Weather warnings

In Sweden, the government weather agency, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI), provides weather forecasts and issues weather warnings. When a weather warning is issued, it means that the weather may pose a risk to people and cause societal disruptions, such as traffic disruptions or power outages.
Published

Weather warnings may be issued for example for storms, heavy snowfall, freezing rain, flooding, and lightning. 

Updated weather warnings

Warnings are based on the consequences or disruptions the weather may cause. The warnings are issued in three levels; yellow, orange, and red, with red as the most serious.

🟡 Yellow warning

Some damage may occur to property and the environment. Disruption of some public services. Individuals or certain groups can be seriously affected. Those who reside or are staying in vulnerable areas or who are in a risk group should take preventative measures.

  • Be on alert – especially in weather-sensitive areas.
  • Take appropriate preventative measures if you reside or are staying in a vulnerable area.

🔶 Orange warning

When there is an orange warning, the weather can endanger public safety, and cause serious damage to property and the environment and disruption of some public services. Individuals or groups that are particularly vulnerable can be seriously affected.

  • Avoid exposing yourself to the weather.
  • Take appropriate measures to reduce consequences for life, property and the environment.

🔺 Red warning

In the event of a red warning, the weather conditions can seriously endanger public safety, and cause very serious damage to property and the environment and extensive disruption. The general public should refrain from all activities that entail exposure. 

  • Do not expose yourself to the weather. 
  • Take preventative measures to reduce consequences for life, property and the environment.

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