Weather conditions in Latvia on Monday will be influenced by a cyclone. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, skies will be mostly cloudy, although occasional clear spells are expected in some areas.
Rain is forecast across most of the country, while localized heavy downpours and thunderstorms may develop during the afternoon. Winds will remain light, and fog is expected to form in some areas, significantly reducing visibility. Overnight temperatures will fall to +8°C to +13°C, while daytime temperatures will rise to +13°C to +16°C.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, predominantly cloudy conditions will persist. However, on Wednesday skies will gradually begin clearing from the west as the day progresses.
The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre notes that rain is expected across much of the country. On Tuesday afternoon, rainfall may be heavy in some areas, with thunderstorms and intense showers also possible. Fog may develop in isolated locations during the night and morning hours on Tuesday, reducing visibility in some areas.
Winds will generally remain light, although from midday on Tuesday they will gradually shift to a westerly direction and strengthen on Wednesday.
Along the Gulf of Riga coast, wind gusts could reach 15 metres per second on Wednesday.
Night-time temperatures will range between +9°C and +13°C, while daytime temperatures will reach +14°C to +19°C. On Wednesday, temperatures in western and central regions may locally rise to +21°C.
During the second half of the week, an anticyclone approaching Latvia from the south will gradually improve weather conditions. Sunshine will become increasingly frequent between cloud cover, and precipitation will steadily decrease.
Night-time temperatures are expected to remain similar to previous days, while daytime temperatures will gradually increase. In many areas, temperatures will once again exceed +20°C, and by the weekend maximum temperatures could locally reach +25°C.
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