Orange Warning for Heavy Rain on Thursday Night

The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC) has upgraded the weather warning for heavy rain from yellow to orange, effective for the night of Thursday, July 9. The orange alert indicates that intense rainfall is expected, which could lead to hazardous driving conditions and localized flooding. The warning covers the overnight hours into Thursday morning. Residents are advised to stay informed about updates and exercise caution. Such weather events are common in summer, but their intensity can pose a risk.