2024-07-28 08:03:32
On Sunday, a cyclone will arrive from the southwest, which will gain strength rapidly, while on Monday, the cyclone will leave to the east. Significant intensification of the wind will begin on Sunday evening, and according to current forecasts, the wind will blow with the greatest force on Monday night and in the first half of the day, when in many places – mostly in the central part of the country – north, northwest wind gusts of up to 22-27 meters per second are expected, in Riga and other places on the coast of Vidzeme, gusts up to 30 meters per second.
Heavy rains are also expected. The area affected by the strongest winds is also expected to experience the highest rainfall. In places – with the greatest probability in the west of Vidzeme, including the capital – the total amount of precipitation can exceed 100 and even 150 millimeters, which corresponds to 150 liters of water per square meter. Low-lying areas are expected to flood in places and several small rivers are expected to burst their banks.
On October 7-8 of last year, the wind speed in gusts in the center of Riga reached 24 meters per second, in Daugavgrīva and other places on the coast there were gusts up to 29 meters per second. At that time, rescuers received a record number of calls and went on 1,095 trips to eliminate the effects of the storm. Similar or even greater damage is possible this time.
Wind will break and uproot many trees, rain and storm will cause great damage to gardens and fields. Wind and waves will damage beach infrastructure, falling trees will block roads and railways in some places, road washouts and breaks due to floods are also possible.
It is expected that due to the approaching storm and heavy rains, the Latvian Center for Environment, Geology and Meteorology will issue a red – highest level – warning. Residents should be prepared for emergency measures and evacuation, familiarize themselves with weather forecasts in detail and follow the information and instructions provided by the responsible institutions.
2024-07-28 08:03:32