Waarschuwingen, Hesthaglia

Early Friday morning southerly near gale force 7, occasionally gale force 8, decreasing Friday morning, first in the south. From Friday forenoon northwest up to gale force 8. If the engine stops you can float away from land. Risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea. Moderate waves. Risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea. Large waves. High risk of dangerous situations when in a small boat at sea. Sea heaps up. Moderate amounts of airborne spray. Moderately high waves with breaking crests forming spindrift. Considerable airborne spray. Do not go out at sea in a small boat

Locally strong wind gusts around 27-33 m/s are expected from northwest, and severe gale 9 to storm 10 at the coast. Wind increases in the south first. Loose items may be taken by the wind. Possibly cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Bridges may be closed. Some journeys may have longer travel times. The power supply may be impacted, due to tree(s) falling over. Some roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the road. Blowing snow at higher altitudes causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads. High waves may cause damage to infrastructure and buildings in the coastal zone. Secure loose objects. Close windows and doors tightly. Make sure that gutters, scaffolding, aerials and tarpaulins are securely attached. Avoid unnecessary journeys to exposed places. Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Check road reports (175.no). Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.

From Friday morning to Saturday morning, 20-30 cm of snow is expected locally due to heavy snow showers. At the coast it will rain first, and then gradually start snowing. Difficult and challenging driving conditions are expected. Vulnerable infrastructure can be affected due to accumulation of snow. Travel time may increase on some journeys. Local driving conditions may become difficult. Blowing snow at higher altitudes causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads. Blowing snow causes reduced visibility and possibly convoys and/or closed roads. Vulnerable installations and objects should be protected. Allow some extra time for transportation and driving. Use tires fit for winter conditions and use caution while driving. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors.