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New downpours are approaching – risk of flooding

A rainy weather has moved in over the country and can bring a lot of rain in southern and eastern Götaland as well as Gotland. Several warnings have been issued.

New downpours are approaching – risk of flooding

SMHI warns of new downpours over the weekend

There is a risk of new downpours and thunderstorms in Götaland and on Gotland, and possibly Svealand over the weekend, according to the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute. The rainy weather will move in on Saturday, after a calm weather Friday, and yellow warnings have been issued for southern and eastern Götaland and Gotland.

SMHI warns of new downpours over the weekend

New rainstorm warnings for the weekend

The weather continues to offer drama in the southern parts of the country. Over the weekend, rain similar to a cloudburst is expected in eastern and southern Götaland as well as on Gotland.

New rainstorm warnings for the weekend

SMHI: Then we issue a warning

Rain or sunshine? It's not always the case that the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute's (SMHI) weather forecasts are entirely accurate. But it's not the weather itself that's the focus when a yellow warning is issued.

SMHI: Then we issue a warning

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.

Hundreds of Alarms as the Downpour Swept Across the Country

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.

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of heavy rain showers – thunderstorm approaches

Train Traffic Stopped after Yellow Warning

Västtrafik is cancelling several train departures on Wednesday. This is due to the expected large amounts of rain.

Train Traffic Stopped after Yellow Warning

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. .

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of torrential rain.

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.

Hope for Warmth – but Still Unstable

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.

The storm will be worst: "Secure outdoor furniture"

Stormy weather expected – trains cancelled

A storm with very strong winds is approaching the southern parts of Sweden on Sunday. > A low-pressure system is moving into the country on Sunday.

Stormy weather expected – trains cancelled

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.

Traffic Jams from Roskilde – Visitors Flee the Weather

Twice as many days with 30 degrees

The number of warm days in Sweden with at least 30 degrees has more than doubled in the last decade, compared to the previous measurement period. This is shown by an examination where [Sveriges Radio's Ekot](https://sverigesradio.

Twice as many days with 30 degrees

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.

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

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.

The Weekend's Downpour: Where the Most Rain Fell

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.

Cars stuck in water masses after heavy rain

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.

The World Champion's Display - "It was a nice feeling"

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 for heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday

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.

Warning Today: Thunderstorms Can Cause Flooding

Put on your raincoat – Heavy rain warning issued

It's a matter of putting up the umbrella and putting on rubber boots, as heavy rain is expected on Friday. At least for those from Karlskrona in the south up to those in the Västerås area.

Put on your raincoat – Heavy rain warning issued

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. .

Toxic blue-green algae in Gotland

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. .

Met Office: High risk of forest fires

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.

High pressure on the way – warning of fire risk

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.

Heatwave expected – elderly particularly at risk