LatviaPublished: 13 July 2026 at 20:36
Forecasting Local Thunderstorms Most Difficult in Latgale
Meteorologists struggle to accurately predict the timing and location of local thunderstorms, especially in Latgale, which has the fewest weather observation stations.
Thunderstorms are highly localized, making it impossible for meteorologists to precisely forecast their timing and location. Following a destructive thunderstorm on Sunday in Latgale, weather observers noted that the region has the fewest observation stations in the country, hindering the ability to issue timely warnings. Consequently, predicting local thunderstorms in Latgale is the most challenging in all of Latvia.
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