Cooler air will have already flowed into Kurzeme today and the maximum temperature will not exceed +19 C to +21 C, in the rest of the country +22 C to +27 C, while in eastern Vidzeme and Latgale +28 C to +32 C.
There will be a slow to moderate southerly, south-westerly breeze, turning westerly during the day.
Mainly in the central and eastern part of the country, short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected, but In Vidzeme and Latgale, thunderstorms will be locally strong in the afternoon and evening, bringing intense rain, strong winds, and possibly heavy hail.
An orange alert for severe thunderstorms is in force in central and eastern Latvia from 11:00 to 20:00, the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center says. Wind gusts can reach 20-24 meters per second in thunderstorms.
In Riga, rain is possible at times, and thunderstorms with heavy showers are also possible. Maximum air temperature around +25 C.
