Heatwave Reaches Sweden: Malmö Records 35 Degrees Celsius

Sweden has been hit by a significant heatwave, with Malmö recording a new high of 35.1 degrees Celsius on Saturday, marking a local record for the city. This surge in temperature signifies the arrival of the European heatwave in the country.

Across southern Sweden, multiple local temperature records for June have been broken. Lund, for instance, experienced its hottest day since 1947. However, the Swedish Meteorological Institute suggests that the all-time national temperature record, set in 1947 at 38 degrees Celsius in Målilla, is unlikely to be surpassed during this event.

"The national heat record is probably not in danger. However, quite a few local June records will likely fall," meteorologist Therese Fougman told the Swedish news agency TT. The heatwave has already caused record temperatures in other parts of Europe, including Germany (41.5 degrees) and Denmark (37 degrees) on Saturday.

Looking ahead to Sunday, temperatures are expected to remain high, with forecasts predicting at least 33 degrees Celsius in many parts of southern Sweden. Consequently, orange weather warnings have been issued for several areas, indicating a significant risk associated with the extreme heat.

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The national heat record is probably not in danger. However, quite a few local June records will likely fall.