Storm Isha moves in over Sweden on Monday and is expected to cause major problems.
– It will rain heavily in large parts of Götaland and after intense rainfall there is a risk of ice slipping in parts of Svealand, among others, says SVT’s meteorologist Deana Bajic.
Big problems in public transport
In several places in the country, trains and buses have been canceled for large parts of Monday. In Skåne, several train routes have been canceled for safety reasons and in the Stockholm area, commuter trains are canceled until Monday evening.
Air traffic can also be affected. In Jönköping County, concerns about sudden ice slippage means that both bus and air traffic can expect delays during the day.
SJ states that their long-distance train lines are not expected to be affected by Monday’s storm.
“Confused during large parts of the day”
According to the Swedish Transport Administration, the problems are expected to last for large parts of the day. Several of the train lines that have been closed can be opened during the evening or Tuesday morning.
– These railways are in the eye of the storm, and we have closed them mainly because of wind. We think it will calm down during the evening – at least in many parts of the country, says Daniel Mossberg, press communicator at the Swedish Transport Administration.
Regarding car traffic, the Swedish Transport Administration urges people to be prepared for bad road conditions and to adjust their speed.
– We hope that people use their common sense and don’t venture out if they don’t have to. If you do that, make sure you have warm clothes and a warning sign in case it’s needed, says Daniel Mossberg.
Flood risk in Gothenburg
Plus temperatures, a lot of rain and strong winds create a risk of flooding in parts of western Sweden. Extensive snowmelt and up to 40 millimeters of precipitation are expected to cause problems during the day.
In Gothenburg, among other places, a yellow warning has been issued for high water levels. The highest is expected to be around Uddevalla and Stenungsund, according to SMHI.
See SVT’s meteorologist about the weather warnings in the video.