Important Public Announcement for Nykvarn, Stockholm County
Update August 28 2020: The previous warning regarding smoke from a fire in Nykvarn has been withdrawn.
High risk of grass fires in parts of Sweden
There is currently a high risk of grass fires in Svealand and parts of Götaland and southern Norrland. You should take great care when lighting a fire outdoors.
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...
SMHI (SWEDISH METEOROLOGICAL AND HYDROLOGICAL INSTITUTE): Warning for very heavy snow
Update 2 November 10.30: An orange-level weather warning is in effect for Gotland regarding wind and heavy snowfall. The weather may cause traffic disruptions during Thursday.
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...