Rain, hail and strong winds forecast for Latvia on Friday
Latvian forecasters expect changeable weather on Friday, with rain, hail and wet snow, and coastal gusts of up to 20 metres per second. A cyclone is keeping atmospheric pressure low across the country.
Latvia can expect changeable and windy weather on Friday, with occasional sunshine but also rain, hail and wet snow in places, according to forecasters. The working week will end with unpleasant conditions, and strong wind along the coast will make them worse.
Precipitation is expected mainly in Kurzeme and Vidzeme, two regions of western and northern Latvia. Daytime air temperatures will reach +3 to +7 degrees Celsius.
Wind
Gusty southwesterly wind will blow in many areas, reaching 10–15 metres per second. The strongest wind is expected on the coast, where gusts may reach as much as 20 metres per second. In Latgale, the eastern region, the wind will be calmer.
Riga
In the capital, skies will clear at times and the sun will appear between the clouds. No significant precipitation is expected in Riga, but gusty southerly and southwesterly wind of up to 14 metres per second is likely. The temperature will rise to +6 degrees.
Cause
The changeable, windy weather is driven by a cyclone, under whose influence atmospheric pressure in Latvia remains low.
