Storm Amy Approaches Sweden, Triggering Widespread Weather Warnings and Travel Disruptions

SMHI Issues Expanded Warnings as Storm Amy Nears

Sweden is bracing for the arrival of Storm Amy on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) issuing expanded weather warnings across the country. The storm, which originated from the remnants of tropical hurricane Humberto and was named by the British Met Office, marks the first named storm of the 2025/26 season.

An orange warning for strong winds with storm gusts has been issued for Sweden's west coast and the Skåne south coast, effective throughout Saturday. Further inland in these areas, very strong gusts are anticipated. SMHI defines an orange warning as indicating 'serious consequences for society' and 'danger for the public'.

Regions Under Yellow Alert and Expected Conditions

Numerous other regions are under yellow warnings, signifying 'some risks for the public' and potential 'consequences for society'. These include southwestern Svealand and Västra Götaland, encompassing major cities such as Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. The yellow warning for these areas is in effect from 6 AM to 2 PM on October 4th.

Additional yellow warnings cover Kattegatt and Skagerrak, where the storm is expected to arrive first, as well as the Härjedalsfjällen, southern Jämtlandsfjällen, eastern Gotland, and Öland. On Öland, wind speeds could reach up to 94 kilometers per hour, while the Skagerrak straight may experience hurricane-force winds on Saturday night.

SMHI meteorologist Max Lindberg Stoltz indicated that the peak of the wind is expected on Saturday morning, with strong winds persisting before and after. Another SMHI meteorologist, Emma Härenstam, noted that southern and central parts of Sweden could experience gusts of up to 15 to 20 meters per second. Residents in affected areas are advised to secure loose objects like trampolines and garden furniture due to the risk of fallen trees, branches, and flying debris.

Rainfall and Transportation Impacts

While widespread warnings for heavy rainfall have not been issued, 'occasional heavy rain' is expected. Some areas could see 30 to 40 millimeters of rain, though it is expected to be spread out over time. However, a warning for significant rainfall, potentially 50 to 70 millimeters, may be issued for Västernorrland from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

The approaching storm has already led to substantial disruptions in transportation. Trafikverket, the Swedish Transport Administration, has announced numerous train cancellations across eastern, western, and southern Sweden for Saturday. Affected routes include:

• Eastern Sweden: Svealandsbanan, Stångådalsbanan, Tjustbanan, Nyköpingsbanan, and the Eskilstuna–Oxelösund route.
• Western Sweden: Varberg–Borås, Borås–Herrljunga, Håkantorp–Gårdsjö, and Öxnered–Uddevalla.
• Southern Sweden: Ystad–Simrishamn, Lockarp–Trelleborg, Nässjö–Hultsfred–Vetlanda, and Rimforsa–Kalmar.

Ferry services are also impacted, with Destination Gotland canceling four departures and Colorline canceling two departures between Strömstad and Sandefjord on Saturday. Travelers are urged to stay updated on forecasts and traffic information.