Strong winds on Sunday affected parts of western, central, and southern Sweden, and the storm has now begun to have major consequences further southeast, including in Kalmar County. Many trees have fallen onto roads, even outside areas with warnings, and some roadways may be blocked because it is not safe to be outside clearing fallen trees under the current wind strengths. The exact number of counties affected by the storm and how many roads and railways are currently blocked by fallen trees remain unclear, and it is unknown when weather conditions will improve enough to allow safe repair work.
There have been no reports of injuries or fatalities due to the storm. The Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) advises travelers to pay attention to weather warnings from SMHI and closely follow weather developments, especially since Easter is a weekend with a lot of traffic on the roads. Due to the difficult weather conditions that SMHI continues to warn about on Monday, it is extra important to be attentive to road conditions.
Trafikverket recommends planning your trip, expecting longer travel times, and ensuring your car is equipped with the right things in case you get stuck in a possible stop, though specific items for emergencies have not been detailed. According to an official statement, Madelene Frödell, Head of Operational Rail Traffic, described that contractors will begin inspecting infrastructure once the weather permits, noting that many miles of road and railway in several counties have been affected by fallen trees and damaged contact lines, but work is unsafe under current wind strengths.