Heavy rain threatens Oslo World Cup parties as Norway take on England

Oslo residents planning to watch Norway's World Cup quarter-final against England outdoors on Saturday face a potential washout. A 'yellow' weather warning has been issued for the country's southeast, forecasting locally heavy rain showers with thunder.

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Saturday afternoon and early evening, locally heavy rain showers with thunder are expected.

Authorities and fans are reviewing arrangements as the forecast threatens to disrupt the large outdoor gatherings that have become a hallmark of Norway's World Cup journey. Tens of thousands have packed streets and squares to cheer on their team, celebrating their first men's World Cup appearance since 1998.

The Norwegian Meteorological Institute warned of potential stormwater issues in densely populated areas, with risks of water penetrating basements, local flooding, changes to streams and rivers, landslides, and flash floods where the heaviest rain falls. Some areas could see more than 20 mm of rain in an hour.

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In some places, more than 20 mm may fall in an hour.

However, there is a silver lining for organizers. The rain is expected to stop around 8:00 p.m. local time, with the match in Miami kicking off at 11 p.m., meaning the worst of the weather may have passed by game time. The country's weather maxim, 'there's no bad weather, only bad clothes,' will be put to the test.

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There is a risk of stormwater in densely populated areas, and water penetrating basements. Risk of local flooding, changes in stream and river courses, landslides and flash floods where the heaviest rain showers hit.