Thunderstorms and rain expected during Sweden match

Sweden is bracing for a significant thunderstorm system moving in from the southwest, prompting SMHI to issue a yellow warning for heavy lightning and localized downpours. The storm, which began in western Sweden on Saturday morning, has already caused power outages and flooded roads in the Västra Götaland region, with around 1,600 lightning strikes recorded in the Gothenburg area in just half an hour.

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We have messages about high temperatures, but they are directed at risk groups. For us, the interesting thing today is the thunderstorms that can form in this warm and humid air mass.

The weather is expected to reach Stockholm by approximately 4 PM on Saturday and should largely clear by 8 PM. This timing raises concerns for those planning to watch the Sweden match outdoors, as the first half might be affected by rain. Meteorologist Erik Höjgård-Olsen from SMHI noted that the warm, humid air mass, combined with cooler air pushing in from the west, is conducive to thunderstorm formation.

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The heat and moisture in combination are usually favorable for thunderstorms to form, and so it is now. We can also add today that cooler air is pushing in from the west, and that contrast gives a little extra boost to the thunderclouds and the storm.

While parts of Kalmar County are experiencing heat advisories, with temperatures posing a risk to vulnerable groups, the primary concern for Saturday remains the thunderstorms. Sunday is forecast to bring slightly cooler temperatures with sunshine and no precipitation. The storm's passage is expected to be relatively swift, lasting between four and eight hours across the country.

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It will probably leave the west coast around lunch and reach Stockholm around 4 PM. It looks like it could be strong, but it passes relatively quickly.