Heat record and almost tropical night in Troms – then the snow returns – news Troms and Finnmark

At 2 am on Wednesday, 18.2 degrees were measured at Lyngen-Ura in Troms. – It is both a record and the hottest in the country, reports the Meteorologists at X. In other words, a hotter night – or day temperature – has never been measured in the penultimate month of the year. They were not alone in having an unusually warm night. – Several places in the north measured over 15 degrees last night. It has already turned, and the temperatures have already started to drop. At seven o’clock the highest temperature in the county was measured at 10 degrees. Assessing danger warning number 4 At the same time it is wet and rainy in several places in the north. This means that the Norwegian Meteorological Institute has now issued a warning about high water levels. They warn that floods can cause water damage to infrastructure and buildings in some places in the beach zone. – The water may rise quite a bit, says meteorologist on duty, Iselin Skjervagen, to news Troms’ morning broadcast. A yellow warning has been issued for high water levels in Troms and Finnmark. Graphics: Meteorological Institute There is also an ongoing warning for gales or storms out at sea along the entire northern Norwegian coast. The meteorologists are now considering whether a danger warning should also be issued for strong gusts of wind. – You can also follow throughout the day if there is a danger warning for gusts of wind. Because it’s windy outside now. It is now in a stiff to strong gale, from the southwest. There may also be a small storm along the coast, says meteorologist on duty Iselin Skjervagen. In addition, there is a danger warning for snow. It doesn’t start until Thursday evening. It is expected that a lot of snow will fall during the night in higher and inland areas. – There will be a transition where there will be sleet and snow showers first, says Skjervagen. The Norwegian Meteorological Institute expects between 20-30 cm of snow in some places from Wednesday to Friday. Graphics: Meteorological Institute Published 13.11.2024, at 09.35 Updated 13.11.2024, at 09.59



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