Forecasters predict much rain
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Forecasters predict significant rainfall and thunderstorms across Lithuania, particularly in the southern regions.
- A powerful cyclone is expected to bring stormy weather from Tuesday night into Wednesday, with strong winds and heavy rain in many areas.
- Temperatures will remain cool, ranging from 9 to 21 degrees Celsius, with coastal gusts reaching up to 20 m/s.
Lithuania is bracing for a period of unsettled weather as forecasters anticipate widespread rain and thunderstorms. The southern parts of the country are expected to experience brief showers, with a possibility of thunder.
From Tuesday night into Wednesday, a potent and active cyclone is set to sweep across the region, bringing stormy conditions. Heavy rainfall is predicted for many areas, with western Lithuania likely to see near-continuous rain. Thunderstorms are also forecast in various locations.
Wind speeds will be considerable, generally ranging from 8 to 14 m/s, but coastal areas could face gusts of 15 to 20 m/s. Despite the rain, temperatures are expected to remain relatively cool, with daytime highs reaching between 16 and 21 degrees Celsius on Monday, dropping to 9-14 degrees overnight and 15-20 degrees on Wednesday due to heavy cloud cover.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.