Monday’s weather forecast does not promise anything terrible.
The Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service (“Meteo LT”) states that today during the day, short rains are expected in many places, mostly in the western and northern districts, with possible thunderstorms. Wind southwest, west, 7–12 m/s. Temperature 18–23 degrees Celsius.
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However, warnings about thunderstorms are in effect in seven counties on the dangerous phenomena map published by the service: Vilnius, Utena, Alytus, Kaunas, Marijampolė, Tauragė, and Klaipėda.
The stormy weather may last from Monday evening until Tuesday evening.
“Meteo LT” announces: “Thunderstorm. Danger level: Dangerous.
Valid from 2026-08-17 21:00 to 2026-08-18 21:00. Thunderstorms in some places.
Recommendations: Stay indoors during lightning. Unplug household appliances and do not use plug sockets. If you are outside, find shelter, do not stay in open areas, near solitary trees, metal poles, and do not run. Be prepared for possible power outages. If you are traveling by car, close the windows and stay inside.”
On Tuesday, warnings will cover the entire Lithuania, except for the Baltic Sea and Curonian Spit region.
In Telšiai, Šiauliai, and Panevėžys counties, fog may form in some places during the night from Monday to Tuesday from 00:30 to 6:30, so caution is advised on the road as reduced visibility may complicate driving conditions. Pedestrians should wear reflectors in visible places.
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Fog may also occur in Kaunas county, where, as well as in Klaipėda, Tauragė, and Marijampolė counties, the thunderstorm warning will still be in effect on Tuesday.
In Vilnius and Alytus counties, in addition to thunderstorm warnings, warnings are issued for heavy rain expected in many places, with rain possible throughout Tuesday.
In Utena county, warnings are issued for three dangerous weather phenomena: fog, rain, and thunderstorms.
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