After hot weekend, Lithuania braces for stormy weather with powerful clouds and heavy rain
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lithuania is bracing for stormy weather following a hot weekend, with powerful clouds expected to bring heavy rain.
- Winds will gust up to 15-18 m/s during thunderstorms, with temperatures reaching 27-32 degrees Celsius.
- The cold atmospheric front is expected to move out of Lithuania on Sunday night, leading to calmer conditions on Monday.
Lithuania is set to experience a dramatic shift in weather as a cold atmospheric front moves in after a hot weekend. The change is expected to bring stormy conditions, including powerful clouds and heavy rainfall, particularly in the eastern parts of the country.
During thunderstorms, winds are predicted to reach gusts of 15-18 m/s, while daytime temperatures will remain high, peaking between 27 and 32 degrees Celsius. Coastal areas will experience cooler temperatures, ranging from 21 to 26 degrees Celsius.
The front is forecast to gradually move out of Lithuania on Sunday night. While brief showers and thunderstorms may persist in eastern regions, Monday is expected to bring calmer weather. Winds will be lighter, around 2-7 m/s, and temperatures will range from 13 to 18 degrees Celsius overnight.
Monday's daytime forecast suggests a return to more settled conditions with minimal cloud cover and a low chance of rain. Winds will continue from the west and northwest at 5-10 m/s, and temperatures will rise to a summery 22-27 degrees Celsius. Coastal areas will remain cooler due to the sea breeze, with temperatures around 18-21 degrees Celsius.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.