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Extreme wildfire risk in parts of Sweden as dry weather raises fire danger
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Extreme wildfire risk in parts of Sweden as dry weather raises fire danger

The risk of forest fires in the coming days is high in almost half the country, and extremely high in some parts. A number of fires occurred around Sweden on Sunday
SMHI: Temperatures could top 30 degrees this week in southern Sweden
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SMHI: Temperatures could top 30 degrees this week in southern Sweden

A new, smaller heat wave may be on the way. In southern Sweden, it could reach 30 degrees in several places by Wednesday or Thursday, according to SMHI
SMHI issues yellow warning for heavy downpours in parts of northern Sweden
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SMHI issues yellow warning for heavy downpours in parts of northern Sweden

Residents in northern Värmland, northwestern Dalarna, southernmost Jämtland and parts of northwestern Gävleborg County may need to take shelter on Saturday. SMHI has issued a yellow warning for heavy downpours
SMHI warns of water shortage risk in 11 counties
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SMHI warns of water shortage risk in 11 counties

Shower in the sea and pee in the bush. There is now a risk of water shortages in groundwater reservoirs and waterways in eleven counties
Heat returns to much of Sweden, with temperatures up to 28 degrees
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Heat returns to much of Sweden, with temperatures up to 28 degrees

The summer has been marked by hail, torrential rain and strong winds. But now the heat is returning to large parts of the country
SMHI warns of high fire risk in several parts of Sweden
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SMHI warns of high fire risk in several parts of Sweden

Be careful when grilling and lighting fires. There is a high to extremely high risk of forest fires in parts of the country, warns SMHI
SMHI warns of heavy rain and strong winds as trains are cancelled in southern Sweden
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SMHI warns of heavy rain and strong winds as trains are cancelled in southern Sweden

There is a risk of both torrential rain and strong winds in parts of southern Sweden this afternoon, warns SMHI. Trains are being cancelled on several routes and the Swedish Transport Administration is raising its preparedness
Severe thunderstorm sweeps Sweden with more than 10,000 lightning strikes
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Severe thunderstorm sweeps Sweden with more than 10,000 lightning strikes

A severe thunderstorm swept across the country on Sunday, with more than 10,000 lightning strikes recorded. The worst hit was in the southern part of the country
After several rainy days, summer is set to return, SMHI says
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After several rainy days, summer is set to return, SMHI says

The unstable weather will continue for a few more days - then summer will return.
SMHI warns of torrential rain in parts of Sweden on Sunday
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SMHI warns of torrential rain in parts of Sweden on Sunday

Sweden is in a period of unstable summer weather. SMHI warns of heavy rain in parts of the country
SMHI issues yellow warning for heavy rain in northern Sweden
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SMHI issues yellow warning for heavy rain in northern Sweden

SMHI has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain in parts of Västerbotten and Norrbotten counties.
Algae bloom keeps bathers out of the water on Sweden’s coast
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Algae bloom keeps bathers out of the water on Sweden’s coast

The heat wave has drawn Swedes to the beaches - and algae to the coast. The algae bloom is in full swing and at many bathing areas it is now putting a stop to swimming
SMHI warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms across parts of Norrland
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SMHI warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms across parts of Norrland

Despite the heat wave, rain is now on the way. SMHI warns that large parts of Norrland could be hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms
SMHI warns of high forest and grass fire risk across large parts of Sweden
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SMHI warns of high forest and grass fire risk across large parts of Sweden

The risk of forest and land fires is high to extremely high in most of Götaland, Svealand and southeastern Norrland, as well as Gotland, warns SMHI.
Lightning Strike at Swedish Amusement Park Injures Woman Seriously, Several Taken to Hospital
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Lightning Strike at Swedish Amusement Park Injures Woman Seriously, Several Taken to Hospital

Lightning has struck Tosselilla Summerland in Tomelilla. Several people have been taken to hospital, and one woman is seriously injured, according to Region Skåne
Severe thunderstorm over Malmö brings nearly 1,000 lightning strikes per half hour
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Severe thunderstorm over Malmö brings nearly 1,000 lightning strikes per half hour

A severe thunderstorm has moved in over Öresund and Malmö, heading northeast. There are now in the order of just under a thousand lightning strikes per half hour in the area where it is most intense, says Katarina Andersson, meteorologist at SMHI
Southern Sweden breaks heat records as temperatures top 36 degrees
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Southern Sweden breaks heat records as temperatures top 36 degrees

The temperature in Malmö on Saturday was the warmest since measurements began, according to SMHI. Lund in turn had the warmest day since 1947
Warning for a hot weekend - then the heat will ease
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Warning for a hot weekend - then the heat will ease

The high temperatures in large parts of Götaland will continue this weekend, but for those struggling in the heat, things will soon ease. On Monday, the heat will definitely be pushed away, says Henrik Reimer, a meteorologist at SMHI
Giant Defqon.1 festival cancels rest of this year's events due to extreme heat
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Giant Defqon.1 festival cancels rest of this year's events due to extreme heat

The huge techno festival Defqon. 1 in the Netherlands is canceling the rest of this year's events due to the extreme heat expected to hit the country this weekend
The expert's trick in the heat: It puts less strain on the body
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The expert's trick in the heat: It puts less strain on the body

SMHI is warning of high temperatures in several parts of the country this weekend. The warnings are primarily for at-risk groups, including the elderly
High fire risk in many places in Sweden in the wake of the heat wave
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High fire risk in many places in Sweden in the wake of the heat wave

The heat has taken its toll on Sweden - and with it comes a high to extremely high risk of wildfires across large parts of the country.
SMHI issues orange warning for heat in southern Sweden this weekend
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SMHI issues orange warning for heat in southern Sweden this weekend

SMHI warns of high temperatures in large parts of Götaland this weekend. Temperatures could reach 35 degrees Celsius in southeastern Götaland on Saturday, Johan Lundberg, a meteorologist at SMHI, says
The record heat has a name: Omega block
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The record heat has a name: Omega block

It's not surprising that there will be a heat wave during the summer. But for the heat to settle over Europe this early is all the more unusual
Toxic blue-green algae now in most of the Baltic Sea can cause fever
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Toxic blue-green algae now in most of the Baltic Sea can cause fever

Toxic blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are now present in most of the Baltic Sea. "We saw the first signs two weeks ago, and since then they have gradually increased," says Jörgen Öberg, oceanographer at SMHI
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