Cooler weather ahead: heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in several regions

On Tuesday, skies will be mostly cloudy, although occasional clear spells are expected in some areas. During the day, precipitation will be less widespread – rain is expected only in isolated regions, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

A light wind will blow, turning from the southwest and west by midnight and gradually strengthening slightly. In coastal Vidzeme, gusts may reach up to 14 m/s overnight. Nighttime air temperatures will drop to +14…+18°C, while daytime temperatures will rise to +19…+24°C, with slightly cooler conditions along the coast.

On Wednesday, skies will remain mostly cloudy, although there may be brief clear spells in some places during the night. As a broad rain zone approaches from the southeast in the morning,

rain is expected in many areas – especially in central and eastern regions, where heavy downpours and thunderstorms are likely.

According to the Meteorology Centre, fog may form in some regions overnight, significantly reducing visibility. A light wind will shift from the north and northeast during the day, increasing in strength with gusts in the east reaching 15–17 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will fall to +12…+16°C, while daytime highs will range between +17…+20°C.

On Thursday, skies will remain mostly cloudy, although occasional clearings are expected in Kurzeme. Rain is expected across most of the country, with locally heavy showers and thunderstorms possible at night. A moderate to moderately strong northerly and northeasterly wind will blow, with gusts in the western regions reaching 15–18 m/s during the day. Nighttime temperatures will drop to +13…+17°C, while daytime temperatures will rise to +19…+24°C. It will be cooler along the Kurzeme coast, where the thermometer will not exceed +17…+19°C.

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