Storm Amy Hits Sweden with Orange Warnings as Power Outages and High Winds Spread

Storm Amy, already having caused significant damage in Norway with over 100,000 homes losing power, is now battering Sweden with strong winds and an orange warning issued by the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI). The storm is expected to intensify along Sweden’s west coast and southern regions, with wind gusts reaching hurricane strength, especially over Skagerrak where the warning remains in effect until Monday morning.

Meteorologist Emma Härenstam from SMHI highlighted that wind speeds along the west coast and Skåne's southern coast could exceed 25 meters per second, with recorded gusts up to 33 meters per second during the storm's progression. Approximately 11,000 households, particularly on Tjörn and Orust, have lost electricity so far. Emergency services in Gothenburg have already responded to around 30 incidents involving fallen trees and debris by Saturday morning, although no injuries have been reported.

Train services have been disrupted with cancellations spanning multiple routes in western and southern Sweden due to high wind speeds. Additionally, rainfall up to 30 millimeters is expected in several areas on Saturday, accompanied by forecasts of wet snow in the Dalafjällen and Härjedalsfjällen mountain regions. The storm originates from remnants of two hurricanes and carries the potential for serious damage, including the threat of flooding from storm surges.

Swedish authorities continue to monitor Amy closely, urging residents to prepare for worsening conditions and potential disruptions throughout the weekend.