SMHI Issues Yellow Warnings for Heavy Rain in Sweden

SMHI warns of heavy showers and torrential rain from the southernmost Skåne up along the West Coast, and in large parts of Västra Götaland on Tuesday. New yellow rain warnings are also issued for Wednesday.

» Published: July 15 2025 at 10:03

SMHI Issues Yellow Warnings for Heavy Rain in Sweden
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Tuesday's warning for Skåne and the west coast applies during the afternoon and evening.

It can also be elements of thunder and we'll see if it becomes precipitation that has elements of hail in it, says Maria Svedestig, meteorologist at SMHI.

Locally, large amounts of rain are expected in a short time, up to between 30 and 40 millimeters, which can lead to flooding.

If these heavy showers come in an urban area with a lot of asphalt, it can cause problems with short-term flooding. If they come out in the forest, it doesn't matter, then nature can swallow the water pretty quickly, says Maria Svedestig.

The warning includes Skåne County, Halland County, southern Västra Götaland County, and western Jönköping and Kronoberg counties. Exactly where the showers can strike is difficult to predict.

It can be anywhere in this area, and maybe even a little outside, says Maria Svedestig.

Also for Wednesday, SMHI has issued a yellow warning for rain similar to cloudbursts in parts of southeastern Svealand and northwestern Götaland, where 30 to 50 millimeters can fall in a short time. Thunder can also occur.

Previously, SMHI also warns of high temperatures in the inner parts of central Norrland. There, the daytime temperature is expected to be at least 30 degrees on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

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