Lithuania braces for another rainy week as 'Bernadeta III' low-pressure system arrives

Lithuania is set to experience another spell of wet weather as a low-pressure system named 'Bernadeta III' moves into the region. Meteorologist Gytis Valaika predicts cool, often gray, and windy conditions across parts of the country, accompanied by persistent rain until the weekend.

The heaviest rainfall, possibly including thunderstorms, is anticipated for Wednesday and Thursday when Lithuania will be situated in the central part of the low-pressure system. However, rain is expected in most areas on other days as well. Valaika humorously suggests that those on vacation this week might prefer staying in to watch series or read books.

Weather models indicate that by Friday evening, many parts of Lithuania could receive between 20 to 60 millimeters of rain, making an umbrella a necessity. Synoptician Elvyra Latvėnaitė notes that winds will be divided across Lithuania on Wednesday and Thursday. While some areas will experience calmer winds except during thunderstorms, southwestern regions are expected to face stronger gusts. The coast, particularly the Curonian Spit, is bracing for a strong northwesterly wind.

Thursday is also predicted to be not only rainy but also stormy in the southwest and west, especially along the coast. Warmer temperatures are not expected to arrive until the weekend, when the rain will gradually decrease, though it will not cease entirely. The forecast suggests a gradual warming trend from Saturday onwards.