Forecasters Warn of Heavy Rain: Where the Downpour Will Be Most Intense
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lithuania can expect unstable cloudy weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the western and eastern regions, over the weekend and into early next week.
- Daytime temperatures will range from 20-28 degrees Celsius, with cooler conditions along the coast.
- Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for Monday, with a gradual decrease in precipitation expected by Tuesday.
Lithuania is bracing for a weekend of mixed weather, with forecasts indicating unstable conditions featuring scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially in the western parts of the country.
Daytime temperature will rise to 23โ28 degrees Celsius. It will be cooler by the sea - about 20โ22 degrees.
On Saturday night, the weather will be partly cloudy with isolated short-lived rain. Fog may form in the east, and a light westerly to southwesterly wind will prevail. Saturday daytime will see little change, with denser clouds and brief showers in western areas. Temperatures overnight will drop to 8โ13 degrees Celsius, rising to 20โ25 degrees during the day. Coastal areas will be slightly cooler.
Sunday is expected to bring warmer, more summery temperatures, with daytime highs reaching 23โ28 degrees Celsius, though coastal regions will remain cooler at around 20โ22 degrees. Despite the warmth, the day will be partly cloudy, with potential for brief afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms in western regions. Winds will shift to southerly and strengthen to 8โ13 m/s. Overnight temperatures will remain mild, reaching up to 17 degrees Celsius, with no significant rain expected.
At night, rain is expected in some places, mostly in the West, thunderstorms are possible. During the day, short downpours with thunderstorms are expected in many places, it will rain heavily in some places. A rather strong wind will also prevail.
However, a new cyclone approaching from the west on Monday night signals a return of heavier rain. Showers and thunderstorms are anticipated in many areas, with some experiencing heavy rainfall. Strong winds will also be present. Overnight temperatures will range from 13โ18 degrees Celsius, while daytime temperatures will climb to 22โ27 degrees, with coastal areas seeing 19โ21 degrees. By Tuesday, the active cyclone is expected to move away, leading to less rain, primarily in eastern parts of the country. West winds will strengthen during the day, reaching 9โ14 m/s, and daytime temperatures will be cooler, between 18โ23 degrees Celsius.
Both at night and during the day, rain is predicted only in some places, with a higher probability in the east of the country.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.