SMHI warns of heavy rain and wind in southern Sweden

Sweden's Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued a yellow warning for heavy, rain-like downpours and strong winds affecting various areas in southern Sweden. The forecast indicates the storm will approach Värmland after midday before tracking southeast across the country.

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Locally, there is a risk of serious consequences.

The yellow warning for intense rainfall covers large parts of Värmland County, western Örebro County, and the northernmost areas of Västra Götaland County, effective from lunchtime. Some locations could experience 35–70 millimeters of rain in a short period, with a possibility of thunderstorms.

Additionally, two yellow warnings for wind are in effect for the afternoon and early evening. One covers much of the west coast and Skåne, while the other spans a corridor from Skaraborg down to the northern parts of Kalmar County. Meteorologist Erik Höjgård-Olsen noted that the core issue in all affected areas is the expectation of strong showers and powerful wind gusts.

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It is the same problem in all three areas really, namely that we expect heavy showers and strong gusts of wind.

"We expect heavy showers and strong gusts of wind," said Erik Höjgård-Olsen, a meteorologist at SMHI. He added that while rain is the primary concern in the area north of Vänern, wind is expected to be the more significant factor in Götaland.

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But we still believe that in the area north of Vänern, it is the rain rather than the wind that could cause problems. And vice versa in Götaland.