Danger warning for a lot of lightning in parts of Eastern Norway – news Østfold – Local news, TV and radio

– There were enormous amounts that flowed over the ditch. We have not experienced this before. But we think it will go well, says Hans Petter Lunde, general manager of Østfold car auction. The Norwegian Meteorological Institute has issued a warning for lightning on Wednesday afternoon. The danger warning applies to parts of Eastern Norway. In connection with the thunderstorm, there may also be locally heavy rain showers The rain showers have led to flooding in a car shop in Askim. The water has flowed into the shop and into the basement. For parts of Eastern Norway, a lightning warning has been issued for this afternoon Photo: Meteorological Institute Danger of fire The unstable weather will last through the afternoon. The danger increases from 13.00 and lasts until 17.00. – There will be local differences in intensity. Some places will not get thunderstorms, the meteorologists write. The lightning strikes can lead to fires in buildings and in forests, the Meteorological Institute reports. There is a risk of damage to objects. The power supply, TV and internet can also be affected. More people without power Elvia reports that several households have been affected by power cuts. In Oslo and around 50 households without electricity. Around 30 households are without electricity in Skiptvet. The online company Elvia reports this on its website. In Engerdal, just under 32 households are affected by power cuts. Also in Indre Østfold, several people are without electricity. Elvia states that they are working to solve the problem. Published 12.06.2024, at 13.18 Updated 12.06.2024, at 13.31



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