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Hundreds of Alarms as the Downpour Swept Across the Country
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Hundreds of Alarms as the Downpour Swept Across the Country

The rescue service was overwhelmed by hundreds of alarms. People got stuck in water masses and had to be evacuated
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of heavy rain showers – thunderstorm approaches
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The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of heavy rain showers – thunderstorm approaches

A storm with a risk of both heavy rain and thunder is moving in over Sweden on Wednesday – and thousands of lightning bolts have already struck. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute's yellow warning is being extended to a larger area over southern Sweden
Train Traffic Stopped after Yellow Warning
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Train Traffic Stopped after Yellow Warning

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of torrential rain.
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The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of torrential rain.

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute issues a yellow warning for torrential rain in large parts of Götaland, Öland, and southwestern Värmland on Wednesday.
Hope for Warmth – but Still Unstable
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Hope for Warmth – but Still Unstable

The classic summer weather with a variation of sun and rain persists throughout the country. However, vacationers can still expect somewhat warmer temperatures compared to last week
The storm will be worst: "Secure outdoor furniture"
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The storm will be worst: "Secure outdoor furniture"

The SMHI is warning of very strong winds in southwestern Sweden. Gusts of 20-25 meters per second can occur
Stormy weather expected – trains cancelled
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Stormy weather expected – trains cancelled

Traffic Jams from Roskilde – Visitors Flee the Weather
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Traffic Jams from Roskilde – Visitors Flee the Weather

Bad weather is expected to hit Roskilde Festival in Denmark with strong gusts of wind, heavy showers, thunder, and potentially hail. Several visitors have chosen to leave the area, which has created traffic jams
Twice as many days with 30 degrees
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Twice as many days with 30 degrees

Ten years after the major forest fire – this is how Sweden has prepared
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Ten years after the major forest fire – this is how Sweden has prepared

Ten years ago, Sweden was hit by the worst forest fire in modern times. This revealed several shortcomings in Swedish crisis preparedness
The Weekend's Downpour: Where the Most Rain Fell
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The Weekend's Downpour: Where the Most Rain Fell

The rain poured down on Sunday. The hardest hit areas appear to be Hagshult in Småland and Mariestad by Lake Vänern, which received 37 millimeters of rain, according to preliminary figures
Cars stuck in water masses after heavy rain
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Cars stuck in water masses after heavy rain

Cars have become stuck in the water masses and several flooded roads in southern Sweden have had to be closed during the afternoon. Already during the morning, yellow and orange warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms were issued for several locations in the country
The World Champion's Display - "It was a nice feeling"
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The World Champion's Display - "It was a nice feeling"

Faultless, fastest and winner again. Henrik von Eckermann's almost perfect ride over the obstacles on King Edward cannot directly reduce the expectations ahead of the OS
Warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday
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Warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute has issued a yellow warning for torrential rain and thunderstorms in large parts of southern and central Sweden on Sunday.
Warning Today: Thunderstorms Can Cause Flooding
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Warning Today: Thunderstorms Can Cause Flooding

A low-pressure system is moving in over southeastern Sweden during Friday morning. With it comes an impending risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms
Put on your raincoat – Heavy rain warning issued
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Put on your raincoat – Heavy rain warning issued

Toxic blue-green algae in Gotland
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Toxic blue-green algae in Gotland

Surface aggregations of the toxic blue-green algae have already been spotted off the coast of Gotland, warns the World Nature Fund, WWF.
Met Office: High risk of forest fires
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Met Office: High risk of forest fires

The risk of forest and land fires is high in large parts of the country, according to the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute.
High pressure on the way – warning of fire risk
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High pressure on the way – warning of fire risk

In large parts of the country, temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees are expected this week. The Met Office is now warning of a fire risk
Heatwave expected – elderly particularly at risk
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Heatwave expected – elderly particularly at risk

From Tuesday, the majority of Svealand, north-eastern Götaland, and south-eastern Norrland are expected to experience temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees. Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to the heat, which requires preparations at care homes
The Weather Forecast - From Lunch to Evening Dance
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The Weather Forecast - From Lunch to Evening Dance

So will the weather be at the herring lunch, midsummer games and evening barbecue - from north to south. It really does look bright, with a few exceptions, says meteorologist Magnus Nilsson Sangrud at the Met Office
High Pressure Saves Midsummer Weather
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High Pressure Saves Midsummer Weather

The forecast has been uncertain earlier. But now it looks like it will be sunny on Midsummer's Eve – in nearly the whole country
The Meteorological Office warns of torrential rain – and forest fires
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The Meteorological Office warns of torrential rain – and forest fires

Midsummer Weather – a Mix of Sun and Rain
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Midsummer Weather – a Mix of Sun and Rain

Can herring be eaten outdoors or indoors at Midsummer? Yes, it depends on when a low-pressure system with rain moves in over the country, and where you plan to celebrate, of course. But bring a raincoat and be prepared for showers even if the sun is shining
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