Thunder alert in Rīga Saturday evening

The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center (LVGMC) has issued an orange-level alert for thunderstorms in Riga. 

The alert is valid until 21:00 on May 25.

Meteorologists say that thunderstorms with wind gusts of 20-24 m/s and heavy downpours will continue tonight. Hail is also possible. 

For safety reasons, the authorities are asking people to consider canceling or postponing planned outdoor events. Be especially cautious in areas particularly prone to thunderstorms: when in forests, seek shelter in low areas with low bushes, and when in open areas, seek shelter in low areas such as valleys. Avoid being on hills, in open fields, or near power lines. 

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