SMHI's orange weather warning affects the entire Gothenburg area, northern Götaland and the southwesternmost parts of Svealand. A yellow warning for wind has also been issued for other parts of Götaland and Svealand.
Take the warning seriously, says SMHI meteorologist Christopher Greenland.
The Swedish Transport Administration is continuously checking with the relevant transport companies and SMHI about the situation during Easter Eve. At 5 p.m., the administration announced that departures had already been cancelled.
It will be very windy. We have already closed certain sections in Småland. It has started to get windy there and several trees have blown down onto the tracks, says Johan Nilsson Holmqvist, press communicator at the Swedish Transport Administration.
Fallen trees
The sections Nässjö–Landeryd, Nässjö–Vetlanda, Jönköping–Vaggeryd and Kalmar–Linköping have been closed until at least 7 a.m. on Monday due to fallen trees, according to Nilsson Holmqvist.
Speed limits have also been introduced on certain sections of road in Bohuslän and the Gothenburg area.
A good general reminder for anyone traveling in the area is to check that the train is actually running, because a few services are being cancelled right now, says Nilsson Holmqvist.
The weather currently appears to be at its worst from noon on Sunday until Sunday evening.
Nilsson Holmqvist believes that Easter traffic will be at its most intense on Monday, and then the worst of the weather is expected to be over.
The wind is also easing at sea. Stena Line is cancelling a total of four ferry departures between Gothenburg and Fredrikshamn on Sunday and Monday, the company announced.
Urged to stay home
SMHI's warnings are valid from Sunday at 12 noon until 2 a.m. on Easter Monday.
By then, storm Dave is expected to have moved from the British Isles and hit Scandinavia.
SMHI sends a general recommendation.
If you have the opportunity to stay home, do so. Trains and public transport may be cancelled. Falling trees may cause power outages. Avoid staying in the forest. If you have loose objects, it is a good idea to bring them inside so they do not blow away, says Christopher Greenland.
The electricity company Ellevio is increasing its preparedness ahead of the storm warning.
In connection with storm Dave, the Swedish Transport Administration is offering several pieces of advice:
Avoid unnecessary car trips due to the risk of fallen trees and branches.
If you have to go out into traffic, adjust your driving style. Expect longer travel times.
Listen to the Traffic Department on Sveriges Radio's P4 channels for current information.
Stay up-to-date with the local weather along your journey. Keep in mind that SMHI's forecasts and warnings are updated continuously.
If there is a queue, park your car far to the right to make it easier for emergency vehicles. This will help to shorten the delay.
