Yellow Thunderstorm Warning
Issue date: 2025-07-30T19:29+00:00
30.-31.07.2025 in the first part of the night in the east part of Latvia cumulonimbus clouds have formed, therefore in the nearest 1-3 hours locally a thunderstorm with intensive rainshowers is expected, hail is possible. The thunderstorms will continue till the second part of the night. BE AWARE of heavy thunderstorms! If possible, seek shelter indoors, outdoor activities will be disrupted. Be careful in places that are especially exposed to the impact of thunderstorms, for example, in forests, open areas. Power supply and/or service disruptions are possible in certain areas. Read more about electrical safety and actions in case of power outages during a storm https://sadalestikls.lv/lv/padoms/as-sadales-tikls-atgadina-par-drosibas-pasakumiem-negaisa-laika ! In strong squalls of wind, broken tree branches, other loose objects or debris can be carried through the air. Rainshowers can cause a rapid rise in water levels and flooding of low-lying areas. Difficult driving conditions on the road due to reduced visibility and aquaplaning. Consider that you need to plan a longer time for trips. Thunderstorms can also be accompanied by hail, causing damage to crops. Take care of pets, they are also at-risk of thunderstorm impact. Read more about necessary actions during a thunderstorm https://www.vugd.gov.lv/lv/stiprs-vejs-negaiss
Orange Rain Warning
Issue date: 2025-07-30T17:45+00:00
30.07.2025 in the evening in Latvia very intensive rainshowers are expected, locally thunderstorm, also squalls and hail are possible. Rainshowers will continue till the first part of the night of 31.07.2025. BE PREPARED for very heavy rain! As a result of very high amount of rainfall, the soil will become wet and unable to absorb water, rainwater drainage systems will be overloaded and may overflow. River floodplains and low-lying areas are expected to flood, in some places also causing property and infrastructure flooding, road washouts and infrastructure damage. Flooded areas are likely to require evacuation. Follow and act according to the instructions given by the responsible authorities! Dangerous driving conditions on the road due to reduced visibility and aquaplaning. Consider that you need to plan a longer time for trips and/or an alternative route. There is a risk that power supply, water supply and communications will be disrupted. Due to high humidity and flooding, crops and plantations will be damaged. Residents are asked not to visit or move in flood-prone areas, not to endanger themselves and not to hinder the rescue services. Take care of the rainwater sewerage and drainage systems in a timely manner, maintain them in a functional order so that they drain rainwater as efficiently as possible. Read more about what to do in the event of a flood https://www.vugd.gov.lv/lv/pludi!
Yellow Flooding Warning
Issue date: 2025-07-30T07:27+00:00
Rainy weather is expected in the coming days, in some regions even very heavy rainshowers are possible, very intense precipitation in water bodies will cause a rapid rise in water levels. In the eastern part of Latvia, where , the soil has been significantly wetter than normal for an extended period and water levels in water bodies remain constantly high, additional precipitation will worsen - lower-lying areas will be flooded more widely. In other river basins in the west of the country, the water level in water bodies will also rise, and the lowest places will be flooded due to the heavy rainshowers. BE AWARE of the potentially flood-prone areas! The environment is already overly humid, water is accumulating in the fields and in the lower depressions, low-lying areas on the banks of water bodies are flooded. Caution should be exercised when moving in flood-prone areas. More information on hydrological conditions is available at hidro.meteo.lv. Read more about what to do in the event of a flood https://www.vugd.gov.lv/lv/pludi !
