Finnmark expects up to 70 mm of rain – news Troms and Finnmark

– It will be wet, there will be a lot of rain. It will be worst until mid-day tomorrow, says on-duty meteorologist Maiken Vassel. 40–50 mm of precipitation is expected in Finnmark over the next 24 hours. In some places it can reach as much as 70 mm. – There are probably few who will experience the 70 mm in 24 hours, but some stations have already received a good amount of precipitation, she says. Vassel highlights the weather station in Kvænangen, which has already received 24.1 mm of rain. – It is expected that there will be as much once more. May have consequences The Meteorological Institute has issued a yellow warning for very heavy rain in Western Finnmark. – This particularly applies to the Øksfjord peninsula. There is a yellow warning, but with the possibility of very heavy rain. Vassel says that the danger warning may be adjusted upwards, but that it is unlikely. – There is so much rainfall, that we expect that there may be slightly greater consequences, meteorologist on duty Eirin Ristesund told news on Wednesday morning. In densely built-up areas there is a risk of stormwater. A lot of storm water can also lead to difficult driving conditions, hydroplaning or closed roads. A lot of rain is expected in this area in Vest-Finnmark over the next 24 hours. Graphics: Meteorological Institute Issued hazard warning NVE has also issued a yellow hazard warning. One is for flooding in Finnmark and northern parts of Troms. From Wednesday afternoon, it is expected that the flow of water in streams and rivers will increase due to the large amounts of rainfall. This can lead to local flooding and erosion damage. – A particularly high water flow and water level is expected compared to what is normal for the time of year, reports Varsom.no. A yellow danger warning for landslides and floods has also been issued for parts of Troms and Finnmark. Steep slopes, as well as streams and rivers with a large flow of water are particularly vulnerable. With current weather forecasts, it is the northern parts of Troms and outer areas of Western Finnmark that are most exposed. Published 19.06.2024, at 18.43 Updated 19.06.2024, at 20.08



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