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Thousands left without electricity in Sweden in the wake of powerful Storm Ciara

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:30:43 +0100

Thousands of people remain without power after a powerful storm across Sweden on Sunday evening and night, which also affected flights and train traffic. One man remained missing after a fishing boat capsized.

Lightning strikes in Sweden up six-fold over last two years

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 13:13:55 +0200

If you thought this summer in Sweden was stormy, you weren't wrong. More than 210,000 lightning strikes have been registered in the country so far this year, a six-fold increase on two years ago.

Class 2 storm warning for northern Sweden

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 15:24:10 +0100

It will be a stormy Sunday in northern Sweden.

Sweden braces for heavy snow as thousands of homes STILL without power

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 09:03:59 +0100

A class-two warning for heavy snow remained in place for eastern Sweden on Tuesday morning, affecting Gävleborg county and northern coastal parts of Uppsala county.

Thousands still without power almost a week after the storm

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 08:42:54 +0100

Thousands of homes are still without electricity after Storm Alfrida battered Sweden last week.

Tens of thousands still without power in Sweden after New Year's storm

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 09:40:35 +0100

Tens of thousands of people in Sweden remained without power on Friday morning after the first storm of 2019 completely wiped out the electricity grid in many places.

Storm Alfrida knocks out Gotland phone network (including emergency number)

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:47:21 +0100

UPDATED: Swedish islanders were left without working phone lines and electricity after Storm Alfrida battered Scandinavia, and on some islands it may three days before power is restored.

Thousands without power and traffic disrupted as 2019's first storm hits Sweden

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:59:54 +0100

UPDATED: Strong winds continued to batter southern Sweden on Wednesday afternoon following a storm which earlier left 100,000 people without power and disrupted transport throughout the day.

Sweden told to brace for storm: 'Stay at home'

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:51:55 +0200

People in western Sweden have been warned to stay inside when harsh winds hit on Friday.

IN PICTURES: Schools and trains cancelled as snowdrifts trouble parts of Sweden

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:11:46 +0100

A wave of heavy snow in central and northern Sweden has caused trains to be cancelled and schools to close as even Swedes accustomed to tougher conditions struggle to beat the elements.

Weather: Snow warning issued for Sweden

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 08:44:38 +0100

Meteorologists warned of traffic chaos in Sweden on Tuesday due to heavy snow and wind.

In pictures: Storm floods basements and shops in Malmö

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 09:49:50 +0200

Heavy rain over Skåne in southern Sweden caused basements, garages and shops to flood while hail also proved a nuisance.

Soaked western Sweden told to brace for more rain

Sat, 16 Sep 2017 18:37:12 +0200

A Friday storm brought heavy rainfall, hail and thunder storms to Götaland and the downpours continued on Saturday.

Sweden escapes worst of storm battering Europe

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:54:50 +0200

The deadly storm, which claimed three lives in Germany and wreaked havoc in much of northern Europe including the United Kingdom and the Netherlands left Sweden comparatively unharmed.

Trains and ferries cancelled as Sweden braces for a storm

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 18:15:34 +0200

Ferries and trains have been cancelled in southern Sweden as the region prepares to be battered by a storm.

Sweden just set an incredible new wind record

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 08:40:06 +0100

Sweden measured its highest wind speeds since records began as a powerful storm swept through the northern regions.

Sweden told to prepare for a storm as wild winds move in

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 11:52:45 +0100

Sweden is preparing for the arrival of harsh winds as the country’s national forecaster warns that a storm is coming to the country.

Hold on tight - Storm Urd is on its way to Sweden

Mon, 26 Dec 2016 16:42:00 +0100

High winds have started to gust in western Sweden and conditions are going to get worse as Storm Urd arrives over the south of the country during the course of the evening.

Winter? This isn't winter, Sweden says

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 18:47:10 +0100

Don’t let the car accidents, train delays and slippery pavements caused by heavy snowfall fool you: it isn’t officially winter yet in Sweden, according to the country’s standards.

Prepare to be hit by 'snow cannons', Sweden warned

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:31:49 +0100

Sweden's national weather agency SMHI has warned the country to prepare for 'snow cannons' which will start firing on the east coast from today, with up to 20cm of snow expected to fall on Baltic island Gotland during the first half of this week, and showers also due to hit capital Stockholm.