Rain expected across Latvia on Friday, with heavy showers and possible thunderstorms in Vidzeme
Forecasters say Friday's weather in Latvia will be changeable, with rain in many places. Some parts of Vidzeme may see heavy downpours and thunderstorms.
Friday's weather across Latvia is expected to be changeable: the sun will occasionally break through the clouds, but rain is forecast in many places, according to meteorologists. In some parts of Vidzeme, the historical region in the northeast of the country, heavy downpours and thunderstorms are also possible.
Where the rain will fall
In the first half of the day, brief rain will mainly affect Vidzeme. In the afternoon, precipitation is expected in many parts of the country.
Temperature and wind
Air temperatures will reach between +8 and +12 degrees Celsius. A light to moderate westerly wind will blow.
Weather in Riga
In the capital, rain is expected mainly in the afternoon and evening, and heavier showers are possible. At midday the air in Riga will warm to +11…+12 degrees. The light southwesterly wind will gradually shift to a northwesterly direction.
For anyone planning to travel or spend time outdoors on Friday, it is worth noting that precipitation is set to intensify in the afternoon and evening.
