Severe Weather Events Impact Sweden and Southern Europe Amid Ongoing Heatwaves
Severe weather warnings issued as heatwaves fuel wildfires across southern Europe and storms hit Sweden.
Key Points
- • Heatwave continues to cause wildfires in southern Europe.
- • SMHI warns of strong winds and heavy rain in Sweden.
- • Evacuations ordered in Crete due to wildfires.
- • 342 wildfires reported in Turkey since Friday.
As of July 3, 2025, severe weather conditions are escalating across Sweden and southern Europe, prompting widespread concerns and warnings. The ongoing heatwave in southern Europe continues to spark significant wildfires, with over 342 fires reported in Turkey alone since the previous Friday. In response to the dangerous conditions, evacuations have been ordered in parts of Crete as efforts to manage the wildfires intensify.
In Sweden, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued a yellow warning for strong winds affecting Stockholm County, anticipating thunderstorms and heavy rain later this week. The warnings indicate that gusty winds could pose additional hazards, potentially blocking roads and disrupting public transport amidst falling trees and branches.