Winter is coming – snow also in the south
Winter is about to take its frosty grip across the country. Snow could fall from north to south in the coming week. For those who haven't yet switched to winter tires, now is the time.
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The warning: Cancel the mountain trip
Thursday looks to be windy in large parts of the country and in some places SMHI is warning of both wind and snowfall.
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The cold is coming in – “time to put on winter tires”
Snowfall followed by freezing rain. Now SMHI warns that it could be really slippery on the roads in Västerbotten and Norrbotten.
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November record broken – but now it's getting colder
In Halland, a heat record for November was broken on Thursday, and it has been unusually mild for the time of year in large parts of the country. But now it is getting colder.
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UN: "Impossible" to reach 1.5 degree target
The world's nations are gathering for a new climate summit, where the challenges of reaching the 1.5-degree target are crucial for the future of the planet. This is a moral failure – and deadly negligence, says UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
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Autumn storm approaching – yellow warning for rain
Thursday will bring rain and snow in many parts of the country. SMHI has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain along part of the coast in Gävleborg County.
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SMHI Admits Yellow Warning for Ångermanland Rainfall Was Insufficient
SMHI notes that the yellow weather warning issued ahead of the heavy rainfall in Ångermanland in September was too weak, reports P4 Västernorrland.
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Meteorologist Warns of Limited Protection Against Hurricane Melissa
Despite warnings and attempts at preparation, the category 5 hurricane Melissa threatens with catastrophic consequences on Jamaica. It is very difficult to protect oneself against these wind speeds, says Hilda Westberg, meteorologist at SMHI.
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SMHI Issues Yellow Warning for Heavy Snow in Västerbotten and Norrbotten
SMHI has issued a yellow warning for snow in the inner parts of Västerbotten and Norrbotten counties. The weather can cause slippery roads and poor visibility.
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Sweden Sees Fewer Cold Days and Less Lake Ice in Recent Decades
Sweden has become warmer and gotten less ice on the lakes in recent decades, according to SMHI.
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Storm Amy Brings Heavy Rain and Disruptions Across Sweden
The storm Amy has arrived with full force over Sweden. The bad weather has led to fallen trees, power outages and flight delays. In Malmö, on one day, rain has fallen that corresponds to the normal precipitation during half of October.
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Storm Amy Claims Two Lives as It Sweeps Across Europe
The storm Amy shakes several countries in Europe on Saturday. In northern France, two people have been killed. In Norway, warnings for rain, wind and landslides have been issued and more than 100,000 households are without power.
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Antarctica Faces Rapid Ice Melt Similar to Greenland, Study Reveals
Antarctica has managed relatively well to avoid the climate changes. But according to a fresh study, the situation on the continent is increasingly beginning to resemble the one on Greenland.
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Storm Amy Brings Strong Winds and Canceled Trains in Sweden
SMHI issues orange warning for strong winds with storm gusts on the west coast and the Skåne south coast during Saturday. Already now, cancelled trains and ferries are being planned.
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Southern Sweden Water Shortage Eases Slightly After Dry Summer
After a dry summer, 11 of the country's 21 counties still have a risk of water shortage. But with the arrival of autumn, the situation looks brighter. The situation has improved a bit, says Julia Zabori, hydrologist at SMHI.
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Strong Wind Warning for Southern Sweden on Tuesday
It will be a windy Tuesday in the southern parts of Sweden. In Halland and southwestern Skåne, SMHI has issued a yellow warning for strong winds, locally with gusts of storm.
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Train Traffic Resumes on Botniabanan with Reduced Service
Train traffic on the Botniabanan between Örnsköldsvik and Härnösand is underway again.
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Gotland Braces for Heavy Rain as SMHI Issues Yellow Warning
SMHI has issued a yellow warning for rain similar to cloudbursts on Gotland. Locally, large amounts of rain can occur.
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SMHI Issues New Rain Warning for Flood-Hit Västernorrland
Västernorrland has been severely affected by floods. During the night towards Monday, the area can expect more rain, and a new warning has been issued by SMHI.
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Heavy Rainfall to Impact All of Sweden This Weekend
The situation is still serious in Västernorrland after the heavy rainfall. During the weekend, new amounts of rain are expected to come in. At the same time, national road 90 is to be opened on Friday.
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Floods in Örnsköldsvik: Driver Simon Hellström Faces Unprecedented Damage
More rain is falling today in the flood-affected Örnsköldsvik municipality. At the same time, work is underway to address the water's progress. It's the worst I've seen, says driver Simon Hellström.
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Storm Hits Stockholm: Thousands Face Power Outages
A storm with rain and strong gusts of wind has arrived over the coast in Stockholm county. Thousands of households have been affected by power outages, trees have fallen over roads and public transportation is affected.
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Rapid Flooding in Kubbe: Water Levels Reach Century-High
In Kubbe outside Örnsköldsvik, the flood struck extremely quickly and in a few hours the water level rose four meters – to the highest in 100 years. It went so incredibly fast, says Elin Mårtensson, who together with her husband Björn runs a farm in the village.
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Rising Water Levels in Örnsköldsvik Prompt Flooding Concerns
The rain over Västernorrland increases during the night towards Friday with a risk of further flooding. In several places in Örnsköldsvik, the water levels are rising and property owners are urged to prepare themselves. We hope that the levels will not increase so much that it will become even bigger problems, says municipal director Magnus Haglund.
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