Home HomeSwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Traffic Jams from Roskilde – Visitors Flee the Weather

Bad weather is expected to hit Roskilde Festival in Denmark with strong gusts of wind, heavy showers, thunder, and potentially hail. Several visitors have chosen to leave the area, which has created traffic jams.

» Updated: 16 July 2024, 14:22

» Published: 06 July 2024

Traffic Jams from Roskilde – Visitors Flee the Weather
Photo: Torben Christensen/TT

Bad weather is expected to hit the Roskilde Festival in Denmark with strong gusts of wind, heavy showers, thunderstorms, and potentially hail. Several visitors have chosen to leave the area, which has created traffic congestion.

A severe storm has swept over Denmark on Saturday evening, and the southern parts of the country have been hit by large hailstorms, according to Ritzau.

It's not as bad in the northern parts where Roskilde is located. However, the combination of strong gusts of wind and heavy showers may still cause a storm, according to DMI, Denmark's equivalent to SMHI.

Organizer: "Be vigilant"

According to SMHI, wind gusts of between 14 and 17 meters per second are expected over the Sound of Bälten, just north of Roskilde.

The festival organizers are cooperating with DMI and have their own meteorologist on site to be able to act quickly and smoothly, says Roskilde's safety manager Morten Therkildsen via email to TT.

"We are particularly vigilant about strong rain, strong gusts of wind, and naturally lightning," he writes.

Two stages – Platform and Apollo – may be difficult to operate on during strong rain and thunderstorms, adds Therkildsen.

Traffic congestion

Festival participants are also being urged to pack up loose tents and pavilions, secure loose parts properly, and stay updated via the festival app.

Several participants began leaving the festival already on Saturday, resulting in traffic congestion, reports Ritzau.

Sunday is expected to be somewhat calmer, although the winds will continue to be strong. A concert had to be interrupted and the audience evacuated due to thunderstorms and rain on Friday.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

They Can Be the Thriller of the Year
1 MIN READ

They Can Be the Thriller of the Year

Liam Payne flies home to England
1 MIN READ

Liam Payne flies home to England

They will be hosting Melodifestivalen
2 MIN READ

They will be hosting Melodifestivalen

Emotional when Hans dies in "Wahlgren's World"
2 MIN READ

Emotional when Hans dies in "Wahlgren's World"

The TV series about The Pirate Bay doesn't take sides
3 MIN READ

The TV series about The Pirate Bay doesn't take sides

Kimmel after Trump's victory: "Good evening for Putin"
1 MIN READ

Kimmel after Trump's victory: "Good evening for Putin"

The Turnaround: SR Takes Over Threatened Library
1 MIN READ

The Turnaround: SR Takes Over Threatened Library

Up to 400 may be laid off from Finnish Yle
1 MIN READ

Up to 400 may be laid off from Finnish Yle

The Swedish songs that count towards the EU's songbook
1 MIN READ

The Swedish songs that count towards the EU's songbook

Oasis Expands World Tour
1 MIN READ

Oasis Expands World Tour

Kristofer Hivju is Santa's unknown brother
3 MIN READ

Kristofer Hivju is Santa's unknown brother

Celebrities react to the election result
2 MIN READ

Celebrities react to the election result

The State Wins Against Secretly Filmed Vaccine Opponent
2 MIN READ

The State Wins Against Secretly Filmed Vaccine Opponent

St. Goran Hospital becomes a reality TV show
1 MIN READ

St. Goran Hospital becomes a reality TV show

"Michael" to Premiere in Fall 2025
1 MIN READ

"Michael" to Premiere in Fall 2025

Million Support to Malmö Art Hall
1 MIN READ

Million Support to Malmö Art Hall

Jens Lapidus makes TV about famous violent crimes
2 MIN READ

Jens Lapidus makes TV about famous violent crimes

Million Grant to Malmö Art Hall
1 MIN READ

Million Grant to Malmö Art Hall

This week's film and series
2 MIN READ

This week's film and series

Dr. Phil: I'm not supporting Trump
1 MIN READ

Dr. Phil: I'm not supporting Trump