Arctic Blast Unleashes Heavy Rain, Flooding in Finland, Sweden, Parts of Europe

The latest weather forecast reported that heavy rain and flooding emerged in parts of Europe, especially in Finland and Sweden due to the Arctic blast. The forecast warned of cold-related health concerns and travel disruption due to the poor weather conditions.

People with travel plans should stay alert for challenging commutes in Scandinavia due to freezing rain in the region. Motorists should stay out of flooded areas due to deadly flooding, including in London. Commuters can face slippery roads and streets, causing widespread travel disruption.

Furthermore, the colder conditions can cause hypothermia and frostbite. Prolonged exposure to cold is not advisable. Homeowners should wear winter-related clothes if they plan to leave their homes.

In the UK, flood warnings were also reported in the country due to threats of heavy rain under extreme cold. Hundreds of homes were immediately evacuated due to the flooding rainfall in the UK, including London.

Arctic Blast Brought Heavy Rains in Parts of Europe

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Wallingford, United Kingdom. An Arctic blast brought colder conditions, heavy rain and flooding concerns in Finland, Sweden and parts of Europe as January begins. Travel concerns also occurred due to the weather. The freezing temperatures can result in hypothermia and frostbite. Homeowners should limit any outdoor activities if the travel is not essential. Power outages and inaccessible road conditions can happen due to the frozen outlook and heavy snow.

The latest weather report showed that an arctic blast unleashed extreme cold and rainy conditions in the Scandivania states and parts of Europe, especially in Finland and Sweden.

In Northern Sweden, record-low temperatures occurred in parts of the country with heavy snow. The heavy snow became problematic for motorists traveling this week as they could likely become stranded.

The freezing temperatures can result in hypothermia and frostbite. Homeowners should limit any outdoor activities if the travel is not essential. Power outages and inaccessible road conditions can happen due to the frozen outlook and heavy snow.

Stormy conditions were also reported in parts of France and Germany. Authorities are expected to deploy more personnel to help with the affected areas and residents.

In addition, the NWS Climate Prediction Center reported that a widespread arctic air outbreak could unfold in the Lower 48 in mid-January. Homeowners should watch out for dropping temperatures and wind chills, affecting portions of Northern Plains and Intermountain West.

Meanwhile, stormy conditions and wintry precipitation can unfold in the interior Northeast. Flooding could also hit the Eastern Seaboard.

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Flooding Rainfall and Winter Storms: How Can People Prepare

The latest forecast warned of flooding rainfall and extreme cold in parts of Europe this week. Flooding hazards were reported due to rounds of rain. People near low-lying areas are at risk of moderate to severe flooding.

Due to heavy snow, homeowners should also store home emergency kits. Power outages and difficult road conditions can occur due to the stormy outlook. The recommended emergency kits are the following: