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High Pressure Saves Midsummer Weather

The forecast has been uncertain earlier. But now it looks like it will be sunny on Midsummer's Eve – in nearly the whole country.

High Pressure Saves Midsummer Weather

The Meteorological Office warns of torrential rain – and forest fires

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute is warning on Wednesday of torrential rain in the eastern parts of Norrbotten and Västerbotten counties. This involves powerful thunderstorms that can bring large amounts of rain in a short time, with a risk of both flooding and power outages.

The Meteorological Office warns of torrential rain – and forest fires

Midsummer Weather – a Mix of Sun and Rain

Can herring be eaten outdoors or indoors at Midsummer? Yes, it depends on when a low-pressure system with rain moves in over the country, and where you plan to celebrate, of course. But bring a raincoat and be prepared for showers even if the sun is shining.

Midsummer Weather – a Mix of Sun and Rain

Midsummer Weather: Prepare for Anything

Midsummer is not far away, but what it will bring in terms of weather is highly uncertain. The basic tip is therefore, for now, to prepare for both high and low pressure.

Midsummer Weather: Prepare for Anything

Yellow warning for rain – roads flooded

The Met Office issued a yellow warning on Wednesday for torrential rain over northern Götaland and southern Svealand. And rain it was.

Yellow warning for rain – roads flooded

Sun in sight for Midsummer

Don't count on a heatwave by midsummer. But hopefully, most of the rain and thunderstorms will have moved on by the time the pickled herring is served.

Sun in sight for Midsummer

Thunderstorms caused train stops and power cuts

A number of lightning strikes caused both power cuts and train delays on Sunday as the storm moved across the country. The storm in the Örebro region made over 2,000 households powerless during the afternoon.

Thunderstorms caused train stops and power cuts

Say goodbye to the superheat – now it's going to rain

The latest weeks have brought real superheat. But now it's turning – instead, rain and colder weather is moving in over the entire country on Wednesday.

Say goodbye to the superheat – now it's going to rain

The sister of the weather phenomenon can strike this summer

It has warmed the global average temperature and extreme weather around the world. But now, the weather phenomenon El Niño is showing signs that it is heading towards its end for this time around, according to the UN weather agency WMO.

The sister of the weather phenomenon can strike this summer

Power outages and water damage in the wake of the storm.

Under the holiday has several yellow warnings been issued by SMHI, mainly in the southern and western parts of Sweden. And it has become a lot of consequences of the rain and thunder.

Power outages and water damage in the wake of the storm.

Marathon trouble: No water at the fluid control

Thirsty runners got an unpleasant surprise at the first hydration check on the Stockholm Marathon: the water didn't cut it in the 26-degree heat. .

Marathon trouble: No water at the fluid control

SMHI warns of thunderstorms and new downpours

After the recent thunderstorms that hit Skåne, SMHI has now issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain in large parts of the country on Saturday. .

SMHI warns of thunderstorms and new downpours