, lastning for up to two days.
Area
Applies to Vestland, Rogaland og helt vest i Agder
Time period
- Friday, 09 August kl. 19:00 - ongoing danger
Danger levels
Yellow - moderate dangerRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.noRecommendations
- Consider the need for preventive measures
- 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
Consequences
- 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
Description
From Friday evening to Saturday evening, heavy precipitation is expected. The location of the precipitation is still uncertain, but locally may fall 60-100 mm in 24 hours.
Area
Applies to Vestland South of Stad
Time period
- Friday, 09 August kl. 20:00 - ongoing danger
- Sunday, 11 August kl. 02:00 - danger is over
Danger levels
Yellow - heavy rainRead more about the severity levels at hjelp.yr.no
Time | Weather | Temp. | Precip. mm | Wind(gust) m/s | Wind desc. |
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10° | 0.1 to 1.9 | 2 m/s from west with gusts at 6 m/s | Light breeze from west with gusts at 6 m/s | ||
10° | 0.2 to 2.5 | 2 m/s from south west with gusts at 6 m/s | Light breeze from south west with gusts at 6 m/s | ||
10° | 0.2 to 3 | 3 m/s from south west with gusts at 7 m/s | Light breeze from south west with gusts at 7 m/s | ||
10° | 0.2 to 2.8 | 4 m/s from west with gusts at 9 m/s | Gentle breeze from west with gusts at 9 m/s | ||
10° | 0.2 to 2.2 | 5 m/s from west with gusts at 10 m/s | Gentle breeze from west with gusts at 10 m/s | ||
10° | 0.2 to 2 | 4 m/s from south west with gusts at 11 m/s | Gentle breeze from south west with gusts at 11 m/s | ||
10° | 0.1 to 1.5 | 3 m/s from west with gusts at 9 m/s | Light breeze from west with gusts at 9 m/s | ||
10° | 0.1 to 1.2 | 2 m/s from west with gusts at 8 m/s | Light breeze from west with gusts at 8 m/s | ||
10° | 0.1 to 0.7 | 2 m/s from west with gusts at 6 m/s | Light breeze from west with gusts at 6 m/s | ||
10° | 0.1 to 0.6 | 2 m/s from south west with gusts at 6 m/s | Light breeze from south west with gusts at 6 m/s | ||
11° | 0.1 to 0.7 | 2 m/s from west with gusts at 6 m/s | Light breeze from west with gusts at 6 m/s | ||
11° | 0.1 to 0.4 | 3 m/s from south west with gusts at 7 m/s | Light breeze from south west with gusts at 7 m/s | ||
11° | 0.1 to 0.5 | 4 m/s from west with gusts at 8 m/s | Gentle breeze from west with gusts at 8 m/s | ||
11° | 0 to 1 | 3 m/s from south west with gusts at 8 m/s | Light breeze from south west with gusts at 8 m/s | ||
11° | 0.1 to 1.1 | 4 m/s from west with gusts at 8 m/s | Gentle breeze from west with gusts at 8 m/s | ||
11° | 0 to 0.6 | 3 m/s from west with gusts at 10 m/s | Light breeze from west with gusts at 10 m/s | ||
12° | 0 to 0.4 | 2 m/s from west with gusts at 9 m/s | Light breeze from west with gusts at 9 m/s | ||
12° | 0 to 0.4 | 3 m/s from west with gusts at 6 m/s | Light breeze from west with gusts at 6 m/s | ||
12° | 0 to 0.2 | 3 m/s from west with gusts at 6 m/s | Light breeze from west with gusts at 6 m/s | ||
12° | 0 to 0.2 | 2 m/s from south west with gusts at 6 m/s | Light breeze from south west with gusts at 6 m/s | ||
11° | 0 to 0.2 | 2 m/s from south west with gusts at 5 m/s | Light breeze from south west with gusts at 5 m/s | ||
11° | 0 to 0.2 | 1 m/s from south west with gusts at 4 m/s | Light air from south west with gusts at 4 m/s | ||
11° | 0 | 1 m/s from south west with gusts at 4 m/s | Light air from south west with gusts at 4 m/s | ||
10° | 0 | 1 m/s from south west with gusts at 3 m/s | Light air from south west with gusts at 3 m/s |