LatviaPublished: 8 October 2026 at 12:56

Wind to strengthen in Latvia on Friday, orange warning to be issued in places

Strong wind is expected in Latvia on Friday, 9 October, and may cause damage in some places. This was reported by the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

Strong wind is forecast for Latvia on Friday, 9 October. In some places it may lead to damage, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC).

As the headline of the original report states, an orange warning is to be issued in certain parts of the country, which signals an elevated risk from the weather.

The information provided by the centre on the wind's impact is brief, so further details on wind speeds, the affected regions or the period the warning will be in effect are not available at this time.

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