Meteorologists warn against both storm, high water, six feet high waves, avalanche risk and difficult driving conditions – to mention a few.
Tuesday afternoon it blew gale several places in western Norway, and it is expected to storm off the coast of Rogaland. Along the coast there may be waves at around six feet, writes Yr.no.
– Harmful to go out
Skipper Arne Christensen Redningsskøyta RS Seaman, were out at sea around Stavanger Tuesday evening, telling NTB about hazardous conditions.
– We were a walk out by Jåttåvågen and where it blew so hard that it was downright dangerous to be at sea, or do work there. There was a wind velocity of 28 meters per second, he said.
– When the wind blows so well on the coast there are no major reasons to go out, said duty meteorologist in Bergen, Martin Granerød.
Especially in Nordhordland and Hardanger trees blown and overturned several places, writes BergensAvisen.
– In the whole district, we get messages about trees uprooting in the road at random, said traffic operator Ove Amundsen by Road Traffic Management Centre said.
Several roads closed
The storm has led to several county roads and bridges are closed. On European route E134 over Haukelifjell was at 22 o’clock Tuesday convoy.
Highway 13 Vikafjellet is closed and will not be opened until at least Wednesday while Highway 7 over Hardangervidda was closed for vehicles with total weight below 7.5 tons .
Also, several ferries on Tuesday set, including ferry between Oslo and Frederikshavn in Denmark.
– Captain has made an assessment that it’s going to be too windy. It also leads to the demise of Frederikshavn at 9:00 also been set, says Jesper Waltersson Stena Line VG.
The newspaper also writes that Color Line announces minor delays due to weather conditions.
The storm rages
The storm will ravage the coast from Østfold, via Southern and Western Norway to Stad – and will vary between small storm and storm.
The storm will move from Western and eastwards. In the west and in the counties are expected most wind between 22 and 24 o’clock Tuesday, reports Yr. The worst wind will give up during the night and morning hours.
Most rainfall is expected in Rogaland and Vest-Agder, where it is expected up to 50 millimeters in twelve hours. The strong wind will give difficult driving conditions in the mountains.
The Norwegian Meteorological Institute has issued a NOTICE forecast where in addition to the strong wind Østafjells and Skagerrak, also warned against high water.
High water levels
On Wednesday evening there is a risk high water from Whales to Mandal. “Estimated to 70-90 centimeters above the height specified in tide tables, expected late Wednesday night and on Thursday morning,” writes Meteorological Institute.
In Rogaland, Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane is the reported large avalanche danger – danger level 4 – Wednesday.
In Sogn og Fjordane and Møre og Romsdal is expected southerly storm on the coast and in the mountains. Strong wind and snow will give difficult driving conditions in the mountains. Wednesday night is expected high water, 70-80 centimeters above tide table, says the OBS notification.
Take precautions
Strong winds and high water does not provide at least challenges for boaters who are encouraged to take a second look at moorings and lashings of tarpaulins before the wind take proper roof.
The insurance company IF is also out with a list of precautions they believe people should take before the storm arrives.
Among the points is to make sure that gutters, drains and grates are cleaned of leaves so that water drains away properly. Also drain inside the house should be inspected and cleaned.
Large cars, caravans and campers should also be moved to leeward as they have such a large surface that they virtually will act as a sail in the wind. (© NTB)
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