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Winter winds return to batter Sweden
Science & Technology: 20 Apr 12
Swedish forecasters are warning that winter is making another appearance in Sweden over the next few days, and have issued warnings for slippery roads and harsh winds.
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Spring snowfalls cause transport turmoil
Science & Technology: 14 Apr 12
Heavy snowfalls in central Sweden have left swathes of the Stockholm area without electricity and caused major problems for public transport and road users on Saturday.
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Record March highs despite late snowfalls
Science & Technology: 1 Apr 12
Despite recent snowfalls in Stockholm and southern areas of Sweden, March 2012 is set to be one of the three warmest months on record, new preliminary statistics show.
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More extreme weather heading toward Sweden
Science & Technology: 17 Feb 12
Swedish forecasters have issued warnings for the coming weekend, flagging for heavy snow across much of the country and as well as a heightened avalanche risk at Swedish ski resorts.
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Snow and severe cold forecast for Sweden
Science & Technology: 2 Feb 12
Snow and temperatures well below freezing are expected to hit Sweden over the next few days with forecasters warning of a “snow cannon” ready to fire over the country.
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Storm ‘Emil’ barrels north over Sweden
National: 4 Jan 12
Swedish authorities have closed off bridges and cancelled rail traffic in southern and western parts of the country after forecasters issued warnings about a new storm heading in over the already wind-whipped country.
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More extreme weather heading toward Sweden
National: 2 Jan 12
A new low pressure area, referred to as an "atmospheric bomb" by Danish forecasters due to its sudden pressure drop, is on the way toward Sweden, bearing with it strong winds and precipitation.
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Warnings issued as new winter storm approaches
Science & Technology: 25 Dec 11
A Class 2 warning has been issued by forecasters as a storm, dubbed Dagmar, approaches from the west. Although it is the northern regions of Sweden that will be affected the most, forecasters warn of strong winds countrywide.
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New winter storm heading towards Sweden
Science & Technology: 11 Dec 11
Those who plan to celebrate Lucia day on Tuesday will have to hold on tight to garb and glitter, as a new storm heads in over Sweden in the beginning of next week.
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Accidents aplenty as snow hits Sweden
Science & Technology: 9 Dec 11
Icy roads and harsh weather conditions have caused several accidents on Swedish roadways over night, resulting in at least one fatality, and left thousands of residents without power.
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Sweden braces for 'real' winter weather
Science & Technology: 1 Dec 11
After a record warm November, forecasters are now warning that chillier and more seasonal weather is en route for Sweden with sub-zero temperatures and snowfalls across the country.
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New winter storms threaten Sweden
Science & Technology: 28 Nov 11
The storm that battered Scandinavia over the past few days has lulled, but forecasters warn that new fronts of strong winds are predicted to hit the region mid-week.
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Improved conditions on northern roads
Science & Technology: 24 Sep 11
Conditions are improving on the roads in northern Sweden, recently struck by flooding following heavy rains hitting the country over the last few days.
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Forecasters promise another harsh winter
Science & Technology: 9 Sep 11
While Swedes are still enjoying the relatively clement weather of early autumn, weather experts are already forecasting another freezing winter to follow the last two.
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Swift storm catches sailors off-guard
Science & Technology: 20 Aug 11
A fast-moving storm swept into Stockholm’s achipelago, rousing severe problems for recreational sailing Friday night. Gale force winds are expected to persist.
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Extreme weather on the rise in Sweden: SMHI
Science & Technology: 16 Aug 11
Heavy rains and extreme weather are becoming more common in Sweden, according to a study by the Swedish weather agency SMHI.
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SMHI forecasts 'best-in-test': survey
Science & Technology: 12 Aug 11
Despite a recent slew of criticism against Swedish weather forecaster SMHI, a new survey conducted by a Swedish newspaper show that the state owned forecasters are still the best source of reliable weather prediction.
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Swedish weather 'hard to predict': forecaster
Science & Technology: 10 Aug 11
Rain showers, followed by bouts of sunshine, followed by ominous looking skies – this summer it’s been extra difficult to predict Sweden's weather and thus meet government targets for forecasting accuracy.
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Dry weather prompts Stockholm fire ban
National: 2 Aug 11
The Greater Stockholm Fire Brigade has announced the introduction of a ban on fires in the areas in and around the Swedish capital following a spell of warmer weather which has left the ground extremely dry.
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Sweden struck by massive thunderstorm
Science & Technology: 22 Jul 11
Swedish skies were lit up by close to 40,000 lightning strikes and parts of the country suffered major power outages when a massive thunderstorm traveled across the country between Thursday and Friday.
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Heavy rains strike north of Sweden
National: 12 Jul 11
On Tuesday torrential rain flooded many roads in Sundsvall on the north eastern coast of Sweden, a major power outage was caused by the ensuing thunderstorms and a man in his sixties was taken to hospital after being struck by lightning.
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Super computer to improve Swedish weather forecasts
Science & Technology: 1 Jul 11
Sweden's meteorological office has deployed the help of a new super computer to help it predict the weather with more accuracy, after the agency received scathing criticism from the government.
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'Classic' midsummer weather for Sweden
Science & Technology: 23 Jun 11
Cloudy, showery but with some chances of sunshine - Swedish Midsummer weather seems to follow tradition, according to meteorologists, who were still unsure of how the weather would develop with the holiday less than a day away.
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Iceland ash could impact Swedish flights: agency
National: 24 May 11
Swedish air traffic could be affected when volcanic ash from Icelandic Grimsvötn reaches western Sweden on Tuesday afternoon, according to the country's Civil Aviation Administration.
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Deep freeze puts Baltic on track for record ice
Science & Technology: 25 Feb 11
Following another extended stretch of sub-zero temperatures, ice coverage on the Baltic Sea is greater than it's been in nearly a quarter century, Sweden's meteorological agency reports.
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Winter winds prompt Swedish weather warning
Science & Technology: 5 Feb 11
Wind gusts of up to 90 kilometres an hour along the west coast of Sweden have resulted in reduced speeds across the Öresund bridge and warnings from Swedish weather agency SMHI.
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Flooding and ice wreak havoc across Sweden
National: 16 Jan 11
Freezing conditions in northern Sweden and flooding in the south caused traffic chaos across the country on Sunday.
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Swedish weather agency issues snow warning
Science & Technology: 19 Oct 10
Weather agency SMHI warned Swedes to brace for snow and heavy winds across much of the country on Tuesday evening and Wednesday.
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Adverse autumn weather heading for Sweden
Science & Technology: 23 Aug 10
A new low pressure front is set to sweep in across southern Sweden during the afternoon carrying rain and later hard winds around coastal areas. A gale force one warning has been issued from the Skagerrak to the southern Baltic Sea.
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Rainfall warning in effect for southern Sweden
National: 28 Jul 10
A heavy rainfall warning is in effect over southern Sweden for Thursday, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (Sveriges meteorologiska och hydrologiska institut, SMHI) has announced.
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Hottest day since 1994 reaches 34.5 degrees
Science & Technology: 11 Jul 10
Hästveda in northern Skåne posted the year's high temperature in Sweden so far at a sizzling 34.5 degrees on Saturday.
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Snow cover sets new winter record
National: 4 Jun 10
Summer has been a long time coming for Storlien-Visjövalen ski resort in central Sweden, near the Norwegian border, where the last of the snow only melted away on Wednesday.
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Drivers urged to stay off icy Skåne roads
National: 20 Dec 09
A major snowstorm has hit Skåne in southern Sweden, blanketing roads and causing snow drifts.
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Stockholm suffers nearly sunless November
Science & Technology: 30 Nov 09
The month of November was one of the gloomiest on record in Stockholm, meteorologists said on Monday, as the Swedish capital registered only 17.5 hours of sunlight for the entire month.
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Man killed by lightning
National: 4 Jul 09
A 31-year-old man was struck and killed by lightning in Persberg, outside Filipstad in western Sweden on Friday evening.
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Record warmth in April
National: 2 May 09
Last month was the warmest April in living memory in large parts of Sweden, according to statistics from SMHI. Summer temperatures have already arrived in Götaland and most of Svealand, much earlier than usual.
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Heavy rainfall ahead
National: 3 Aug 08
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued a class 1 warning for heavy rainfall on Monday. The counties of Norrland and Uppland in northern Sweden are to be most affected.
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Rough weather heads for central Sweden
Science & Technology: 28 Jul 08
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has warned that violent thunderstorms are expected to hit central Sweden late on Monday.
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Stormy weather ahead
National: 20 Jul 08
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute SMHI has warned that very heavy showers are likely to fall in Sweden later on Sunday.
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What happened to Sweden's winter?
Science & Technology: 17 Jan 08
With chanterelles growing in the forest and spring flowers in bloom, meteorologists say this January is proving strangely warm.
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Storms bring 1,200 lightning flashes in an hour
National: 17 Jul 07
Severe storms swept across parts of southern Sweden on Tuesday, bringing thunder and lightning and torrential rain. In one area over a thousand lightning flashes were recorded in an hour.
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Skåne flooding subsides
National: 7 Jul 07
In just one day there was as much rain as Skåne would expect in an entire month. But during the night the region finally began to dry out, offering a glimpse of relief to drivers and homeowners who have faced days of flooding.
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Woman found dead in flooded car
National: 6 Jul 07
A woman has died after her car was submerged on a flooded road in Skåne. Many roads are closed in the area and weather forecasters are predicting yet more rain on Friday.
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Mild March a record breaker
Science & Technology: 1 Apr 07
The fine March weather may have broken temperature records and consigned the thermal underwear and gloves to the cupboard for many - but a chilly Easter is on its way.
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Snow and wind leave 30,000 without power
National: 21 Jan 07
As another wave of harsh weather conditions sweeps over Sweden on Sunday, around 30,000 customers of the country's three biggest suppliers were without electricity.
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Many still without power after storm
National: 15 Jan 07
Over 200,000 households are still without electricity as a result of the storm that swept over Sweden on Sunday. The storm claimed three lives.
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Storm leaves three dead and 280,000 without power
National: 14 Jan 07
Storms battering western and southern Sweden gathered strength on Sunday, flattening trees and causing power cuts. Three people have died and over 280,000 households were without electricity on Sunday night.
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Thousands without power as winds increase
National: 1 Jan 07
Strong winds swept in over southern Sweden on Monday afternoon, leaving thousands of households without electricity.
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Hurricane warning for southern Sweden
National: 1 Jan 07
The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) is warning that hurricane-force winds are possible over Skåne and western Sweden during the late afternoon and evening on New Year's Day.
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New year storm warning for southern Sweden
National: 31 Dec 06
A stormy start to 2007 is expected in southern Sweden as a low pressure system threatened to dampen traditional New Year fireworks celebrations.
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No hope left of a white Christmas
National: 20 Dec 06
Anyone in southern Sweden still dreaming of a white Christmas can give up hope now. Meteorologists expect temperatures to hover around 10 degrees – making the weather more like a Swedish summer than a Swedish winter.
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Warm winter delays bears' hibernation
National: 12 Dec 06
Sweden's bears, who should have hibernated more than a month ago, have still not retreated for the winter. Higher than usual temperatures are being blamed.
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Rocky start to Swedish ski season
National: 7 Dec 06
It has been a bad start to Sweden's ski season. With a fraction of the runs open and snow cannons working overtime to keep them skiable, operators are frantically scanning the weather forecasts for any signs of snow.
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Warmest December start for southern Sweden
National: 3 Dec 06
While much of Sweden is usually gripped by freezing temperatures and heavy snow in December, the south of the country has had its mildest start to the month since 1953.
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Swedish farmer basks in latest ever potato harvest
National: 2 Dec 06
A potato farmer in southern Sweden said on Saturday she was bringing in the country's latest potato harvest thanks to one of the mildest and driest autumns on record.
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Southern Sweden braced for winter
National: 31 Oct 06
Northern parts of Sweden have been battling snow and ice for days, but now populous southern Sweden is expected to get its first taste of winter. And Dalarna and Värmland are bracing themselves for 'very extreme' weather.
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Severe storms batter Sweden
National: 27 Oct 06
Southern Sweden has been battered by heavy winds and rain, with Halland the worst hit area. A severe weather warning has been issued for northern Sweden, where snow and strong winds are expected to cause disruption.
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'Sweden's worst storms since Gudrun' expected
Society: 26 Oct 06
Meteorologists are warning that storms expected to hit Sweden in the next 24 hours could be the worst since Gudrun, which laid waste to vast expanses of woodland and left 341,000 homes in southern Sweden without power.
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Storm warnings for southern Sweden
Society: 9 Aug 06
A class-2 storm warning has been issued for southern Sweden during Wednesday. Extensive and frequent thunder is predicted, which could cause power outages.
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Dry weather prompts nationwide fire warning
National: 20 Jul 06
The risk of forest and grass fires is higher than ever across Sweden. Weeks of sun mean prime fire conditions, where careless barbecues or a smouldering cigarette butt could start a blaze.
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Southern Sweden braced for spring floods
National: 27 Mar 06
Most of Sweden is still covered by snow but weather forecasters are predicting a decisive shift during the next few days. And that has led to warnings of spring floods in the south of the country.
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Planes and trains running again after snow delays
National: 21 Jan 06
Air and train traffic across Sweden was back to normal on Saturday afternoon after major difficulties caused by snow and wind.
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Snow covers freezing Sweden
National: 20 Jan 06
As temperatures plummet to as low as -40C, snowfall covered almost all of Sweden on Friday morning. Forecasters warn that temperatures will continue falling over the weekend.
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Southern Sweden braced for snowstorms
Smörgåsbord: 28 Dec 05
Wednesday afternoon and evening are expected to bring strong winds and heavy snowfalls to the south of Sweden. Forecasters say that the bad weather will cause chaos on the roads.
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Ice warning as temperature drops
National: 24 Dec 05
Despite "unusual calm" on the roads so far this Christmas, meteorologists warn that things are about to turn slippery, especially in the south and middle of Sweden.
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Power cuts as winter storm hits north
National: 12 Dec 05
Thousands of households are without power as a fierce snowstorm batters the northern part of Sweden. With winds approaching hurricane force, forecasters say that the worst is yet to come.
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20,000 households without electricity
National: 15 Nov 05
As the first storm of the winter drifts away, thousands of households across Sweden can expect a day without power. Two people are known to have died in the winds.
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Sunny Midsummer marred by violence
National: 24 Jun 05
Sweden celebrated the "warmest Midsummer of the Millennium" on Friday, but the royals decided to play safe by celebrating in the south of France. And a mainly peaceful night was still marred by seven rapes and five stabbings.
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Expected heatwave bugs water agency
National: 28 May 04
Swedes' summer euphoria is dampened by news of a water shortage and unprecedented levels of virus-wielding ticks.
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Meet Sanna, 9 years old
Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
Strindberg, king of drama
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
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