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Wind in the alpine region
Yellow WarningLapland mountains
What happens?
Tuesday morning increasing southerly or southeasterly wind which can become very strong in the bare mountains, 18-24 m/s. From Tuesday morning locally up to storm. In combination with the wind occasional snowfall, which in the southern part, mainly the Västerbottensfjällen, can give around 5 cm of fresh snow during Tuesday afternoon and evening. The wind decreases during the night towards Wednesday.
Description of incident
On Tuesday it will be very windy in the southern or southeastern wind on the bare mountains.
What should I think about?
Do not hike in mountainous areas if you are inexperienced. It can be difficult to move and set up or anchor tents. In connection with drifting snow, it can be difficult to orientate due to reduced visibility. There is a risk of frostbite due to degree below zero or rain.
When
13 October 06:00 – 14 October 01:00
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Snow
Yellow WarningNorthwestern Dalarna as well as Jämtland and Härjedalen
What happens?
A snowfall area moves in from the west Tuesday evening and spreads eastward over the area overnight into Wednesday. The snowfall can be heavy at times and will produce around 10 cm of snow until early Wednesday morning, locally 15-20 cm. This is also combined with southerly winds that can be strong in the mountains during Tuesday evening.
Description of incident
From Tuesday evening, heavy snowfall that can cause poor visibility and make it difficult to get around, as well as traffic problems.
What should I think about?
Travel times may increase due to slippery roads, poor visibility and blowing snow behind vehicles. Allow more time for your journey and adjust your speed to road conditions and visibility. It can be difficult to travel due to snow on roads, traffic accidents or vehicles that are stuck. There is a risk of delays or cancelled departures in public transport. At temperatures close to zero degrees, there is a risk of disturbances in electricity and telecommunications networks in areas with overhead lines.
Where?
Dalafjällen as well as Härjedalen and the southwestern part of Jämtland
When
13 October 20:00 – 14 October 08:00
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Risk for water shortage - Groundwater and watercourses
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Description of incident
Low groundwater levels. Low flows in rivers Rönne å, Kävlingeån with tributaries, Almaån, Holjeån, Mjöån, and in sensitive watercourses in the eastern and southern parts of the county.
What should I think about?
Users of municipal water should be aware that the municipality may impose restrictions and encourage water-saving measures. Those receiving water from private or shared wells should be considerate of their water consumption, as low groundwater levels may reduce abstraction capacity and deteriorate water quality. Businesses and households with private water from lakes or rivers should be aware that low water levels may limit the amount of water withdrawn and degrade water quality. Low water levels may have a negative impact on plant and animal life in agriculture and in nature.
When
21 April 00:00 until further notice
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Risk for water shortage - Groundwater and watercourses
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Description of incident
Low groundwater levels. Low flows in rivers Nättrabyån, Ronnebyån, Bräkneån, Mörrumsån, Helge å, Lyckebyån, and Mieån.
What should I think about?
Users of municipal water should be aware that the municipality may impose restrictions and encourage water-saving measures. Those receiving water from private or shared wells should be considerate of their water consumption, as low groundwater levels may reduce abstraction capacity and deteriorate water quality. Businesses and households with private water from lakes or rivers should be aware that low water levels may limit the amount of water withdrawn and degrade water quality. Low water levels may have a negative impact on plant and animal life in agriculture and in nature.
When
5 May 00:00 until further notice
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Risk for water shortage - Groundwater and watercourses
Message
Description of incident
Low groundwater levels. Low flows in rivers Ronnebyån, Silletorpsån, Mörrumsån, Holjeån, Nättrabyån, Bräkneån, Listerbyån, Hillmansbäcken, Mieån, Orlundsån, and Lyckebyån.
What should I think about?
Users of municipal water should be aware that the municipality may impose restrictions and encourage water-saving measures. Those receiving water from private or shared wells should be considerate of their water consumption, as low groundwater levels may reduce abstraction capacity and deteriorate water quality. Businesses and households with private water from lakes or rivers should be aware that low water levels may limit the amount of water withdrawn and degrade water quality. Low water levels may have a negative impact on plant and animal life in agriculture and in nature.
When
5 May 00:00 until further notice
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Risk for water shortage - Watercourses
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Description of incident
Low flows in small streams.
What should I think about?
Users of municipal water should be aware that the municipality may impose restrictions and encourage water-saving measures. Businesses and households with private water from lakes or rivers should be aware that low water levels may limit the amount of water withdrawn and degrade water quality. Low water levels may have a negative impact on plant and animal life in agriculture and in nature.
When
5 May 11:06 until further notice
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