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High Summer Temperatures Return to Southern Sweden

After a somewhat cooler period, those who live in southern Sweden can look forward to high summer weather again. It is mainly on Wednesday and Thursday that higher temperatures are expected, says Torbjörn Simann, meteorologist at SMHI.

High Summer Temperatures Return to Southern Sweden

Winds Ease Along Bohus Coast but Remain Strong

Tuesday's Floris winds have subsided, and on Wednesday a maximum of 20 meters per second is expected along the Bohus coast. .

Winds Ease Along Bohus Coast but Remain Strong

More Severe Weather Events Now Receiving Names in Europe

Babet, Hans, and Tuesday's yellow warning for Floris – it's just a selection of named bad weather in recent years. SMHI notices that more and more are being named.

More Severe Weather Events Now Receiving Names in Europe

SMHI Issues Yellow Warning for Cloudburst in Västerbotten

A rain similar to a cloudburst is moving in over parts of Västerbotten on Wednesday. According to SMHI, the showers can be powerful and a yellow warning has been issued along the coast between 02 and 12 o'clock.

SMHI Issues Yellow Warning for Cloudburst in Västerbotten

Storm Floris Disrupts West Coast with Train Stops and Power Outages

Cancelled train traffic, fallen trees and Västtrafik in crisis mode. The storm Floris caused trouble when it moved in over the west coast with wind speeds of over 20 meters per second on Tuesday.

Storm Floris Disrupts West Coast with Train Stops and Power Outages

Swedish Transport Administration Closes Railway Line Ahead of Storm Floris

A severe storm is expected to arrive in Sweden on Tuesday. Disruptions are expected in public transport and the Swedish Transport Administration has decided to close a railway line.

Swedish Transport Administration Closes Railway Line Ahead of Storm Floris

Floris Storm Warning Issued for Sweden's West Coast by SMHI

A deep low-pressure system with strong winds, which by the British weather service has been named "Floris", is moving from the United Kingdom towards Sweden and is expected to reach the West Coast on Tuesday. SMHI warns of gusts.

Floris Storm Warning Issued for Sweden's West Coast by SMHI

Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected as SMHI Issues Yellow Warning

Vacationers do best in holding hard on to the umbrella. The coming days are expected to offer wet and unstable weather over large parts of the country.

Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected as SMHI Issues Yellow Warning

Thunderstorm Causes Power Outages and Train Delays in Central Norrland

Several thousand households have been left without electricity and signal faults are stopping trains after the thunderstorm in central Norrland. .

Thunderstorm Causes Power Outages and Train Delays in Central Norrland

SMHI Issues New Warning Amid Record Heat Wave in Northern Sweden

July's heat wave has been long – especially in northern Sweden. In some places, you have to go back 100 years to find something similar, according to SMHI.

SMHI Issues New Warning Amid Record Heat Wave in Northern Sweden

Thunderstorms Disrupt Umeå Concert Amid Norrland Coast Weather Alert

A hastily interrupted concert in Umeå, heavy local downpours and several alarms about lightning strikes. The coastal area of central Norrland has experienced stormy weather during Thursday evening and early night until Friday, but so far without major damage or accidents as a result.

Thunderstorms Disrupt Umeå Concert Amid Norrland Coast Weather Alert

SMHI Warns of Severe Thunderstorms in Northern Sweden

SMHI has issued a yellow warning for severe thunderstorms in the central Norrland coastal area from Härnösand to Piteå. The warning applies during Thursday evening and night towards Friday.

SMHI Warns of Severe Thunderstorms in Northern Sweden

Orange Warning Issued for Cyclone Karl-Heinz in Southern Norrland

SMHI has issued an orange warning for rain similar to cloudbursts in parts of southern Norrland's coastal area. Locally, it can mean a month's precipitation in one day.

Orange Warning Issued for Cyclone Karl-Heinz in Southern Norrland

SMHI Issues Warnings for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Northern Sweden

SMHI warns of torrential rain and thunderstorms in parts of Norrland during the coming days. .

SMHI Issues Warnings for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Northern Sweden

Rain Expected Across Sweden Next Week as Low-Pressure System Moves In

The vacation may be singing its final refrain, and so is the sweaty weather – at least for this time. A type of low-pressure system – which the meteorologist calls "interesting" and which is known for being difficult to forecast – is moving in from the south.

Rain Expected Across Sweden Next Week as Low-Pressure System Moves In

Forest Fires in Northern Sweden Intensify Amid Water-Bombing Efforts

Hundreds of forest fires have occurred mainly in the northern parts of the country recently. In Jokkmokk, a larger fire is raging in roadless land.

Forest Fires in Northern Sweden Intensify Amid Water-Bombing Efforts

SMHI Issues Yellow Rain Warning for Southern Norrland and Västerbotten

SMHI has issued a yellow warning for rain similar to cloudbursts in large parts of southern Norrland and the southernmost parts of Västerbotten County. .

SMHI Issues Yellow Rain Warning for Southern Norrland and Västerbotten

Baltic Sea Algal Bloom Intensifies Amid Warm Weather

Algal bloom has been extra strong this year and is now spreading more than usual. We have an algal bloom that stretches from the Bothnian Sea, to the Gulf of Finland and down to Bornholm, says Helena Björnberg, oceanographer at SMHI.

Baltic Sea Algal Bloom Intensifies Amid Warm Weather

SMHI Issues Yellow Warning for Heavy Rain in Southern and Central Sweden

SMHI has issued a yellow warning for rain similar to cloudbursts in large parts of southern and central Sweden. The rain can come in the form of local heavy showers, which can lead to flooding.

SMHI Issues Yellow Warning for Heavy Rain in Southern and Central Sweden

Heavy Rain Hits Southeastern Götaland with Up to a Month's Rainfall in a Day

Over 70 millimeters have fallen in some areas in southeastern Götaland on Wednesday – equivalent to almost a month's rainfall amounts. .

Heavy Rain Hits Southeastern Götaland with Up to a Month's Rainfall in a Day

Heat Warning Issued for Northern Sweden as Rainstorm Hits South

The heat continues to hold a grip on northern Sweden – and SMHI expands its warnings. At the same time, a month's worth of rain is expected to come in a day in the southern parts of the country.

Heat Warning Issued for Northern Sweden as Rainstorm Hits South

SMHI Extends Heat Warning in Northern Sweden

SMHI extends the yellow heat warning in parts of northern Sweden. The maximum daytime temperature is expected to be 30 degrees, in some areas up to 33 degrees.

SMHI Extends Heat Warning in Northern Sweden

MSB Deploys Record Number of Helicopters for Forest Fires

The weekend's drought and heat have brought several forest fires across the country. At the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) nine helicopters were activated - the highest number all year.

MSB Deploys Record Number of Helicopters for Forest Fires

Heatwave Brings Few Tropical Nights to Norrbotten and West Coast

Despite the heatwave the last week, there have been few tropical nights. Warm nights have only been measured at measuring stations along the Norrbotten coast and the West Coast.

Heatwave Brings Few Tropical Nights to Norrbotten and West Coast