– Be prepared that things will take time. There may be problems with ferry traffic and bridges may be closed. Secure loose objects in your garden, says state meteorologist Magnus Haukeland to news. The Norwegian Meteorological Institute has issued several yellow danger warnings for Southern and Western Norway on Saturday. These are the danger warnings: In the outer regions of Rogaland and Hordaland, a yellow danger warning for strong winds has been sent out on Saturday. Yellow danger warning for landslides and floods in parts of Rogaland, Vestland and Møre og Romsdal. A warning has also been sent for Agder and parts of Telemark. Locally strong gusts of 20 to 25 m/s are expected in inland areas, on the coast and in the mountains above 30 m/s. A yellow danger warning has been issued for snow in the mountain regions of southern Norway. At the same time, there is a strong wind and danger of snow drifts. A strong low pressure is on its way towards the coast of Western Norway. There will be a small to full storm along the coast. It can also cause high waves along the coast. – And the wind will probably be able to pass 33 meters per second in the throws, says Haukeland. State meteorologist Magnus Haukeland. Photo: Therese Pisani / news According to the warning, the wind gusts can reach 35 meters per second in exposed places. The wind will first come from the west, later northwest. The wind increases first in Rogaland, but from Saturday afternoon also in Hordaland, according to the meteorologists. Secure loose items and be prepared for things to take time in Saturday night traffic. There can be a full storm on the coast of Rogaland. Photo: Ole Andreas Bø / news The meteorologist recommends that people stay inside on Saturday evening. – It could probably be a good idea, says Haukeland. Danger of landslides and floods Lightning and thunder have also been reported in some places tomorrow morning, and a yellow danger warning has been issued about a yellow danger warning about the danger of landslides and floods in northern parts of Rogaland, Vestland and Møre og Romsdal A yellow danger warning has been issued for landslides and floods. Graphics: Varsom.no Up to 60 millimeters of rainfall is expected within 24 hours in exposed places. This may lead to exposed sections of track and road being closed. – Stay away from steep slopes, as well as streams and rivers with a large water flow, write the meteorologists. A yellow warning has been sent out about snow drifts on the mountain passes in southern Norway. Photo: Olav Røli / news The meteorologist: – Wait until Sunday to drive home A yellow danger warning has also been sent out about snow drifts in the mountains in southern Norway and people are asked to allow extra time on the way home from the autumn holiday. – There may be locally difficult driving conditions due to snow packing on the road. Convoy driving may be introduced and/or roads may be closed at short notice, the meteorologists write. The weekend marks the end of the autumn holidays for many, and the meteorologist makes a call to those who are thinking of driving over the mountain passes in southern Norway: – Right on Saturday, I might have dropped it, or I would have left as early as possible. Otherwise, it’s probably fine to wait until Sunday, exactly that weekend here, says Haukeland. Color Line has canceled all its departures between Norway and Denmark tomorrow. Photo: NTB Has canceled all departures The ferry company Color Line has canceled all its sailings between Norway and Denmark tomorrow. Due to the weather conditions, there will be no departures from either Larvik or Kristiansand, an overview on the company’s website shows. The Meteorological Institute has sent out a danger warning at yellow level about storms in the Outer Skagerrak from last night. Strong winds will lead to very high waves, according to the warning.
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