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Heat Waves to Hit Europe Earlier as Summers Lengthen
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Heat Waves to Hit Europe Earlier as Summers Lengthen

Summer's heat waves continue to press Europe – and this year they struck extra early. The clear trend shows that the European summer will become increasingly longer
Lightning Storm Hits Sweden with Thousands of Strikes
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Lightning Storm Hits Sweden with Thousands of Strikes

Thousands of lightning bolts struck Sweden when the low-pressure system moved in with strong winds. The most thunder was heard over Gotland which was hit by over 1,000 lightning strikes
Heavy Thunderstorms and Wind Warnings Issued for Sweden
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Heavy Thunderstorms and Wind Warnings Issued for Sweden

Strong winds, thunder and so much rain that it risks running down into the basement. SMHI has issued two yellow warnings for Friday evening
SMHI Warns of Severe Thunderstorms in Northern and Central Sweden
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SMHI Warns of Severe Thunderstorms in Northern and Central Sweden

SMHI has issued a yellow warning for severe thunderstorms in northern and central Sweden. On Thursday, the warning lies over Jämtland and Västernorrland, then there is a front that moves south during Friday, says Albin Torsson, duty meteorologist at SMHI
High Forest Fire Risk in Southern Sweden This Week
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High Forest Fire Risk in Southern Sweden This Week

The coming days pose a great, very great – and locally extremely great – risk for forest and land fires in extensive areas in southern Sweden, according to SMHI.
High Summer Temperatures Return to Southern Sweden
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High Summer Temperatures Return to Southern Sweden

After a somewhat cooler period, those who live in southern Sweden can look forward to high summer weather again. It is mainly on Wednesday and Thursday that higher temperatures are expected, says Torbjörn Simann, meteorologist at SMHI
Winds Ease Along Bohus Coast but Remain Strong
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Winds Ease Along Bohus Coast but Remain Strong

Tuesday's Floris winds have subsided, and on Wednesday a maximum of 20 meters per second is expected along the Bohus coast.
More Severe Weather Events Now Receiving Names in Europe
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More Severe Weather Events Now Receiving Names in Europe

Babet, Hans, and Tuesday's yellow warning for Floris – it's just a selection of named bad weather in recent years. SMHI notices that more and more are being named
SMHI Issues Yellow Warning for Cloudburst in Västerbotten
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SMHI Issues Yellow Warning for Cloudburst in Västerbotten

Storm Floris Disrupts West Coast with Train Stops and Power Outages
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Storm Floris Disrupts West Coast with Train Stops and Power Outages

Cancelled train traffic, fallen trees and Västtrafik in crisis mode. The storm Floris caused trouble when it moved in over the west coast with wind speeds of over 20 meters per second on Tuesday
Swedish Transport Administration Closes Railway Line Ahead of Storm Floris
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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
Floris Storm Warning Issued for Sweden's West Coast by SMHI
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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
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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
Thunderstorm Causes Power Outages and Train Delays in Central Norrland
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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
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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
Thunderstorms Disrupt Umeå Concert Amid Norrland Coast Weather Alert
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Thunderstorms Disrupt Umeå Concert Amid Norrland Coast Weather Alert

SMHI Warns of Severe Thunderstorms in Northern Sweden
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SMHI Warns of Severe Thunderstorms in Northern Sweden

Orange Warning Issued for Cyclone Karl-Heinz in Southern Norrland
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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
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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
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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
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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
SMHI Issues Yellow Rain Warning for Southern Norrland and Västerbotten
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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
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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
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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
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