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Severe situation that occurs rarely, requires contingency preparedness and may cause severe 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. Emergency authorities must be prepared for the fact that building and infrastructure in general may be subject to serious incidents.

Severe situation that occurs rarely, requires contingency preparedness and may cause severe damages 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. Emergency authorities must be prepared for the fact that building and infrastructure in general may be subject to serious incidents. Stay informed on the situation.

From Friday afternoon there is the possibility of extremely strong wind gusts of 35-45 m/s is expected from southwest and violent storm force 11 to hurricane force 12 at the coast. The most severe wind gusts are expected in the coastal and mountainous regions. During Friday evening, the wind will come from the west and decrease gradually, first in the southern part. Expect cancelled departures for ferry, plane, or other transport. Bridges may be closed. Ceiling tiles blow off houses and buildings. Allow a lot of extra time for transportation and driving, even for short journeys. The power supply locally will be significantly affected. The power supply will be significantly affected. Many roads may be closed due to trees or other objects. 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. Follow the advice of emergency authorities. If you MUST drive, follow the advice from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and check road reports (175.no). Follow advice and check status from transport operators. Prepare your home for a potentially long power outage. The need for emergency preparedness shall be assessed continuously by emergency response actors. Be careful in coastal areas. In advance consider measures to limit damage.