Cyclone Karl-Heinz Approaches Sweden: Weather Warnings Issued
Cyclone Karl-Heinz is set to impact Sweden after causing severe weather in Poland, with weather warnings in place.
- • Cyclone Karl-Heinz is approaching Sweden from Poland.
- • Weather warnings in Poland include orange and red alerts due to the cyclone.
- • Heavy rainfall is expected across Sweden starting Tuesday.
- • Over 2000 households in Poland experienced power outages from the cyclone.
Key details
Cyclone Karl-Heinz is taking aim at Sweden after wreaking havoc in Poland, prompting weather warnings from Swedish authorities. According to reports, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has forecasted heavy rainfall beginning Tuesday as the storm moves northward.
In Poland, the cyclone has already caused considerable disruption, leading to orange and red weather warnings across several regions. Over 2000 households lost power due to the cyclone, and emergency services handled more than 300 incidents as the storm progressed. Additionally, 21 scout camps were evacuated to ensure safety as the severe weather whipped through the country.
Looking ahead, the forecast indicates that the impact of Cyclone Karl-Heinz will begin to be felt in Sweden shortly, with officials urging residents to prepare for significant rainfall and potential wind gusts that could cause further disruption. Emergency services in Sweden are on alert as they monitor the storm’s trajectory and implications for various regions.
As the situation develops, authorities will continue to provide updates to ensure public safety amid the approaching storm.
This article was translated and synthesized from Swedish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Polska cyklonen på väg mot Sverige
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