Nice Weather Comes with UV Alert | Health

05.06.2010 - Oslo

Nice Weather Comes with UV Alert

Many of us threw ourselves out to enjoy the shining spring sun and heat in Norway this weekend. But the experts warn about the increased UV radiation level all over the country.

Photo by Heb/ Ultraviolet radiation comes naturally from the sun. UV radiation can damage skin and eyes in both the short and long term.

In the weekend, UV radiation is expected to be between moderate and strong from Trøndelag and the south of Norway. So, the experts warn about taking necessary precautions to be protected from the harmful effect of the sun.

Here is the concentration of the UV Lights all over Scandinavia (Source: yr.no)

How should you behave under the sun

Strength	Measures
Low	None. Be out there and enjoy the sun!
Moderate	Clothing, hat and sunglasses. Take breaks from the sun!
Strong	Clothing, hat and sunglasses. Take breaks from the sun between. 12-15. Use sunscreen with a high factor (15) and UVA protection.
Very High	Avoid the sun between. 12-15 and seek shade. Wear clothes, hat and sunglasses.
Extreme	Avoid the sun between. 12-15. Find shade. Clothing, hat and sunglasses absolutely necessary.