SMHI: Brace for heavy rain and flooding

SMHI has issued a yellow warning for torrential rain in parts of Norrbotten and Västerbotten.

The warning applies to the yellow area.

The warning applies to the yellow area.

Foto: SMHI

Västerbotten/Norrbotten2024-07-24 08:51

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of Norrbotten and Västerbotten counties due to the threat of heavy rain.

Thunderstorms are possible alongside heavy rainfall on Wednesday, according to SMHI. The downpours could lead to localized flooding, impacting roads, basements, and underpasses.

SMHI expects rainfall totals of 30 to 60 millimeters, with the potential for intense bursts of rain over short periods. The exact location of the heaviest rainfall remains uncertain, with significant variations expected across the region.