Much of the road network is likely to be closed
Extreme weather "Ingunn" in Møre and Romsdal
Many high school students take long journeys by public transport. As a result, secondary schools in Møre and Romsdal implemented digital school on Wednesday.
– The weather situation means that being caught in road traffic could have serious consequences. Roads may be closed due to trees or other objects on the road. We ask everyone to follow the advice and take notifications seriously. We will closely monitor the situation, says Ole Jan Tønnesen, the manager of the district roads in the municipality of Møre and Romsdal.
Severe conditions are also expected in inland areas on Thursday night as winds change and rainfall occurs, most likely in the form of sleet and snow in inland areas. The avalanche danger also increases significantly on Wednesday afternoon/evening.
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"Ingunn" may haunt Trøndelag and Trondheim
Similar information can also be found on the website of the Trondhaim commune. There we read that extreme weather conditions "Ingunn" may hit Trøndelag and Trondheim on Wednesday afternoon and in the coming night. The wind may also be very strong on Thursday morning. Now it's important for everyone to take the necessary precautions to reduce the risk of storm damage.
Recommendations
The municipality of Trondheim shares the recommendations issued by the national authorities. This is:
- Stay inside
- Follow the directions of the emergency services.
If you MUST drive, follow the directions Norwegian Road Administration and check traffic reports (175.no) - Herring Varsom.noto get up-to-date information about the weather situation
- Follow the advice and check the status of carriers
- Prepare your home for a potentially longer power outage
- Emergency services must continually assess the need for preparedness
- Be careful when driving in the beach area and at sea
- Consider damage mitigation measures in advance
Extreme weather conditions can have the following consequences
- Being outdoors is dangerous and extremely large damage to buildings, infrastructure, forests and energy networks can be expected
- Great danger to departures, boats and other means of transport
- Bridges may be closed
- Roofs and tiles may be blown off homes and buildings
- Travel times for multiple trips may be significantly longer
- Significant impact on power supply
- Many roads may be closed due to trees or other objects on the road.
Snøfokk in the mountains causes limited visibility - Traffic jams and/or road closures are expected
- High waves may cause damage to infrastructure and buildings in the beach area
As some editors write, the last time such a situation occurred was in 1992.
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Source: fylke Møre i Romsdal, Trondheim municipality, Photo: pixabay
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