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Norway's WC Game: Rain Threatens Fan Celebrations
10 Jul
Summary
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for Norway's quarter-final game.
- Outdoor fan gatherings in Oslo may be impacted by severe weather.
- The rain is expected to cease before the game's 11 p.m. kickoff.
Fans in Oslo, Norway, are bracing for potential heavy rain and thunderstorms as the national team prepares to face England in a World Cup quarter-final match on Saturday. Large outdoor gatherings have become a hallmark of Norway's World Cup campaign, with tens of thousands of supporters congregating to watch their side play.
However, a 'yellow' weather warning issued for the south-east of Norway predicts locally heavy rain showers accompanied by thunder throughout Saturday afternoon and early evening. The Norwegian Meteorological Institute has warned of potential stormwater issues in densely populated areas, along with risks of basement flooding, landslides, and flash floods.
The country's famed "no bad weather, only bad clothes" maxim will be put to the test. Fortunately for organizers of outdoor viewing events, the adverse weather is anticipated to conclude around 8:00 p.m., providing a window before the 11 p.m. kickoff in Miami.
