Sweden Braces for a Brief European Heatwave This Week
Sweden is preparing for a brief heatwave with temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius, expected mainly in southern regions.
Key Points
- • Temperatures in southern Sweden expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius this week.
- • The hottest day likely to be Wednesday; the previous high was 29.9 degrees Celsius in Målilla.
- • Northern Sweden will remain cooler, with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius and rain in some areas.
- • The warm spell is predicted to be short-lived, lasting only until Wednesday.
An extreme heatwave originating in Europe is set to impact Sweden, with temperatures anticipated to rise significantly in the coming days. Meteorologists from the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) are forecasting that southern regions of Sweden, specifically in Götaland and parts of Svealand, could see temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius this Wednesday, marking it potentially as the hottest day of the year for the country. This prediction comes on the heels of a cold start to the summer season, with Målilla, Kalmar County, previously recording the year’s highest temperature of 29.9 degrees Celsius on June 15.
While southern Sweden prepares for a heat spike, the northern regions will experience a different climate. Areas along the Norrland coast are expected to remain much cooler, with temperatures only reaching about 20 degrees Celsius, accompanied by rain. The promising warm weather is expected to last only until Wednesday, with indications that wind patterns could shift by later this week.
Despite the impending heat, forecasters are cautious, noting the uncertainty regarding future wind patterns as the heatwave settles in. "While it will be warm, the conditions in northern regions will contrast significantly," said meteorologist Therese Fougman. The weather impact reflects both a seasonal fluctuation and the broader climatic shifts affecting Europe right now, where parts of Spain are facing record-breaking temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius.