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Hot and dry summer forecast
Hot and dry summer forecast
Current forecasting data shows a high probability that this year, summer in Latvia will be hot and dry, reports the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center (LVĢMC).
Forest fire warning in place across much of Latvia
Forest fire warning in place across much of Latvia
While recent rainfall has dampened down the risk of forest fire in eastern parts of Latvia, there remains a considerable danger across a large proportion of the country, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center (LVĢMC).
Latvia becomes more heat-tolerant
Latvia becomes more heat-tolerant
The Latvian Environment, Geology, and Meteorology Center has changed the criteria for further alerts to the public about approaching heat waves, the LVĢMC said May 17.
Early summer forecast for Latvia
Early summer forecast for Latvia
A few days after cold records in Latvia, the meteorological summer will gradually start, according to the latest weather forecasts.
Hopes for summer weather this weekend in Latvia
Hopes for summer weather this weekend in Latvia
This week, the warmest weather in Latvia is expected over the weekend, when the temperature across most of the country will be at +20 C to +22 C, according to the latest forecasts of the Global Forecast System.
You may see sleet and snow Friday
You may see sleet and snow Friday
Forecasts predict that on Friday, May 5, it will be partly sunny in Latvia, though some brief glimpses of sleet and even snow might be seen in some places.
Warmer weather on the horizon after final frosts
Warmer weather on the horizon after final frosts
After a decidedly chilly few days, in the second half of next week, the air temperature in Latvia will again rise to the magic +20 degrees Celsius mark, according to the latest forecasts.
Latvia had a relatively warm April
Latvia had a relatively warm April
April this year, as well as April 1990 and 1950, was the fifth warmest in the history of observations, according to information compiled by the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center.
Northern lights observed in Latvia Sunday night
Northern lights observed in Latvia Sunday night
On Sunday evening, as well as on Monday night, northern lights were observed in many places in Latvia. This glorious natural phenomenon was not only seen in other places of the world, said Toms Bricis, LSM's weatherman.
Temperatures might hit 20 degrees Celsius this week
Temperatures might hit 20 degrees Celsius this week
This week, the weather will gradually get warmer and next weekend, the air temperature in Latvia may reach the 20 degrees Celsius mark for the first time this year, according to weatherman Toms Bricis.
Warm weather week expected in Latvia
Warm weather week expected in Latvia
Over the working week, weather will become a little warmer in Latvia, in many areas it will rain temporarily and thunderstorms are expected.
Friday will be warmest day so far this year
Friday will be warmest day so far this year
On Friday, the air temperature in Latvia will range between +11 and +16 C, cooler on the coast – up to +9 C, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center.
March in Latvia was wettest in 15 years
March in Latvia was wettest in 15 years
March has been rainfall-rich in Latvia - the wettest since 2008, according to information by the Latvian Environment, Geology, and Meteorology Center.
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