– People should not take risks.

The storm is expected to hit Wednesday.

The tropical storm has previously struck the United States and is now outside of Scotland, according to the Meteorological Institute.

– The storm is now steadily heading towards western Norway, on-duty meteorologist Espen Biseth Granan tells BT.

Between 60 and 90 millimeters of precipitation have been forecast for twelve hours on Wednesday.

– People should not take risks and should follow the news alerts, says Granan.

Orange hazard warning

NVE has issued an Orange Tier Flood Hazard and Landslide Warning for Vestland County, as well as Orange Tier Flood Hazard for parts of Sogn and Hordaland.

The orange level is a “serious situation that occurs rarely,” according to varsom.no. The forecast is valid for one day from Wednesday morning.

On the danger of flooding, varsom.no writes that local flooding and / or erosion damage can be expected in smaller streams and rivers, and that it can lead to road and bridge closures.

Traffic problems

Excess water can be the most precarious consequence, according to the meteorology expert. It can cause landslides and, for example, affect roads and road connections.

– People probably have to worry about things taking time and going a little slow on Wednesday, says Granan.

County emergency manager Haavard Stensvand says they have relayed the hazard warnings to municipalities and will help when needed.

– We are used to dealing with situations of this kind in western Norway, he says.

– Well prepared

The municipality of Bergen is already in the process of verifying important electrical outlets and the Urban Environment Agency will also follow up on Wednesday.

– Staff will also be available in all areas during the rainy season, says Inger Strømme at the municipality’s security center.

The fire service declares that they have normal preparedness for emergencies, but that they call in additional teams if there are many assignments.

– We are well prepared, says Tore Fanebust in exchange 110.