SMHI Issues Yellow Warnings for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Sweden

SMHI has issued yellow warnings for rain similar to cloudbursts in the southern parts of Sweden on Friday and in large parts of central Norrland on Saturday.

» Published: July 18 2025

SMHI Issues Yellow Warnings for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Sweden
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In the southern parts, it's about both heavy rain and thunderstorms, which will move in over Halland's county – but also Skåne, Kronoberg, and Jönköping's county. SMHI urges to seal cellars and move objects that can be damaged, since there is a risk of flooding.

The downpours are expected to come during the afternoon and evening, which can lead to up to 30–50 millimeters of rain in some places.

For the middle of Norrland, heavy thunderstorms can form and locally also strong gusts of wind. There is also a risk of flooding here.

SMHI has also issued a yellow warning for high temperatures for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in parts of northeastern Norrland. The same warning applies to the inner parts of middle Norrland on Friday and Saturday.

Fact: Weather warnings

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SMHI has three levels of weather warnings:

Yellow warning: Consequences for society, some risks for the public.

Orange warning: Serious consequences for society, danger for the public.

Red warning: Very serious consequences for society, great danger for the public.

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