SMHI issues yellow warnings for torrential rain, thunder and wind in southern Sweden

SMHI has issued several yellow warnings for torrential rain, thunder and strong gusts of wind in several places in southern Sweden during the afternoon and evening.

- We warn of torrential rain over parts of southwestern Svealand, down over northern Dalsland, parts of Skaraborg and Värmland and Örebro counties. There it has really started with widespread thunder. It's about a lot of rain in a short time, says Therese Fougman, meteorologist at SMHI.

According to the forecast, there are also warnings for strong gusts of wind in southwestern Götaland, in a stretch across Vättern down towards Västervik. Locally there may be thunderstorms.

- It is very short-lived and local in connection with passing thunderstorms.

The thunderstorms that can bring downpour-like rain further north are expected to subside during the afternoon and evening.

- The area with rain and thundershowers moves to the southeast. It is probably what risks generating storm villages from Skaraborg and southwards.

An area of ​​thunderstorms lies over southern Norway and off the Norwegian coast. That line moves to the southeast and is expected to pass Halland, Småland, Skåne and Blekinge where there may be storm villages.

The northern warning applies between 3 and 7 p.m., and the southern one between 4 and 9 p.m.

Gotland is also expected to be affected when the low pressure moves out over the Baltic Sea and deepens.

- The rain and thunder showers pass the island, and it looks like there could be large amounts of rain in a short time. There may be heavy thunder, storm surges around the island and very strong gusts of wind on Gotland. It will be really bad weather there for a few hours.

The storm may lead to consequences for the public.

- There may be floods and large pools of water on roads and very poor visibility. The winds can be up to 25 to 28 meters per second, which can cause objects to move, outdoor furniture to be thrown around and trees to fall, says Therese Fougman.

- There may also be hail in connection with the rain. Nature is on the move, you could say. You have to respect that.

The strong winds cause disruption to train traffic. According to the Trafikredaktionen at Sveriges Radio, several departures are canceled in Skåne and Blekinge. This applies to the routes Helsingborg–Lund and Kristianstad–Karlskrona until Wednesday at 05.00.

- Those who live in areas with wind warnings should secure loose objects on balconies and in gardens so that they do not blow away and cause damage.

Motorists are also advised to exercise caution.

- In heavy rain, large pools of water can quickly form on the roads. The driver should reduce speed and avoid driving through water if it is unclear how deep it is. During thunderstorms and strong winds, it is also important to be careful outdoors, as both trees and loose objects can fall or blow away.

The low pressure is expected to move away during the evening and night. The thunderstorm warning on Gotland applies until tomorrow at 04. After that the storm will subside.

- It will be significantly calmer in southern Sweden. There may still be some rain showers over Norrland, but they are more scattered showers, not so big. It will be a normal Swedish summer, says the meteorologist.

In the southern half of the country, the temperature may rise above 25 degrees on Friday, Saturday and probably also Sunday.