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The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of grass fires
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The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of grass fires

Sunny weather – and plenty of dry last year's grass. This means a high risk of grass fires in southern Sweden, warns SMHI
Record number flee climate disasters
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Record number flee climate disasters

The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly clear, according to the World Meteorological Organization WMO in its annual major report. Hundreds of thousands were forced to flee from climate disasters last year
This is how you get a grip on the future shoreline
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This is how you get a grip on the future shoreline

Researchers have long warned of rising sea levels as a result of climate change. But how are the areas where you yourself live and stay affected? The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute can provide a forecast
Spring warmth for the weekend – is it here to stay?
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Spring warmth for the weekend – is it here to stay?

By the weekend, sunny weather and warming plus degrees are promised. Is it now that spring is coming to stay?
Trump mocks the US weather authority - "will cost lives"
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Trump mocks the US weather authority - "will cost lives"

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has cut the budget of the USA's weather agency NOAA. The cutback will affect both international climate research and local forecasts, experts and staff warn
Dangerous Avalanche Situation in Several Mountain Areas
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Dangerous Avalanche Situation in Several Mountain Areas

Postpone the mountain trip if you're not mountain-experienced, advises SMHI, which has issued yellow warnings for wind and snow on the mountain plateau. In several areas, warnings are also issued for hazardous conditions and a significant risk of avalanches
Unexpectedly High Rise in Sea Level
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Unexpectedly High Rise in Sea Level

The global sea level continues to rise and last year the increase was greater than expected. This is shown by satellite measurements from Nasa
Warnings of strong winds and snow in the mountains
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Warnings of strong winds and snow in the mountains

During Saturday, hard wind is expected in combination with snow in the Jämtland Mountains, the southernmost Lapland Mountains and the northern Härjedalen Mountains.
Warning for heavy snowstorms in southern Sweden
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Warning for heavy snowstorms in southern Sweden

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute warns of heavy snow showers in parts of Skåne, Halland, and Kronoberg County, which can cause problems in traffic.
Warm and bathing weather at the weekend – colder next week
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Warm and bathing weather at the weekend – colder next week

After a few days with warm temperatures, spring is making a retreat on a broad front. Next week will be significantly colder, with a risk – or chance, for those who prefer it – of snow in many places
High risk of avalanches in Swedish mountains
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High risk of avalanches in Swedish mountains

Postpone Saturday's mountain hike if you're not properly experienced, warns SMHI, which has issued a yellow warning about wind in combination with snowfall on the bare mountain. Currently, there is also a significant risk of avalanches in the mountain world
Risk of Grass Fires in Southern Sweden
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Risk of Grass Fires in Southern Sweden

There is a risk of grass fires in large parts of Svealand, southernmost Norrland and southern and northeastern Götaland, including Öland and Gotland, according to SMHI.
Despite Winter in Dalarna – Vasalopp Skiers Get Winter
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Despite Winter in Dalarna – Vasalopp Skiers Get Winter

Spring has arrived in almost all of southern Sweden, despite the fact that it has still been below freezing during nights in some areas. This year's spring is both a little late and a little early in some places
New Step Forward for Spring
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New Step Forward for Spring

Spring is getting a firmer grip in southern Sweden.
Spring has arrived in Sweden
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Spring has arrived in Sweden

The meteorological spring is here. According to SMHI, last week spring temperatures – above zero degrees for seven days in a row – were measured at three coastal stations
Warning for Ice Slicks in the North
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Warning for Ice Slicks in the North

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) warns of sudden ice slicks in large parts of northern Sweden.
Slippery Roads Deceive During Sports Break Traffic
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Slippery Roads Deceive During Sports Break Traffic

In parts of Sweden, it can become very slippery on the roads during the weekend. SMHI has issued warnings for sudden ice slicks
The Police Warn of Black Ice: "Stay Inside"
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The Police Warn of Black Ice: "Stay Inside"

Stay indoors if you don't have to venture out onto the roads. The police are making this appeal to road users on the very slippery roads, primarily in the southern parts of the country, on Friday morning
Orange warning for undercooled rain
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Orange warning for undercooled rain

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) is expanding the orange warning for undercooled rain to large parts of Östergötland, Jönköping County, and Kronoberg. The warning applies from the night to Friday morning at 9 am
Despite Winter and Cold - Risk of Grass Fires
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Despite Winter and Cold - Risk of Grass Fires

This is why no weather warning was issued before the major crash
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This is why no weather warning was issued before the major crash

This weekend's snowstorm caused two severe multi-vehicle crashes in Uppsala County. In the area of the crash on E18 – where 95 cars were involved – no weather warning had been issued
Snow Cannon Effect Behind Traffic Chaos
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Snow Cannon Effect Behind Traffic Chaos

Double pile-ups have occurred in Uppsala County. Inclement weather with a snow cannon effect, which according to the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute is typical for the area, is behind it
Now comes the light – the days will be so much longer
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Now comes the light – the days will be so much longer

With the start of the first half of February, the days' length increases the most. In the north, each day is now about seven minutes longer – that means almost 50 minutes in a week
Dangerous Avalanche Conditions and Stormy Weather in the Mountains
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Dangerous Avalanche Conditions and Stormy Weather in the Mountains

The avalanche risk is significant in the Abisko and Riksgräns mountains, western Vindelfjällen and southern Lapland mountains. Storm winds and weather changes create hazardous conditions
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