Svealand

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.

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 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.

Put on your raincoat – Heavy rain warning issued

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.

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.

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.

Warmth on the way – 25 degrees expected

The unstable weather is on its way out – and summer warmth on its way in. From Monday onwards, the weather will change.