Lithuania Must Prepare for More Intense Extreme Weather, Climatologist Says
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At a glance
- Rising average temperatures could make some extreme weather events in Lithuania more frequent and intense.
- The risks include very heavy precipitation, thunderstorms, hail, squalls and tornadoes, a Vilnius University professor says.
Lithuania will need to prepare for more intense extreme weather as average air temperatures rise, climatologist Gintautas Stankūnavičius says.
The Vilnius University professor identified several types of weather that could become more frequent or severe in the future. They include exceptionally heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hail, squalls and tornadoes.
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