Weekend storm expected to hit Vidzeme and Riga hardest
Latest data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts show the coming weekend's storm will most strongly affect Latvia's Vidzeme region, especially its western part and Riga.
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According to the newest data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, the storm expected in Latvia this weekend will hit the Vidzeme region the hardest. The western part of the region, which includes the capital city Riga, is forecast to see particularly severe damage.
Forecasts suggest that Riga could experience its most destructive storm in recent years. The source does not specify exact wind speeds or other meteorological figures, but it stresses that the latest model calculations point to a significant impact specifically on western Vidzeme.
Residents and responsible services in the areas where the strongest storm effects are forecast are advised to monitor upcoming weather updates, as the situation may change based on newer data from meteorological centers.


