Torrential rain floods Lithuania's coast, waterspouts observed over the sea

Lithuania's coastal regions experienced severe weather, including heavy downpours and thunderstorms, on Wednesday. Some areas, like Mažeikiai and Kretinga, recorded rainfall amounts equivalent to about half or a third of the monthly norm within a single 24-hour period.

The most striking weather phenomenon, however, was the appearance of waterspouts over the sea. One of these swirling columns of water made landfall on the beach in Palanga, adding a dramatic element to the already turbulent conditions. While many areas saw temperatures between 19-24 degrees Celsius during the day, the night brought cooler temperatures ranging from 12-16 degrees Celsius.

The Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service forecasts continued unsettled weather. Thursday is expected to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms across many regions, accompanied by gusty southwesterly winds. Temperatures will range from 18-23 degrees Celsius.

Looking ahead, the weekend is predicted to be warmer but still wet. Friday will see a chance of isolated showers and fog, with daytime temperatures reaching 22-27 degrees Celsius. Saturday is expected to bring more widespread and potentially heavy rain, along with thunderstorms, and cooler daytime temperatures of 16-21 degrees Celsius.