Storm Floris Set to Impact Sweden with Strong Winds and Rain

August 3, 2025 12:21pm

Storm Floris approaches Sweden, prompting warnings for strong winds and heavy rain.

Key details

• Storm Floris expected to hit Sweden on Tuesday after impacting the UK.
• Yellow weather warning issued for multiple regions due to strong winds and rain.
• Wind speeds may reach 20-21 meters per second along the west coast.
• Severe weather conditions anticipated in Norway with potential flooding.

Storm Floris, which originated from the UK, is expected to reach Sweden on Tuesday, August 4, bringing with it significant weather disruptions. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued a yellow warning for strong winds and rainfall across several regions including southern Värmland, western and northern Västra Götaland, northern Halland, and western Örebro, which will be in effect from 08:00 to 20:00 on Tuesday.

Meteorologist Kristin Sahlström described the approaching storm as 'unusually strong,' warning that the west coast, particularly along the Bohuslän coast, could experience the worst of the storm conditions with wind gusts expected to reach up to 20-21 meters per second. Strong winds and downpours are also forecasted to cause rain accumulation, especially in western Götaland.

While the storm is anticipated to lose some intensity as it passes over Norway, the effects on Sweden could still be significant, with one meteorologist indicating that the situation could lead to flooding conditions in some areas. Lighter rain is projected to linger in northern regions as the storm system moves northward by Wednesday.

This article was translated and synthesized from Swedish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.