Rain expected across much of Latvia on Friday afternoon and evening
Friday in Latvia will be mostly cloudy, with rain in many places from the afternoon and possible thunderstorms in Vidzeme. Daytime temperatures will reach +8 to +12 degrees.
Weather forecasters say Latvia will see mostly cloudy conditions on Friday, with rain in many parts of the country from the afternoon. In places in Vidzeme, the central-northern region, the rain may be heavy and a thunderstorm is possible. People should therefore expect wet conditions in the second half of the day.
Morning
Friday morning was mostly cloudy, though skies were clearing in places, especially in Kurzeme in the west. There was drizzle or brief rain in some areas and haze in many. Winds were light to moderate, from the west and south. Air quality was mostly good.
Temperatures in the morning ranged from +5 to +8 degrees, reaching +11 on the coast. Relative humidity was 90–100%. In Riga, the early morning was overcast and hazy, with temperatures of +6 to +7 degrees and a south or southwest wind of 2–4 metres per second.
Forecast for the day
Brief rain is expected in Vidzeme before the afternoon. With the sun breaking through the clouds, the air will warm to +8 to +12 degrees. Winds will be light to moderate, from the west.
In Riga, precipitation is expected mainly in the afternoon and evening, and downpours are possible. A light southwest wind will shift to northwest, and by midday temperatures will reach +11 to +12 degrees. The weather is being influenced by a low-pressure trough.
Thursday's data
According to the observation network of the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, Thursday's highest air temperatures ranged from +8.6 degrees in Saldus to +12.8 degrees in Liepāja.
