Consequences of the storm “Pia” – news Rogaland – Local news, TV and radio

On Thursday afternoon, very strong gusts of wind are expected along the coast from the south of Hordaland to Agder. From 12 o’clock onwards, a full and strong storm is expected. Wind gusts can have hurricane force. – It is a serious situation, and one expects a number of consequences, among other things, in traffic and on the sea as a result of this. The danger warning ends at midnight, says state meteorologist Julie Solsvik Vågane. When news talks to the meteorologist at 7.15 a strong gale is blowing on the coast, it is when the wind turns to the north-west that the strength should pick up. The Meteorological Institute has The Meteorological Institute has issued an orange danger warning. The wind is strongest in parts of Rogaland and Agder. In Ryfylke in Rogaland, the wind has picked up and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration receives many reports of trees and bushes that have fallen onto the road. They ask people to be careful. E18: Queues and challenging driving conditions have been reported. At Grenlandsporten in Porsgrunn, a traffic closure was also reported in the morning. The road is open after the accident. Danskebåten: Fjordline reports the following on its website: “Unfortunately, the bad weather affects our sailing trip with Bergensfjord and Stavangerfjord on 21 – 22 December.”. Color Line has already canceled several departures (external link) between Kristiansand and Hirtshals and Larvik and Hirtshals. The Boknafjord connection: In Rogaland, Fjord1 has completely changed the ferry route that runs across the Boknafjord. The ferries will leave from Hanasand in Randaberg, instead of Mortavika in Stavanger. Helicopter traffic: Several departures from the helicopter terminal at Stavanger airport have all been cancelled. Updated information is available on the website heliport.no (external link). Air traffic: Stavanger Airport Sola reports several canceled flights from Amsterdam: – The cancellations early today are due to the weather in Amsterdam, and those this afternoon are due to the weather in Rogaland, says Anette Sigmundstad, airport director Avinor. You can find updated route information on Avinor’s website (external link). The meteorologists state that the storm may have the following consequences: Loose objects may be blown off guard Possibility of canceled departures for ferries, planes or other transport Bridges may be closed Some journeys may have longer journey times Power supply may be affected. Certain roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the roadway. The strong wind may cause locally high waves in fjord areas and lakes



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