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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Record-Breaking Storm Ingunn Hits Northern Sweden

Published: 2024-02-02

A powerful storm named Ingunn has swept across northern Sweden, bringing record-breaking winds and causing widespread disruptions.

The storm, originating from Norway, has hit areas like Stekenjokk in northern J\u00e4mtland with wind speeds exceeding fifty meters per second.

The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued multiple warnings for strong winds throughout the weekend, with an orange warning for wind and snow in the mountain regions of H\u00e4rjedalen, J\u00e4mtland, and southern Lapland.

The storm has also affected other parts of the country, with yellow wind warnings in place for parts of J\u00e4mtland, the northern Lapland mountains, and central Norrland.

Local resident Anders P\u00e4rson, father of skiing champion Anja P\u00e4rson, reported severe snowstorms from his home in Hemavan, V\u00e4sterbotten, but mentioned they were prepared for such weather events.

Despite the challenges, P\u00e4rson expressed a sense of security, praising the local snow plow teams for their efficiency.

As the storm continues, residents are advised to stay indoors, with further blustery conditions predicted across Sweden.