Strong winds expected on Friday
Ventspils authorities have issued a severe weather warning for Friday, predicting strong winds of up to 29 m/s and heavy rain. Residents are advised to avoid parking under trees and to report any storm-related damage to municipal services.
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Provides critical public safety information for residents in a specific geographic area during a high-impact weather event.
09.10.2026. laika posmā no plkst. 16:00 līdz plkst. 20:00 jūras piekrastē rietumu, ziemeļrietumu vējš pastiprināsies brāzmās līdz 25-29 m/s. LVĢMC, balstoties uz aktuālāko informāciju, brīdinājuma laiku un/vai teritoriju var mainīt.
A strong cyclone will reach Latvia from the west on Friday night. Southeast and west winds will begin to intensify, and rain is expected.
It will rain throughout Latvia on Friday, with brief heavy rain in places. Southwest, western
The wind will reach 15–20 meters per second in gusts, but in western Kurzeme and Vidzeme up to 20–24 meters per second, and in places on the open coast up to 25–27 meters per second.
The air temperature both at night and during the day will be between 10...14 degrees.
Wind on Friday may break individual tree branches or entire trees, damage to light structures is possible: advertising billboards, construction scaffolding, and the like. Power lines may be downed.
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