Lake temperatures on Monday, July 14
UPDATE: 12:20
Feeling overheated, or perhaps in the mood for a refreshing swim?
Norran has compiled a list of water temperatures at the municipality’s popular bathing spots. Unless noted otherwise, these temperatures were recorded in the morning.
All information is sourced directly from the municipality’s website.
UPDATE: 12:10
High temperatures: SMHI warns about the heat until Wednesday 16 July at 18.00. There is an increased risk of health problems, especially for vulnerable groups such as elderly people, small children and those with underlying conditions.
Forest fires: SMHI warns of a high or very high risk of fires in forests and fields until Monday evening at 23.00. Residents are urged to be extremely careful when lighting fires or working with heavy machinery.
UPDATE: 11:35
Skellefteå is bracing for a sweltering week. A meteorological heatwave is forecast, with daily temperatures rivalling – or even surpassing – those in popular southern European tourist destinations.
SMHI has issued warnings for high temperatures and a significant risk of forest fires, with the possibility of tropical nights adding to the discomfort. Norran is providing live coverage of the intense summer heat.