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All the latest weather news and essential information from Sweden.
Swedish weather agency warns of heavy snowfall
Sweden's weather agency, SMHI, has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy snowfall across north-western Dalarna, Jämtland, and Härjedalen.
First snowfall of the season expected in central Sweden this week
Winter is coming.
Swedish word of the day: höstrusk
Here's a word to use when indulging in the Swedish pastime of complaining about the weather.
Six keys to understanding autumn in Sweden
The summer is drawing to a close. With that in mind, now is a good time to roll out some common Swedish autumn topics and phrases to help you navigate your way through the darker days.
After heatwave, torrential rain coming to Sweden over the weekend
Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued a yellow warning for torrential rain in western Sweden for Saturday.
Heightened grass and grey pollen risk throughout Sweden
There is a high or heightened risk of high grass pollen levels throughout the country. In addition, grey pollen is starting to spread in the south.
High risk of fire in large parts of Sweden as heat continues
The warm and dry weather has led to a high or extremely high risk of ground and forest fires in large parts of the country.
Heatwave in Sweden: Five tips for how to cope with the heat
As the Swedish weather agency warns of continued high temperatures in much of the country, including at night, here are a few tips on staying cool – and healthy – in the heat.
Swedish Transport Administration warns of a challenging day on roads and rail
Sun curves on train tracks and bleeding asphalt on roads continue to cause problems in summer traffic, Sweden's public transport authority has warned.
Swedish Transport Administration warns of heat wave affecting roads
The heat wave in large parts of Sweden is affecting road safety, the Swedish Transport Administration has warned.
'Extreme' wildfire warning as Sweden braces for another summer heatwave
In the southern half of Sweden, temperatures could hit 30C in several areas by mid-week, according to the national weather agency, SMHI.
Swedish weather agency warns of torrential rain over weekend
While some parts of Sweden are set for high temperatures and face water shortages, authorities are now warning that other areas of the country may get heavy downpours.
Sweden risks water shortages in coming weeks as heat set to return
The Swedish weather service has issued risk notices for water shortages in many parts of the country as higher temperatures are expected to return in the coming days.
Swedish weather agency warns of wildfire risks across multiple regions
Barbecue aficionados are being urged to take extra care when lighting fires in Sweden at the moment.
Trains cancelled as torrential rain and gale-force winds batter Sweden
Trains have been cancelled on several routes as torrential rain and strong winds continue to batter large parts of Sweden on Tuesday.
Gotland tourists urged to skip showers and wash in the Baltic Sea
Could a dip in the Baltic Sea be the solution to Gotland's water shortage?
Over 10,000 lightning strikes recorded as severe thunderstorms batter Sweden
Lightning struck more than 10,000 times on Sunday as a powerful thunderstorm swept across Sweden.
From heatwave to downpours: SMHI issues weather warnings across Sweden
Large parts of northern Sweden could be hit by torrential rain and thunderstorms on Monday. And the heatwave isn't even over yet.
Malmö registers hottest day ever as several Swedish cities set new heatwave records
The Swedish heatwave may be a far cry from the deadly temperatures sweeping parts of Europe, but several Swedish cities saw the mercury climb to unprecedented levels over the weekend.
How to keep cool in Sweden during summer heatwaves
Sweden isn't known for its high temperatures, but that's all the more reason to take extra care when a heatwave does sweep the country.
More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO
The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.
At least 191 million Europeans face 35C on Sunday
At least 191 million people are forecast to endure temperatures of at least 35C on Sunday in Europe, with the heat particularly intense in Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, according to AFP estimates.
Records tumble as European heatwave moves east
Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation.