A heavy rainstorm hit Southern and Eastern Norway on Thursday evening. An orange danger warning was sent out, valid from 6 p.m., and without an end time. Orange flood warning still applies for Agder, Telemark and Vestfold. – There was a lot of weather last night. Mostly in the form of rain, says traffic operator Rune Aamodt at Vegtrafikksentralen on Friday morning. The consequences can be extensive flooding and flood damage in exposed locations. This in turn can lead to closed roads and bridges, as well as stormwater in densely built-up areas. At the same time, there is a yellow warning on Yr.no for the rest of Eastern Norway. It contains a lot of rain, ice on the roads, and heavy snowfall in the mountains in the far north, as well as soil, slush and the risk of flash floods. The police in Agder inform news on Friday morning that they have received reports of some flooding and basements under water in Arendal. No serious incidents have been reported. Orange danger level If an orange level is reported, you must take it very seriously. This is not something that happens often, and it means great danger. Prepare for serious consequences, and think twice if you plan to stay in the area in question. The weather can cause serious damage The consequences will be great for many Real danger that lives and valuables may be lost Roads closed, boats cancelled, planes etc. The weather on Friday The Meteorological Institute reports rain for the region on Friday morning. Eastern Norway: Northeast breeze, fresh breeze in exposed places. On the north-east coast small and intermittently stiff gales, somewhat decreasing in the afternoon. Rain, snow or sleet in interior and higher-lying areas. Locally a lot of snow over approx. 300 meters. Agder: East and northeast fresh breeze, on the coast a stiff gale. Rain, sleet in interior and higher areas. Risk of locally heavy rain in outer areas from approx. Mandal and eastward. The wind has taken a toll and led to overturned trees. The picture is from Skien late Thursday evening. Photo: Theodor Asland Valen / news A lot of snow in the mountains In some places, a lot of snow has fallen early this winter. An overview from Yr shows that 18 centimeters of snow has fallen on Tryvannshøgda in Oslo. In Valdres, 25 have been measured. In Vestfold and Telemark, Sande in Holmestrand has 37 and Fyriegg in Tinn has 44 centimeters of snow. This is what it looks like in terms of snow. There is most snow in the areas marked in blue. Photo: yr.no Do you let bad weather affect you? I hate bad weather and get grumpy. I don’t let bad weather affect me. Bad weather puts me in a better mood. Show result Hello Do you have any thoughts or input on this matter? Please send me an email.
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Orange danger warning still in place – news Sørlandet – Local news, TV and radio
