Saturday saw temperatures top 30 degrees Celsius for the first time this year, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center (LVĢMC) with similar conditions expected Sunday.
Daugavpils registered a temperature of 30.3 C on Saturday and it is eastern and south-easterm districts that are currently experiencing the highest temperatures.
🌡️Šodien pirmo reizi šajā vasarā Latvijā gaiss sakarsa līdz +30°. Augstākā gaisa temperatūra fiksēta Daugavpilī - +30.3°.
— Meteo.lv (@LVGMC_Meteo) June 17, 2023
⚠Rītdien būs karsti Latvijas austrumu daļā - spēkā dzeltenais brīdinājums.
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A protracted dry spell has left Latvia's forests tinder-dry and the public is urged to be extremely cautious and sensible when out in nature to avoid starting a catastrophic blaze.
