Meteorologists warn: thunderstorms will rage in half of Lithuania

Meteorologists warn: thunderstorms will rage in half of Lithuania

According to forecasters, it will rain only in some places in Lithuania on Thursday, and on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and at the beginning of the new week, we will experience short rain in most parts of the country.

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Meteorologists warn that dangerous thunderstorms will rage in parts of Lithuania on Friday from 2 PM to 11 PM. During thunderstorms, wind gusts may strengthen up to 15 m/s in some places.

Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Marijampolė, Alytus, Kaunas, Panevėžys, Utena, and Vilnius counties.

It is recommended to stay indoors during lightning, unplug household appliances from the power source, and avoid using electrical outlets. Those who are outdoors are advised to seek shelter during a thunderstorm, not to be in an open area, near isolated trees, metal poles, and not to run. It is also advised to be prepared for possible power outages.

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Forecaster Elvyra Latvėnaitė writes on her Facebook account that on Thursday evening, the western and southwestern regions of Lithuania will be reached by the clouds of a wavy atmospheric front named Peggy, bringing rain, in some places quite heavily, while another atmospheric front will rise from the south towards the southern and southeastern regions.

Friday will also be warm but rainy, with thunderstorms. Already on Friday evening, a small cyclone will reach Lithuania from the south, so on Saturday night and early in the day, there will be even more rain, thunder will rumble, the wind will turn to the west during the day, strengthening, especially on the coast and in the western regions, and the day will already be cooler.

Vilnius residents enjoy a hot Wednesday afternoon
Vilnius residents enjoy a hot Wednesday afternoon
Vilnius residents enjoy a hot Wednesday afternoon
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Vilnius residents enjoy a hot Wednesday afternoon

Sunday will be calmer, with fog at night and light rain during the day.

The beginning of next week will be similar – a weak, unstable wind will blow, fogs will often spread at night, and during the day there will still be short rain with thunderstorms. The air temperature typical for a Lithuanian summer will be pleasing.

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