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Wind in the alpine region near Östersund, Sweden

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Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.

This page covers the record dated 13 October 2026. Browse recent observations in this area:

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This alert expired on 13 October 2026 at 18:00 UTC. It is kept here as a record.

It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 5 October 2026. The last comparable one was on 5 October 2026. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.

What the source measured

SMHI reported: During Tuesday increasing southerly wind which on the bare mountains can become very strong, 18-24 m/s. The wind decreases during the evening. On Tuesday it will be very windy on the bare mountains. Do not hike in mountainous areas if you are inexperienced. It can be difficult to move and set up ...

Urban PEI: 49,806 within a heuristic 50 km radius; not unique people.

Nearby, since 5 October 2026

How we know

One source: SMHI. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 28 out of 100.

This is our versioned heuristic index, not source severity or a calibrated probability. Urban PEI does not count unique people.

Computed under scoring rules v5. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

Event data

TypeSevere Weather
SeverityMedium
Calamity Score (ours)28 / 100
Legacy data-support index0.70/1
Coordinates63.1800, 14.6400
Nearest cityÖstersund (0 km)
Urban exposure index (PEI)49.8K within 50 km
Impact tiersignificant
Timestamp2026-10-13T04:28:20.970Z
Sourcehttps://www.smhi.se/vader/varningar-och-risker/varningar
LicenceCC BY 4.0 · SMHI

Physical priority index · v5. Heuristic priority, not calibrated probability, predictive accuracy or damage. The legacy data-support index combines assigned source support and field availability. Urban PEI is distance-weighted and does not count unique people; zero does not establish that nobody is present. Model cards.

Source and revision timeline

Source: smhi. Occurrence: 2026-10-13T04:28:20.970Z.

First archived: 2026-10-13T04:15:43.312Z. Material modification: 2026-10-13T04:43:26.742Z.

Retained revisions are prospective; earlier versions may be unavailable. No revision entry does not prove that a record never changed.

Score breakdown

35
intensity
40
Urban PEI term
0
Scenario weight
18
Recorded reference / batch anomaly

Technical details

CountryCodeSE
EventWind in the alpine region
LevelYellow
AreaSouthern Jämtland Mountains and northwestern Härjedal Mountains
Expires2026-10-13T18:00:00.717Z

Safety information

What to do in strong wind

Three things first, then what to do before, during and after. From the US National Weather Service and FEMA.

For this reportSevere Weather · Östersund

  1. Stay indoors

    Away from windows. Outside, flying objects and falling branches are the main danger.

    NWS

  2. Keep away from power lines

    Never touch a fallen line or anything it touches; report it.

    NWS

  3. Drive carefully, or not at all

    Gusts push high vehicles and trailers; watch for fallen trees.

    NWS

Before, during, after. Here it is “after”.

Before · When strong wind is forecast

  • Secure what can fly

    Garden furniture, bins, pots and anything loose.

  • Charge your phone

    And keep a torch: wind often cuts the power.

National Weather Service

During · In the wind

  • Away from trees

    Do not shelter or park under them.

  • Inner rooms

    If the wind is very strong, away from windows.

National Weather Service

After · When it drops

  • Fallen lines

    Treat every line as live.

  • Food in a power cut

    Keep the fridge shut; throw away what stayed warm too long.

Ready.gov (FEMA)

If a life is in danger

112

Emergency number: Sweden

Call 112

Questions people ask

Is a fallen power line dangerous if it is not sparking?

Yes. Treat every fallen line as live and keep away; tell the power company or the emergency number. Source: US National Weather Service.

Should I drive in high wind?

Avoid it, especially in a high vehicle or with a trailer. If you must, slow down and keep both hands on the wheel. Source: US National Weather Service.

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