Orange alert: it is hot in Latvia

Take note – story published 1 year ago

The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre has issued an orange warning for very strong heat throughout Latvia. On Sunday and in the coming days, the air temperature will rise above +30 C, reaching +32 C.

If the heat intensifies to +33 degrees next week, the red alert will replace the orange.

On Sunday evening, thunderstorms are locally possible in the evening, but during the day it will be dry and sunny.

Due to intense ultraviolet radiation and heat from 11 to 16 it is not recommended to stay in the sun for a long time.

The water temperature in major rivers and lakes is mainly +17 C to +23 C, at sea +15 C to +18 C, according to data from the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

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