Orange warning for wind and snow from Örnsköldsvik to Umeå
🔶 The Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued an orange level warning regarding fresh wind in combination with persistent snowfall in Västerbotten and Västernorrland County.
High fire risk in southern and central Sweden
The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency warns that the dry, warm weather prevailing in southern and central Sweden has led to great risk of fire in woodlands and fields. The...
Ministry for Foreign Affairs on shooting in Brussels
The Foreign Ministry is aware that there was a shooting in Brussels on Monday evening and that there are reports in the media that two Swedish citizens have been shot. Swedes are...
MSB urges the general public to be cautious due to extreme fire risk
There is extreme risk of fire throughout the country. A small spark can create a large fire. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) therefore urges the public to be...
Travel advisory for countries outside the EU/EEA extended
Today, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to extend the advisory against non-essential travel to countries outside the EU/EEA/Schengen area until 15 April.
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Ukraine
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD) has decided to advise against all travel to Ukraine due to changes in the security situation. UD also urges Swedes who are in...
New weather warnings introduced
From 26 October 2021, new weather warnings will replace the old ones. The new warnings will be yellow, orange, and red. The new system is expected to make it easier to understand...