The weekend will bring the long-awaited rain in many places, mostly in the western and central regions, and in some places – also a thunderstorm, reports Latvian State Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC).
At the beginning of next week, there will be more clouds, and precipitation is expected.
Although it will rain, the weather will remain steamy, with the air temperature rising to +22 C…+27 C in some places, and the dryness will significantly decrease only in some areas. Increased risk of forest fire remains in a large area of the country, so the center reminds to act responsibly.
Friday will pass with partly cloudy weather, it will rain temporarily in places in the western and central regions, and thunderstorms are also expected. Although the wind will be light, it can be gusty under the storm clouds. In day
the thermometer will rise to +25 C…+29 C in most of the country,
only places on the coast will be a little cooler.
During the weekend, rain is expected in a wider area. Along with the rain clouds, there is also a possibility of thunderstorms. Winds from the north will remain mostly slow to moderate, turning from the east on Sunday. The nights will be warm, the thermometer will not drop below +14 C…+19 C. Despite the rain, the days will be steamy – the air will warm up to +22 C…+27 C in most of the territory during daylight hours.
At the beginning of next week, as the cyclone continues to affect Latvia
precipitation is expected in many places, and it will stop by the middle of the week.
Rain will decrease the prolonged drought only in certain areas. Due to the dominance of slow wind, the air temperature will be similar to the weekend, fluctuating around +13 C…+18 C at night, while during the day the air will warm up to +21 C…+27 C in most parts of the country, only on the coast temperature will be a few degrees lower.
Current forecasts show that the weather will also be warm on Midsummer’s Day and Midsummer, however, precipitation forecasts can change.
As the dry period continues, the fire danger will remain high in most of the country in the coming days.
The LVĢMC reminds that the UV index is medium to high, so prolonged exposure to direct sunlight in the middle of the day and in the afternoon should be avoided.