Forecasters name the hottest day of the week in Latvia as temperatures set to top 25°C

Latvia is bracing for its hottest week of the year, with temperatures expected to exceed 25°C by Friday. While the week will feature some unsettled weather and thunderstorms, conditions are forecast to become warmer and more stable.
Why it matters
Accurate weather forecasting is essential for public safety and agricultural planning, especially during periods of extreme temperature fluctuations.
Friday is expected to be the hottest day of the week in Latvia, with temperatures forecast to exceed +25°C across almost the entire country, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, sunny spells will alternate with clouds bringing occasional rain. On Tuesday afternoon, eastern Latvia is expected to see thunderstorms and locally heavy downpours, with unsettled conditions continuing into the first half of the night leading into Wednesday.
Light to moderate westerly and southwesterly winds will prevail across the country. On Tuesday, westerly and southwesterly winds will dominate, while thunderstorms may bring sudden, strong wind gusts in some areas.
Night-time temperatures will fall to +10°C to +16°C, while daytime highs will range from +18°C to +21°C. Wednesday will be warmer, with maximum temperatures reaching +19°C to +24°C.
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