It is already blowing well on the coast from Hordaland to Agder and it is having consequences in several areas.
Equinor reports that they are canceling all helicopter departures to and from Stavanger airport for the rest of the day, flight departures are canceled and Color Line will not sail to or from Denmark today.
Because there may be very strong gusts of wind along the coast today. From 12 o’clock onwards, a full and strong storm is expected. Wind gusts can have hurricane force.
The Norwegian Meteorological Institute has issued an orange warning.
– It is a serious situation, and one expects a number of consequences, among other things, in traffic and on the sea as a result of this. The danger warning ends at midnight, says state meteorologist Julie Solsvik Vågane.
Three have knocked over the road
In Ryfylke, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration reports that they have received many reports of trees and bushes that have fallen onto the road
When NRK talks to the meteorologist at 7.15 a strong gale is blowing on the coast, it is when the wind turns to the north-west that the strength should pick up.
– It will be strongest on the coast, but the north-west can move quite well across the country as well, so there are several people who must be prepared for a good deal of wind today, says Solsvik Vågane.
Here is an overview of the consequences of the storm.
- Ry county: In Ryfylke in Rogaland, the wind has picked up and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration receives many reports of trees and bushes that have fallen onto the road. They ask people to be careful.
- Rv 13: There has also been a small rock slide across the road in Suldal, between Helganes bridge and Suldalsporten, informs the police at X. The slide covers large parts of the road.
- The Danish boat: Fjordline reports the following on its website: «The bad weather unfortunately affects our sailing trip with Bergensfjord and Stavangerfjord on 21 – 22 December.” Color Line has everything canceled several flights (external link) between Kristiansand and Hirtshals and Larvik and Hirtshals.
- The Boknafjord association: In Rogaland, Fjord1 has completely changed the ferry route that goes across the Boknafjorden. The ferries will leave from Hanasand in Randaberg, instead of Mortavika in Stavanger.
- Helicopter traffic: Equionor reports that today’s trips to and from Stavanger airport have been canceled due to the weather. Updated information is available on the website heliport.no (external link).
- Air traffic: Stavanger Airport Sola reports several canceled flights from Amsterdam, as a result of the weather:
– The cancellations early today are due to the weather in Amsterdam, and those this afternoon are due to the weather in Rogaland, says Anette Sigmundstad, airport director Avinor.
You can find updated route information at Avinor their websites (external link).
- A lot of rain has also been reported today. In Jørpeland, water has entered a house.
The meteorologists state that the storm may also have the following consequences:
- Loose objects can be blown off guard
- Possibility of canceled departures for ferry, plane or other transport
- Bridges may be closed
- Certain journeys may have longer journey times
- The power supply may be affected.
- Certain roads may be closed due to trees or other objects in the roadway
- The strong wind can produce locally high waves in fjord areas and lakes
2023-12-21 08:28:22
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