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.
Great risk of wildfires
Due to the increasing fire risk, MSB is preparing helicopters for fire-extinguishing missions. At the same time, MSB is appealing to the public to be cautious in forests and...
Warning class 2 for heavy drifting snow
SMHI has issued a warning class 2 for heavy drifting snow in Västerbotten county coastal area and Jämtland county except mountain area.
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.
About Valborg and the fire ban
The dry and warm weather has resulted in a great risk of fire in forests and fields in parts of Sweden. There is a fire ban in several municipalities.
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...