Waarschuwingen, Rákkočearru

Wednesday evening increasing east near gale force 7. Thursday forenoon decreasing. If the engine stops you can float towards land. It is not recommended to be at sea in a small boat.

A lot of rain is expected, 45-50 mm in 24 hours locally. It has fallen 20-30 mm since early Wednesday. Further on, it is expected an additional 20-30 mm from Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning. The heaviest precipitation is expected on the western side of the fjords, and in the eastern parts of the Varanger Peninsula. Risk of flooding of low-lying areas in densely populated areas. Check varsom.no for more information. Locally difficult driving conditions, especially at waterways. Roads may be closed. Some journeys may have longer travel time. Road conditions affected with road spray and hydroplaning in some places. Consider the need for preventive measures. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors. Check road reports (175.no). Adjust the speed and use caution while driving.

Water discharge is expected to increase because of rain and snowmelt. This may cause local inundation where river channels are filled with ice and because of frozen ground. It also may cause ice drift in streams, with subsequent local inundation. Local flooding and erosion damage. High flow/water level in comparison to normal seasonal variations. Situation that requires vigilance and may cause local damages Stay informed on the situation. Secure and/or move assets away from vulnerable areas (car, caravan along rivers/streams, basements). Cleaning of drainage paths and culverts is recommended. Keep away from rivers and streams with high flow.