Luleå, Norrbotten, Sweden Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Thursday morning west-southwest 14-17 m/s. Thursday 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?: The Quark

Late night to Thursday southwest-west 14-17 m/s. Thursday afternoon 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?: Bay of Bothnia

From the afternoon of Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day very windy with very strong winds or gales from the west or northwest. During Boxing Day it slowly begins to subside from the south.; What happens?: During the Christmas holiday, a deep low pressure will pass north of the country. From the afternoon of Christmas Eve, the westerly wind will increase and become very strong or up to storm force, 22-30 m/s. Locally it may be even windier. At the same time, a lot of rain may occur, or in the northern part snow showers that may be abundant, but the largest amounts of precipitation are expected near the Norwegian border. The wind will increase first in the northern part, but from the night until Christmas Day, winds up to storm are expected even down over the Västerbotten mountains. The wind is expected to continue throughout Christmas Day and then the wind will turn to the northwest. During Boxing Day, the wind will slowly begin to subside, starting in Västerbotten. In the warning area located in Norrbotten, it will blow until the evening.; What should I think about?: No hiking is recommended in mountainous areas. Rescue efforts can be risky and may take long time.
It can be very difficult to move and set up or anchor tents.
In connection with drifting snow, it is difficult to orientate due to reduced visibility.
The risk of frostbite is high due to degree below zero or rain.; Where?: Parts of the Lapland mountains, including around Tärnaby, Vuoggatjålme and up over the easternmost mountains up to Kiruna.; Comments: Even before the warning starts, strong or locally very strong westerly winds may occur.