The Norwegian Meteorological Institute has issued a yellow warning for strong gusts of wind and storms in parts of Eastern Norway on Monday. Strong gusts of up to 22 meters per second are expected. – It’s heading towards autumn, and then it’s autumnal weather with gray and showers and wind, says on-duty meteorologist Ingrid Bentsen. The yellow warning for wind affects large areas around the Oslofjord. Specifically Vestfold, Østfold and Akershus. Locally strong gusts of 17–22 m/s are expected from the south, later south-west, and stiff to strong gales on the coast. The wind will increase first in the west. Photo: Meteorological Institute A storm is expected along the entire coast from the Swedish border down towards the southern coast. – It will be mostly on the coast. It has been 21.7 in the casts at Gullholmen in Moss and 21.4 in the casts at Strømtangen in Fredrikstad in the last 24 hours, says Bentsen. She asks both boat owners and homeowners to take precautions. – You should be careful. If you have things standing loose, such as a trampoline, it can be blown away by the wind, and then you should be aware, says Bentsen. Your browser does not support the embedding of external content. In addition, some lightning and thunder are reported. There has been thunder and lightning in Vestfold and Østfold. Soon 100 damage reports Eastern Norway was also affected by a lot of weather on Friday and at the weekend. The storm “Lillian” caused floods and led to the cancellation of concerts in several places. The insurance companies have also noticed how the storm affected southern Norway. Gjensidige alone has received almost 100 damage reports and expects more. – Throughout the weekend there has been a steady stream of damage reports from many desperate customers, reports communications manager Bjarne Aani Rysstad in Gjensidige. The damage to be discussed is storm damage, water in basements and in buildings that are not sealed. A tree has fallen across Myreveien in Tønsberg this weekend. Photo: Vestfold intermunicipal fire service In addition, the wind over the weekend has left its mark. Some boats have suffered and docks have felt the wind. – The typical wind damage is building damage to roofs, windows and doors, and roof tiles flying off, says Rysstad. Will give up beyond Monday Despite the fact that there is a certain probability that the insurance companies will have more to do beyond Monday, the weather will improve somewhat. – The showers will subside in the afternoon. There will still be wind on the coast and up to stiff gales, says the state meteorologist, Ingrid Bentsen. A risk of storm has been reported along the coast in Østfold and here in Moss. Photo: Odd Skjerdal / news The ferries at Hvaler in Østfold report that there may be a stop to ferry traffic at short notice. In Moss, the ferry goes towards Horten as normal. The Swedish Traffic Agency tells news on Monday morning that there are so far no trees blocking traffic. Published 26/08/2024, at 08.32 Updated 26.08.2024, at 09.26
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Yellow warning for strong winds around the Oslofjord – news Østfold – Local news, TV and radio
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