Extreme wildfire risk in parts of Sweden as dry weather raises fire danger
The risk of forest fires in the coming days is high in almost half the country, and extremely high in some parts. A number of fires occurred around Sweden on Sunday.
SwedenTop news
The record heat has a name: Omega block
It's not surprising that there will be a heat wave during the summer. But for the heat to settle over Europe this early is all the more unusual. The explanation is a so-called omega block, where warm air from the Sahara becomes "stuck". "It becomes almost like a greenhouse; the sun shines in but the air is not replaced," says Magnus Joelsson, meteorologist at SMHI.
WorldTop news
Swedish spring is arriving earlier - where it's most noticeable
After a harsh winter, spring has arrived in large parts of Sweden. In the 2020s, it has arrived two weeks earlier than usual. In some places, spring has arrived even earlier - but in other places, there is no significant difference.
Sweden
Understanding April's Unpredictable Weather: Insights from a Meteorologist
Snow, gusts, sun, and rain – sometimes all in one day. The classic April weather offers surprises. But why is it so? The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute's expert explains and tells us that small, small tufts in the sky are a clue.
Sweden