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Now comes rain and snow: "A classic low-pressure system"

Large parts of Sweden have basked in late summer warmth, but over the weekend the temperature will drop in many areas. Next week, rain is expected – and snow in Norrland.

Now comes rain and snow: "A classic low-pressure system"

Sunny in large parts of the country – more to come

After this week's rain and gusts, it's clearing up in large parts of the country. It's sunny over almost the entire country, says Klara Logren, meteorologist at SMHI.

Sunny in large parts of the country – more to come

The Storm is Approaching – Sharp Temperature Drop

Warm air is about to give way to significantly lower temperatures. With this, the risk of heat storms and unpredictable lightning strikes increases, similar to those where several people on Lidingö outside Stockholm were recently injured.

The Storm is Approaching – Sharp Temperature Drop

The Heat Said Goodbye with a Tropical Night

A record-warm September week ended with a tropical night in southern Sweden. It's very unusual, says Katarina Andersson, meteorologist at SMHI.

The Heat Said Goodbye with a Tropical Night

Climate Scientist: September is Not a New Summer Month

It was expected that Sweden would break the heat record sometime during the year, but that it occurred now in September was just a coincidence. It's not a new summer month, says Sverker Hellström, climateologist at SMHI.

Climate Scientist: September is Not a New Summer Month

The record heat wave is shared between two cities

On Wednesday, a 49-year-old record was broken when the temperature rose to 31. 1 degrees in Helsingborg.

The record heat wave is shared between two cities

The record strike – the warmest September day measured

September is warmer than ever in Sweden. On Wednesday, the 49-year-old record was broken when the temperature soared above 30 degrees.

The record strike – the warmest September day measured

High summer heat in southern Sweden – up to 30 degrees

Autumn is here, but the thermometer shows high summer temperatures in several places in southern Sweden – where the temperature in recent days has been hovering around 30 degrees. .

High summer heat in southern Sweden – up to 30 degrees

Summer weather broke several local records

The summer weather of 2024 was quite typically Swedish in large parts of Sweden, that is to say unstable. But in several places, local weather records were broken.

Summer weather broke several local records

Then comes the summer heat – it may reach 27 degrees

September has begun – and despite being an autumn month, it's offering direct summer temperatures. .

Then comes the summer heat – it may reach 27 degrees

This is what you should do if there is a thunderstorm

During the summer half-year, thunderstorms and lightning occur much more frequently than during the winter half-year. Here is some more information about thunderstorms and what you should do if there is a thunderstorm in Sweden.

This is what you should do if there is a thunderstorm

This is why the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute missed the thunderstorm on Lidingö

Several youths were injured when lightning struck during a thunderstorm on Lidingö on Thursday. No warning was issued for the Stockholm region – now SMHI explains why.

This is why the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute missed the thunderstorm on Lidingö

Water Damage, Closed Roads – and Heat Records

A large thunderstorm and rain weather rolled in over Sweden on Thursday and it got really wet in several parts of the country. In other areas, it was really warm – in Lund, the thermometer showed 31.

Water Damage, Closed Roads – and Heat Records

"Our cows will always get to go out"

Cows should get to choose themselves whether they want to be indoors or outdoors. For the Scanian dairy farmer Carina Sonesson, it's a matter of course.

"Our cows will always get to go out"

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of thunderstorms

On Thursday morning, a major accident occurred on the roads in eastern Gotland, and the risk of skydiving is high in the north of Sweden and parts of western Sweden are written off, and warnings are being issued about the roads and railways. SMHI reports that a major accident occurred on the roads in eastern Gotland and parts of western Sweden are being written off.

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of thunderstorms

Strong wind in the mountains – yellow warning issued

It can become very strong winds in the Norr- and Västerbotten mountains during the night towards Tuesday and inexperienced people are advised not to hike. If it's that windy, one should not be on the mountain, says mountain rescuer Hielke Chaudron.

Strong wind in the mountains – yellow warning issued

How Long Will the Rain Last

Several houses were water-damaged in western Sweden during a downpour overnight Sunday. The stormy weather will persist for a few days – but towards the middle of the week it will get warmer in large parts of the country.

How Long Will the Rain Last

Windy on the West Coast - Several Warnings

It's blowing hard along the west coast and several yellow warnings have been issued at sea. There are also warnings of high water levels from Strömstad down to Gothenburg.

Windy on the West Coast - Several Warnings

As long as the summer warmth lasts

First sunshine and warmth, then rain and cooler temperatures are expected. But autumn is not here yet and there is still a chance to enjoy the last summer days.

As long as the summer warmth lasts

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute: Very High Risk of Forest Fires

The risk of forest fire is very high on Sunday and Monday, warns SMHI. Above all, it applies to the eastern parts of Sweden, where little rain has fallen in recent times.

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute: Very High Risk of Forest Fires

Swedish satellite to provide more accurate weather forecasts

A Swedish-made satellite has been launched into space. The mission – to provide safer weather forecasts.

Swedish satellite to provide more accurate weather forecasts

It will be sunny this weekend – and rainy

First sunshine and then rain – that's what the forecast looks like for the weekend. But despite the Swedish summer days being counted, you don't have to give up hope for warmth just yet.

It will be sunny this weekend – and rainy

Meat-eating sea cucumber thrives in the Mediterranean's warmth

The Mediterranean "is on fire", according to a Spanish meteorologist. It is the second year in a row that unusually high temperatures have been measured in the surface water.

Meat-eating sea cucumber thrives in the Mediterranean's warmth

"Totally Magical" Sky – New Chance Tonight

Social media is flooded with fairy-tale-like images of a sky shimmering in lilac, red, pink, blue, and gold. Reports are coming in from all over Sweden of yet another night with strong northern lights, as far south as Skåne.

"Totally Magical" Sky – New Chance Tonight