“It is a warm air mass that is brought in from the south, and it activates strong showers already during the day,” says Sofia Söderberg, meteorologist at SMHI.
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SMHI: Risk of fire
The rain can cause problems with flooding. Strong thunder can occur, which also means the risk of fires.
— Then comes a more coherent area that is expected to pass east from mid-day and further into the afternoon and evening. It moves slowly over the area. It looks like it may decrease in scope during the night towards Thursday, says Söderberg.
The warning applies in large parts of Götaland, Öland and southwestern Värmland during Wednesday.
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SMHI: Can reach up to 60 millimeters in a short time
There can be large amounts of rain in a short time, up to 40–60 millimeters.
— But there is a large local variation, in some places there may not be that much at all.
The rain can mean that roads, viaducts, stormwater systems and basements are flooded. There is also a risk of disruptions in the electricity supply and train traffic due to lightning strikes.
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