Heatwave warning as northern Sweden set to get as hot as southern Europe
- Temperatures in central Norrland, Sweden, are forecast to reach 26-33C, matching or exceeding parts of southern Europe, according to SMHI.
- A yellow warning for high temperatures has been issued for V�sterbotten, J�mtland, and V�sternorrland from Tuesday to Thursday, as reported by SMHI.
- Health warnings by the Institute for Health and Welfare urge residents, especially those over 75, to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight, as heat-related deaths have risen since the year 2000, according to THL specialist Virpi Kollanus.
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Northern Europe is currently experiencing a heat wave: temperatures have been rising there for more than a year – with far-reaching consequences. In Finland, for example, significantly more ticks are being sighted.
LULEÅ. The thermometer shows over 30 degrees in northern Sweden. Authorities warn of fire risk and urge caution. In Luleå, Marcus Ottosson and his daughter Linnea enjoyed a swim in Tjuvholmssundet. – Of course you like the heat, but now it's a bit "next level", he says.
Heatwave Triggers Health Alerts in Finland and Sweden - teleSUR English
Meteorologists estimate that temperatures could exceed 30 degrees Celsius in some areas of Sweden. As of early Monday evening, the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) issued yellow-level alerts for “potentially dangerous temperatures” across most of Finland. Sweden issued similar warnings, particularly in the north. RELATED: World Records Third-Warmest June, Says Copernicus Climate Change Service Heat alert thresholds differ by country. In Fi…
Head north to Sweden or Norway. Or up into the heights of either Switzerland or Austria. Here the possibility of slightly cooler weather is present.
Today, a warning has been issued for almost the entire country, except for Central and Northern Lapland and Åland.
Heatwave hits Finland, Sweden, triggers health warnings
HELSINKI, July 14 (Xinhua) -- A heatwave sweeping across Europe has pushed temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius in Finland and Sweden, with some areas exceeding 30 degrees, prompting health and safety warnings. Read full story
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