The rainiest – in the western part of the country, where heavy rain will occur in many places, with some areas receiving more than half of the average August monthly precipitation.
According to meteorologists, very strong winds will create dangerous conditions. In the morning, the wind will mostly blow from the southeast and south, later shifting to the west and northwest. Gusts will reach 18–23 m/s, in some parts of Lithuania strengthening to 24–27 m/s, with occasional short bursts up to 28–30 m/s.
Read more about the storm in Lithuania and its consequences in the updates below:
Urgent warnings sent to residents: Dangerous weather to hit Lithuania
09:05
On Saturday morning, warnings about worsening weather conditions reached the phones of Lithuanian residents. The Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service (LHMT) reports that on August 22, very strong winds and heavy rain are expected in Lithuania.
The warning advises residents that due to adverse weather conditions, trees may fall, and electricity supply may be disrupted.
According to Meteo.lt, rain is expected on Saturday, heavy in many parts of Western Lithuania, very heavy in some places. Thunderstorms in some areas. Winds from the southeast and south, shifting to west and northwest, 18–23 m/s, gusts of 24–27 m/s in many places, and 28–30 m/s in some areas. Temperatures in Western Lithuania 15–20, in the East 21–26 degrees Celsius.
Strong rain drenches Lithuania on Saturday morning: precipitation reaches Vilnius
07:52
On Saturday morning, a rain zone covers a large part of Lithuania. Precipitation affects Western, Central, and Eastern Lithuania, with some areas experiencing quite intense rain.
Radar data shows the heaviest rain currently recorded in Western and Central Lithuania, especially in Samogitia and parts of Suvalkija. More intense precipitation bands extend through the areas around Šiauliai, Raseiniai, Tauragė, and Kaunas.
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The rain has also reached Vilnius – the capital is experiencing rain and thunder on Saturday morning.
According to Meteo.lt, rain is expected on Saturday, heavy in many parts of Western Lithuania, very heavy in some places. Thunderstorms in some areas. Winds from the southeast and south, shifting to west and northwest, 18–23 m/s, gusts of 24–27 m/s in many places, and 28–30 m/s in some areas. Temperatures in Western Lithuania 15–20, in the East 21–26 degrees Celsius.
On Sunday night, in western and northern districts, and during the day in many places, short rains and thunderstorms are expected. Winds from the southwest and west, 9–14 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s at night in many places and during the day in some areas. Temperatures at night 9–14, on the coast 15–17, during the day 17–22 degrees Celsius.
The meteorologist urges caution: Which part of Lithuania will the storm affect the most?
07:00
Meteorologist Elvyra Latvėnaitė shares the latest weather forecasts on her Facebook page.
“From southern France, through southwestern Europe (where all kinds of weather troubles are being warned about), a small cyclone named Priska is rushing towards Poland. Early in the morning, this cyclone will reach the southern districts of Lithuania, during the day its central part will move across Lithuania bringing rain and heavy downpours, accompanied by strong or very strong winds sweeping almost all of Lithuania, especially affecting the coast again, particularly the Curonian Spit, dividing Lithuania into a cooled western part and a still warming eastern part,” the meteorologist notes.
The meteorologist urges caution on Saturday: “Postpone unnecessary trips, take care of your property, and those preparing to celebrate should assess the weather conditions.”
According to E. Latvėnaitė, on Sunday the cyclone will slowly move north and northeast but will still strengthen, so it will be windy, with brief rain and thunderstorms, and it will be cooler everywhere.
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