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Storm Dave Hits Southern Sweden with Strong Winds on Easter Sunday

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  • Storm Dave has hit southern Sweden, bringing strong winds on Easter Sunday.
  • SMHI has issued orange and yellow wind warnings for multiple counties from 12:00 Sunday to 02:00.
  • Winds may reach up to 30 m/s, with SMHI advising against unnecessary travel in affected areas.

Large parts of southern Sweden are under wind warnings issued by SMHI, with Storm Dave arriving after forming near the United Kingdom. SMHI has issued an orange warning for strong wind affecting several counties and a yellow warning covering even more areas, both effective from 12:00 on Sunday until 02:00. Winds may reach up to 30 meters per second, locally even higher, increasing mid-Sunday and persisting throughout the day.

An additional orange storm warning is in effect for Skagerrak. SMHI advises people in affected areas not to go out unnecessarily.

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