Foto: Melker Dahlstrand/Myndigheten för civilt försvar

Test of the outdoor warning system

On June 1, the outdoor warning system is tested at 15.00 (3 pm). The signal sounds for 7 seconds, with 14 second breaks, for a total of 6 times. Afterwards, the “all clear” signal is tested, which is an uninterrupted 30-second signal. Read more on how the emergency warning system in Sweden works.

Foto: Johnér

The war in the Persian Gulf region

On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States launched attacks against Iran, which responded with strikes against Israel and other countries in the region. Countries in the area are now experiencing a state of war or conditions closely resembling war. The war has had an impact on transport, which is also affecting Sweden.

Foto: Johnér Bildbyrå AB

Essential summer information

Important information in several languages about fire bans, water shortages, high temperatures and Sweden's most important phone numbers.