Heatwave temperatures possible next week
After several rainy days across Finland, warmer weather is expected to arrive during the coming week, according to Yle meteorologist Aleksi Lohtander.
Friday is forecast to remain largely cloudy, with scattered summer-like showers possible in western parts of the country.
Temperatures are expected to range between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius across most of Finland.
However, frost does remain possible overnight in some areas. Central Finland could see frost on Friday night, while parts of Lapland and western Finland may experience frosty conditions into Saturday night.
Heavier rainfall is forecast for eastern Finland on Friday evening and overnight. In some areas, between 20 and 30 millimetres of rain could fall within 24 hours, according to Lohtander. Thunderstorms are also possible, particularly in Kainuu and North Karelia.
Weekend temperatures in rainy areas are expected to stay between 10 and 15 degrees, although sunnier regions in southern and western Finland could see temperatures rise to around 20 degrees.
The warmer conditions are expected to continue into next week.
According to Lohtander, temperatures in southern and central Finland could climb as high as 25 degrees, Finland’s official heatwave threshold, by Tuesday or Wednesday.
The warmer air is also forecast to spread northwards, with daytime temperatures in the north expected to range between 15 and 20 degrees next week.
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Norway: Smoke from Canadian wildfires forecast to reach Norway, The Associated Press
Russia: New NOAA report finds vast Siberian wildfires linked to Arctic warming, The Associated Press
Sweden: High risk of wildfires in many parts of Sweden, including North, Radio Sweden
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