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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. The Kinnekulle railway line will be closed from midnight for a day ahead, says Peter Jonsson, press communicator at the Swedish Transport Administration.

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.

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. SMHI has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain- and thunder showers over parts of the west coast on Saturday.

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.

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. A new warning for high temperatures has been issued.

Thunderstorms Disrupt Umeå Concert Amid Norrland Coast Weather Alert

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.

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.

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.

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. It has been dry for a long time and there is a lot of fuel in the forest and ground, says Jenny Sander at MSB.

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.

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.

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. Thunder can also occur, according to SMHI.

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.

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.

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. It is unusually many, says Anna Wennerström, press officer at MSB.

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. There have been a couple of isolated nights, says Hilda Westberg, meteorologist at SMHI.

High Risk of Forest Fires Across Sweden, Warns SMHI

There is a very high to locally extremely high risk of fire in forests and land in almost the entire country, according to SMHI.

Toxic Algae Threaten Bathing Areas Along Swedish Coastlines

Sweaty. But be careful where you bathe. If the water looks turbid, there is a risk of toxic algae. We have heard reports that people find algae collections along the coast, so it's probably a bit critical now, says Marie Johansen, marine biologist at SMHI.

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.

High Fire Risk Across Half of Sweden Amid Persistent Heat

There is a very high fire risk in large parts of the country. Almost the entire Norrland and large parts of Svealand and Götaland are affected. At the same time, the warm weather persists throughout the country.

Enjoy the Heatwave: Warm Weather to Last Through the Weekend

After a cool start to the summer, many vacationers have been able to enjoy the sun and warmth of the past few days – and it's a matter of making the most of it. The change comes with clouds, rain and cooler temperatures, says Henrik Reimer, meteorologist at SMHI.