Karlstad, Värmland, Sweden Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Showers with risk of short-term strong gusts.; What happens?: During Tuesday late afternoon, a band of showers will move in from the northwest and in connection with the showers, very strong gusts or squalls may occur briefly and locally, 22-28 m/s. The strongest gusts will pass quickly. Thunderstorms may also occur. In the evening, the showers will continue to move in over the area with a continued risk of strong gusts, before finally moving away late in the evening.; What should I think about?: Roads may be blocked by fallen trees or branches.
There is a risk of delays or cancelled departures in public transport.
Anchor and secure loose objects, such as trampolines and garden furniture. Be aware that temporary structures such as scaffolding also can blow away.
Risk of damage to forest, for example in felling edges and newly thinned forest.
There is a risk of disturbances in electricity and telecommunications networks in areas with overhead lines.; Where?: Parts of Jönköping County, Östergötland County, Västra Götaland County and Kalmar County; Comments: Since there are showers, there is great uncertainty in the location and strength of the gusty winds. In most places it will not be windy at all.

Tuesday afternoon northwest-west 14-17 m/s. Late Tuesday evening decreasing.; What should I think about?: Pay close attention to the marine forecast and prepare crew and vessel for high winds and seas.
Keep in mind that the wind gusts are often significantly higher than the average wind.; Where?: Skagerrak

During Tuesday afternoon there is a risk of heavy showers and large amounts of rain in a short time; What happens?: During Tuesday afternoon, showers will form over the area and locally the rain may become heavy or very heavy and give 35-70 mm, in a short time. There may also be elements of thunder. During the afternoon, the showers will move slowly eastward.; 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?: Large parts of Värmland County, western Örebro County and northernmost Västra Götaland County; Comments: There will be large local variations and exactly where the largest amounts of rain will fall is difficult to assess.

During Tuesday afternoon there is a risk of heavy showers and large amounts of rain in a short time; What happens?: During Tuesday afternoon, showers will form over the area and locally the rain may become heavy or very heavy and give 35-70 mm, in a short time. There may also be elements of thunder. During the afternoon, the showers will move slowly eastward.; 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?: Large parts of Värmland County, western Örebro County and northernmost Västra Götaland County; Comments: There will be large local variations and exactly where the largest amounts of rain will fall is difficult to assess.