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

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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
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Forest Fires in Northern Sweden Intensify Amid Water-Bombing Efforts

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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
SMHI Issues Yellow Rain Warning for Southern Norrland and Västerbotten
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SMHI Issues Yellow Rain Warning for Southern Norrland and Västerbotten

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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
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Baltic Sea Algal Bloom Intensifies Amid Warm Weather

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

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

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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
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Heat Warning Issued for Northern Sweden as Rainstorm Hits South

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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
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SMHI Extends Heat Warning in Northern Sweden

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MSB Deploys Record Number of Helicopters for Forest Fires
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MSB Deploys Record Number of Helicopters for Forest Fires

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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
Heatwave Brings Few Tropical Nights to Norrbotten and West Coast
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Heatwave Brings Few Tropical Nights to Norrbotten and West Coast

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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
High Risk of Forest Fires Across Sweden, Warns SMHI
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High Risk of Forest Fires Across Sweden, Warns SMHI

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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
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Toxic Algae Threaten Bathing Areas Along Swedish Coastlines

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Sweaty. But be careful where you bathe
SMHI Issues Yellow Warnings for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Sweden
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SMHI Issues Yellow Warnings for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Sweden

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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
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High Fire Risk Across Half of Sweden Amid Persistent Heat

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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
Enjoy the Heatwave: Warm Weather to Last Through the Weekend
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Enjoy the Heatwave: Warm Weather to Last Through the Weekend

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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
Extreme Forest Fire Risk in Norrland Warns SMHI
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Extreme Forest Fire Risk in Norrland Warns SMHI

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The risk of forest fires is very high to extremely high in large parts of Norrland, warns SMHI.
SMHI Issues New Rain Warnings Amid Västra Götaland Flooding
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SMHI Issues New Rain Warnings Amid Västra Götaland Flooding

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Heavy rain showers have led to flooding in several places in Västra Götaland. Downpours and thunderstorms caused several football matches in the Gothia Cup to be interrupted
Heat Warning Issued for Northern Sweden Amid Forest Fire Risk
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Heat Warning Issued for Northern Sweden Amid Forest Fire Risk

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Chance of tropical nights and risk of forest fires. SMHI is now warning of high temperatures in the inner parts of central Norrland, which in some areas are expected to be warmer than parts of Southern Europe
How to Save Water Amid Sweden's Current Shortage
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How to Save Water Amid Sweden's Current Shortage

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In large parts of Sweden, there is a risk of water shortage and in several places, watering bans apply. There are different tricks to reduce one's use of water
SMHI Issues Warning for Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in Sweden
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SMHI Issues Warning for Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in Sweden

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Three buildings started to burn when a severe thunderstorm passed over Gävle during the night to Sunday. SMHI warns of new thunderstorms and above all heavy rainfall over northern Svealand and southern Norrland until Monday evening
SMHI Extends Heavy Rain Warning for Svealand and Southern Norrland
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SMHI Extends Heavy Rain Warning for Svealand and Southern Norrland

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SMHI warns of downpour-like rain in parts of Svealand and southern Norrland on Sunday. On Saturday, the warning was slightly extended
Extreme Heat in Swedish Mountains May Lead to Common Hiking Mistakes
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Extreme Heat in Swedish Mountains May Lead to Common Hiking Mistakes

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A sunny weather forecast is no guarantee for a successful mountain trip. The mountain visitor's most common mistake is to underestimate the weather – and overestimate their own condition
SMHI Issues Warning for Torrential Rain and High Temperatures in Sweden
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SMHI Issues Warning for Torrential Rain and High Temperatures in Sweden

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SMHI warns of torrential rain in northeastern Svealand and southern Norrland on Sunday. At the same time, there are warnings of weekend temperatures of up to 30 degrees in the north
Algal Bloom Approaches Swedish Beaches Amid Baltic Sea Imbalance
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Algal Bloom Approaches Swedish Beaches Amid Baltic Sea Imbalance

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Soon the algae will be in full bloom along the Baltic Sea's shores. The phenomenon occurs increasingly earlier in the year – a sign that the Baltic Sea is out of balance, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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