Southern Norway braces for near-record heatwave as temperatures surge

Southern Norway is set for unusually high temperatures this week, with forecasts predicting up to 25°C in some regions, *Dagbladet* reports.

Meteorologists warn that long-standing local heat records could fall in inland areas of Telemark, Buskerud, Agder, and Akershus. The 1993 record of 24.9°C in Gvarv, Telemark, may be surpassed, according to Sigrid Marie Vildskog Auganæs of the Norwegian Meteorological Institute.

“County-level records could be broken, particularly in Agder and Telemark,” Auganæs told *Dagbladet* on Thursday. While not guaranteed, she noted the possibility remains.

The meteorologist advised residents to prepare for the sudden shift from winter conditions to summer-like heat by drinking plenty of water, wearing light-colored clothing, and using high-factor sunscreen. UV levels are expected to reach 4 on Thursday and Friday, necessitating SPF 30 or higher for adequate protection.

Meanwhile, northern Norway—particularly eastern Finnmark—will remain below freezing. A weekend cooldown is forecast nationwide, with snow expected in the north and overcast skies in the south before sunshine returns to southernmost regions on Sunday.