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Thursday afternoon and evening there is a risk of frequent lightning. Over Finnmarksvidda has been already observed frequent lightning. There will be local differences in intensity. Some places will not experience any lightning. Thunderstorms can lead to locally strong wind gusts around 15-25 m/s. Locally heavy rain showers. Danger of damage to object(s) as a result of lightning strikes. The power supply and TV / internet may be affected. Lightning strikes can cause fires in buildings or forests/vegetation. Stay up to date on the development of the weather and the weather forecast. Monitor the weather radar or lyn.met.no. Assess the need for preventive measures. Disconnect electrical appliances. Adjust driving speed according to the road/weather conditions. Seek shelter. Avoid open plains and large trees. Do not swim or bathe.

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. Water discharge is expected to increase in the major rivers. 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). Keep away from rivers and streams with high flow.