On Wednesday, no pupils will attend secondary school in Møre og Romdal, says director of skills and business in the county, Erik Brekken, to Rbnett.no. The reason is the extreme weather “Ingunn”, which will take effect from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning. A red danger warning has been issued for extremely strong gusts of wind for parts of Western Norway and north to Nordland. Red danger warning is the highest danger warning. The extreme weather has been named “Ingunn” and is expected from 12.00 tomorrow. Photo: Meteorological Institute – We do not want to expose our students and staff to the exposure that could be, especially when they are going home because the weather is going to be at its worst, says Erik Brekken. According to him, it is the first time they have closed the secondary schools due to wind warnings. – I don’t think we’ve ever experienced a red danger warning from the Meteorological Institute, so this is very special. Plans are being made for online teaching for the students. All secondary schools in Møre and Romsdal are closed on Wednesday. Photo: Roar Strøm Wind gusts of 40–50 meters per second Extreme weather will hit northern parts of Vestland, Møre and Romsdal, Trøndelag and Nordland. State meteorologist Geir Ottar Fagerlid says that the wind will be south-west hurricane in medium winds, and gusts of 40-50 meters per second. Local wind gusts of 30–35 meters per second are expected in the inner reaches. – Now comes “Ingunn”, and it is an area around Stad, Møre and Romsdal, Trøndelag and Helgeland that gets the worst wind, says Fagerlid. – It is important to take precautions. When there’s a hurricane, you shouldn’t be outside, says the meteorologist. This is how you should react to extreme weather Advice from the Meteorological Institute regarding extreme weather: Follow advice from emergency authorities. If you MUST drive, follow the advice of the Norwegian Road Administration and check road reports (175.no). Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Get your home ready for a potentially longer power outage. The need for preparedness must be assessed continuously by emergency responders. Use caution when driving in the beach zone and on the sea. In advance, consider measures to limit damage. Possible consequences of the extreme weather: It is dangerous to be outside, and unusually large damage to buildings, infrastructure, forests and power grids is expected. Great risk of canceling flight departures, boats and other transport. Bridges can be closed. Roof tiles and roof tiles can blow off houses and buildings. Many journeys will be able to have significantly longer journey times. The local power supply will be significantly affected. Many roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the roadway. Snowflake in the mountains reduces visibility. Traffic jams and/or closed roads expected. High waves can cause damage to infrastructure and buildings in the parking zone. Even the area that comes outside the worst gusts of the extreme weather will feel the wind well. In addition, strong gusts of wind are expected at yellow danger level for parts of East Norway and West Norway on Wednesday and Thursday, reports Yr. Kindergartens and schools close Several kindergartens and children’s and youth schools in both Vestland and Møre and Romsdal will remain closed on Wednesday. These schools are closed on Wednesday Møre and Romsdal All secondary schools in Møre and Romsdal are closed. Plans are being made for online teaching. Sula municipality closes the schools, but they are still open for stays during the school term. After-school care and kindergartens are open as normal. Giske junior high school. There is still room for parents who need to have their children at school and after-school care to report to the municipality on Tuesday evening. The children’s and youth schools in Ålesund. There is still room for parents who need to have their children at school and after-school care to report to the municipality on Tuesday evening. Molde municipality closes all children’s and youth schools. The schools in Haram municipality are closing. The schools in Sunndal are closed because the school bus has been cancelled. The schools in Surnadal are closed due to canceled school transport. The schools in Tingvoll municipality are closed due to canceled school transport. The schools on Sandsøy and Kvamsøy in Sande are closed. Vartdal school in Ørsta is closed. The schools in Sula are closed. The schools in Sykkylven are closed. Vestland All schools and kindergartens in Måløy. Schools and kindergartens in the outer district of Stad municipality. All schools in Bremanger municipality except for the schools and kindergartens in Ålfoten and Davik. Updated 30.01.23, at 22.00. In Møre and Romsdal, many of the closed schools still open so that children can come to school. One of these places is Ålesund. – We have people who have socially critical jobs, and in order for them to get to work with small children, it is important that they have a safe place to be, says mayor Håkon Lykkebø Strand in Ålesund. Can lead to challenges in traffic The Swedish Road Traffic Agency says drivers should make an assessment if they have to go out for a drive. – If you travel, you must make sure you have enough fuel, electricity, clothes and food in case you have a problem, says traffic operator Ken Ove Holm. County road manager Ole Jan Tønnesen says bridges and stretches of road will probably be closed on Wednesday, especially in outer parts of Møre and Romsdal. Roads may be closed due to trees or other obstacles in the roadway. Tønnesen asks everyone to follow the advice that comes and to take the warnings that come in seriously. Challenging conditions are also expected in inland areas during the night to Thursday, when the wind will turn. Then there will be precipitation, most likely as sleet and snow in inland areas. Also a lot of wind in Austlandet It will also be windy in Austlandet on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday afternoon and evening, a south-westerly fresh breeze to a slight gale is expected in exposed places, according to the meteorologist. – It is not often that we have it in the inner circle, says Wiberg. On the coast of Austlandet and Sørlandet it can blow up to a storm. From Friday, the wind will decrease and the temperatures will rise. Milder air and double-digit plus degrees are expected in large parts of southern Norway. – The warm air comes in over the whole country, with an extra drying effect on the east side of the mountain, says Wiberg. The highest temperatures are expected in Austafjell.
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