Västra Götaland County - Sweden   2025-07-15   Tuesday   58.94N, 11.19E

Strömstad

Västra Götaland County - Sweden
2025-07-15

Yellow Downpour Parts of southwestern Svealand and northwestern Götaland

Issue date: 2025-07-15T09:48+00:00

Heavy showers can locally produce large amounts of rain in a short time, which can lead to flooding.; What happens?: Wednesday morning, a band of heavier showers will move in from the east with a risk of larger amounts of rain, 30 to 50 mm could fall in a short time. Thunderstorms are also possible.; What should I think about?: Flooding can occur in, for example, basements and stormwater systems. Check if you can seal your basement, or move items that are at risk of being damaged by water. Clear gutters, storm drains and other waterways so that the water can flow away unimpeded. Roads and underpasses may be flooded, avoid driving through the water. Travel times may increase due to poor visibility and risk of hydroplaning. Allow more time for your journey and adjust the speed according to road conditions.; Where?: Parts of southern Svealand and northern Götaland; Comments: There will be large local variations and exactly where the largest amounts of rain will end up is difficult to assess.

Frequent lightning, yellow level, Parts of Østlandet, 2025-07-15T11:00:00+00:00, 2025-07-15T23:00:00+00:00

Issue date: 2025-07-15T07:50+00:00

There is a risk of frequent lightning. There will be local differences in intensity. Some places will not experience any lightning. Lightning can damage objects: Lightning can cause fires in buildings. Dry vegetation/forest can catch fire. Power supply and TV/internet can be affected. Electrical appliances may be damaged if not unplugged.

Heavy rainshowers, yellow level, Parts of Sør- and Østlandet, 2025-07-15T10:00:00+00:00, 2025-07-15T23:00:00+00:00

Issue date: 2025-07-14T10:25+00:00

Heavy rain showers are expected in your area. There will be local variations in intensity and duration, and the weather conditions can change rapidly. The exact location of the precipitation is uncertain. Locally the precipitation can exceed 20 mm/1h. Risk of water damage: There is a risk of surface water in urban areas, with water potentially entering buildings. Risk of local flooding, changes in streams and rivers, as well as landslides and debris in areas where the heaviest rain showers hit. Locally difficult driving conditions: Locally difficult driving conditions due to surface water and risk of hydroplaning. Risk of lightning: There is a risk of lightning associated with the rain showers. Electrical devices may be damaged if not disconnected.