A new low pressure is heading towards central Norway and Helgeland from Friday evening. The Norwegian Meteorological Institute has issued an orange warning for gusts of wind. There is a yellow warning for parts of Møre and Romsdal. – When we get to Saturday, it’s up to a strong storm from the west again. And it is in central Norway, which had the worst weather yesterday, where there will be another round again at the start of the weekend. State meteorologist Pernille Borander says so. The roof of a housing complex in Rørvik was completely torn off on the night of 1 February 2024. Photo: Tariq Alisubh / news This road on Kvisten south of Frøya has been destroyed in the storm. Adrian Valsø is working on digging it again. A large roof slab has been demolished from Frøya storhall. 100 people from Skaun football were supposed to have a training session in the hall this weekend, writes Hitra-Frøya. Photo: Bjarte Johannesen / news Hallen på Frøya. Photo: Bjarte Johannesen / news Brakkerigg Charlottenlund. Photo: Bjørn Alexander / news Flooding in a car park in Namsos. Photo: Espen Andreas Sandmo / news Hospital in Flatanger. Photo: Morten Andersen / news Blown down pavilion at Scandic in Namsos. Photo: Espen Andreas Sandmo / news Skur blew over Frøya. Photo: Bjarte Johannesen / news Wind gusts of between 35 and 43 meters per second are expected, and strong storms along the coast. – It is uncertain where the wind will hit the hardest, so people must follow the warning, says meteorologist on duty Håvard Torset. The meteorologists recommend securing loose objects, avoiding traveling on exposed roads and allowing extra time for transport. This is what the meteorologist recommends: Fasten all loose objects Avoid traveling in exposed areas Calculate extra time for transport and driving Assess whether the journey is necessary Follow advice and check the status of transport operators Check road announcements (175.no) The need for preparedness must be continuously assessed by emergency operators Show caution when traffic in the beach zone and on the sea Consider measures in advance to limit damage Source: yr.no – There may also be a lot of snow and snowdrifts which can lead to traffic challenges. On the coast, the precipitation will mostly come as sleet. In the same area, there are also orange and red danger warnings for soil, slush, flood and avalanches. In some places, there is also a yellow warning for snow. Major destruction The extreme weather “Ingunn” tore roofs, windows, roads and trees with it when it wreaked havoc this week. On the night of 1 February, winds of up to 54.4 meters per second were measured at Kvaløyfjellet on Sømna. – It is therefore the strongest mean wind that has ever been measured in Norway, write Meteorologists at X. Wind measurements on the night of 1 February 2024. Photo: Meteorological Institute At Rørvik in Trøndelag, 15 people were evacuated after the roof of a residential complex flew off. wind gusts of up to 47 meters per second were measured there. – I have never come across anything like this before, said one of the evacuees, Camilla Moe Thorsen.
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Orange warning of gusts immediately after extreme weather “Ingunn” – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio
