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Summer is here for some in southern Sweden
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Summer is here for some in southern Sweden

Summer is here, at least meteorologically, if you are in the southern parts of the country. In the mountains of Lapland, it is still winter, says Maria Svedstig, meteorologist at SMHI
SMHI: No new summer heat in sight this week
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SMHI: No new summer heat in sight this week

The summer heat from the first weekend of May disappeared on Sunday, and no further heat is expected during the week. It was the weekend's heat that stood out for the time of year, says Anna Belking, meteorologist on duty
Forest fire warning in large parts of Sweden
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Forest fire warning in large parts of Sweden

The risk of forest fires is high in southern and central Sweden, SMHI warns. This weekend, there is also a warning for grass fires in the northern parts of the country
Heat shock awaits on Valborg as Walpurgis Day and May Day bring temperatures above 20 degrees and a pollen surge
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Heat shock awaits on Valborg as Walpurgis Day and May Day bring temperatures above 20 degrees and a pollen surge

The King will have glorious weather on his 80th birthday. The spring heat will hit with full force on Walpurgis Day and May Day
High fire risk during Walpurgis celebrations
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High fire risk during Walpurgis celebrations

Ahead of the many Walpurgis celebrations on Thursday, there is a high or very high risk of forest and grass fires across large parts of the country, according to SMHI.
After the cold snap, spring will return
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After the cold snap, spring will return

It has been a chilly end to April, but for those longing for spring, the wait may soon be over. Temperatures could reach up to 20 degrees before Valborg, said Catarina Wahlström of SMHI
Now it's changing: Cold northerly winds on the way
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Now it's changing: Cold northerly winds on the way

After sunny, warm weather, the days are changing to typical, unstable April weather - with rain mixed with snow and northerly winds.
Lyrid meteor shower lights up the sky, reaches its peak tonight
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Lyrid meteor shower lights up the sky, reaches its peak tonight

Tonight might be a good time to look up. Chances of seeing a shooting star are good as the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak
Risk of water shortage in southern Sweden - time to save water
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Risk of water shortage in southern Sweden - time to save water

The water situation looks tough in southern Sweden ahead of summer. SGU warns there is already a risk of water shortages in Skåne
More trains on time in March - target not reached
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More trains on time in March - target not reached

91 percent of trains arrived on time in March - the highest figure in several years. Record-breaking hot weather has had an impact - but the Swedish Transport Administration and the government also point to new working methods and upgrades to the railways
Lake Vättern is shrinking - the lowest level in seven years
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Lake Vättern is shrinking - the lowest level in seven years

High risk of grass fires this weekend, SMHI warns
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High risk of grass fires this weekend, SMHI warns

SMHI warns the grass is dry and there is a high risk of grass fires in parts of the country this weekend.
SMHI warns of high risk of grass fires across the country
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SMHI warns of high risk of grass fires across the country

Several grass fires broke out in various locations in Sweden on Saturday. SMHI is warning of an increased fire risk across much of the country
Örgryte held to 1–1 draw by Malmö in stormy premiere
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Örgryte held to 1–1 draw by Malmö in stormy premiere

Örgryte was close to a landslide victory in their Allsvenskan return, but had to settle for a point against Malmö FF. Both teams were frustrated afterwards
Why Storm Dave is called Dave
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Why Storm Dave is called Dave

Storm Dave has reached Sweden and directly affected traffic and people. But why was the storm named Dave?
Storm Dave hits Sweden with hurricane-force winds
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Storm Dave hits Sweden with hurricane-force winds

Storm Dave has reached the west coast with hurricane-force winds of over 34 meters per second. Trees have fallen across roads and SJ is canceling a large number of departures, including services to and from Gothenburg
Insurance companies: How to protect yourself from the storm
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Insurance companies: How to protect yourself from the storm

SMHI has issued an orange warning for storms across large parts of southern Sweden. The insurance company Folksam urges people to check their outdoor surroundings to protect themselves from damage
Storm Dave moves in - trains cancelled in Sweden
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Storm Dave moves in - trains cancelled in Sweden

Storm winds are moving across Sweden during the Easter weekend. The Swedish Transport Administration is canceling trains, and SMHI has issued an orange warning for western Sweden on Easter Day
March 2026 was the warmest March on record in Sweden, SMHI says
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March 2026 was the warmest March on record in Sweden, SMHI says

March 2026 was the warmest March ever measured, according to SMHI. Several heat records were set, especially in northern Sweden
Low-pressure Dave spoils Easter with wind and snow
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Low-pressure Dave spoils Easter with wind and snow

Difficult Easter weather, with warnings and a deep low-pressure system, is coming, according to SMHI's meteorologist. It looks a bit messy on Sunday, actually, and will be especially windy in Götaland, says Anna Belking
Dangerous avalanche situation in the north - unique in ten years
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Dangerous avalanche situation in the north - unique in ten years

There is a significant avalanche danger, with dangerous conditions in the Kebnekaise Mountains, parts of the Abisko and Riksgränsen Mountains and western Vindelfjällen Mountains ahead of Easter, according to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's Avalanche Forecasts website. The number of avalanches has been at a record high this season, according to the agency
Orange wind warning in the Norrbotten Mountains as SMHI warns of very strong winds and snowfall
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Orange wind warning in the Norrbotten Mountains as SMHI warns of very strong winds and snowfall

SMHI warns of very strong winds combined with snowfall in the Norrbotten Mountains.
High grass fire risk, but now more snow is coming
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High grass fire risk, but now more snow is coming

SMHI warned on Sunday of a high risk of grass fires along the entire east coast and on Öland and Gotland. Snow is expected in several places on Monday
Continued high risk of grass fires in Sweden
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Continued high risk of grass fires in Sweden

In almost half of Sweden, the risk of grass fires is high or very high, SMHI announced on Friday.
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