Sweden: Storm Ingunn forecast to bring severe weather across northern regions Feb. 1

A storm system named Ingunn has moved into northern Sweden from Norway Jan, 31 and will bring strong winds across the affected area over the coming hours. Winds gusting up to 126 kph (78 mph) are possible in western parts of Norbotten County and gusts over 76 kph (47 mph) are expected across the affected area. Strong winds may combine with snow in places to cause reduced visibility and hazardous travel conditions. Strong winds may also cause property damage and power outages in affected areas.

The Swedish Meteorological Institute has issued the following weather warnings across the affected area:

• Red strong wind warnings (the highest level on a three-tier scale): Parts of western Norbotten County.

• Orange wind and blowing snow warnings: Across parts of northern Jamtalnd, western Norbotten, and western Vasterbotten counties.

• Yellow wind and blowing snow warnings: Across parts of western Jamtland County.

• Yellow wind warnings: Across much of the rest of Norbotten County not under red or orange warnings and central parts of Vaterbotten County.

Officials could update and possibly extend the coverage of weather alerts over the coming hours.

The severe weather will likely contribute to transport disruptions throughout the region. Traffic and commercial trucking delays might occur along regional highways. Strong winds may pose a hazard to high-profile vehicles. Hazardous weather conditions might cause flight delays and cancellations at airports in the region.