Storm Amy Hits Sweden After Sweeping Northern Europe
Storm Amy has reached Sweden after causing damage across Northern Europe. Swedish authorities issued orange warnings for severe coastal winds, while Norway reports over 40,000 without power. The storm continues affecting Scandinavia after hitting Ireland and Britain.
Storm Amy reached Sweden on Saturday after battering Ireland, Britain and Norway. The Swedish Meteorological Institute issued orange warnings for severe winds along the west coast and southern Skåne coastline.
At Saltholmen in Gothenburg, a reporter stood by the sea during the storm. She described difficult conditions in a statement. "It's hard to stand upright. The rain whips against my face here by the sea - it's really rough," she said.
More than 40,000 people in Norway remain without power due to Storm Amy's extreme weather. The storm system has now affected four European nations in quick succession.
Orange warnings represent the second-highest alert level in Sweden's weather system. They indicate conditions dangerous enough to pose real risks to public safety. Coastal regions face the strongest winds as Amy moves across Scandinavia.
Why do Nordic storms often follow this pattern? They typically develop over the Atlantic before tracking northeast toward Scandinavia. This explains why Ireland and Britain usually get hit first before the weather system reaches Norway and Sweden.
The power outages in Norway highlight the vulnerability of infrastructure to extreme weather. Northern European nations continue facing stronger autumn and winter storms in recent years.