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28.-29.07.2024. in the second part of the night in the southern coastal areas of the Gulf north-west, north wind with extremely strong wind gusts are expected. Following trajectory of the low and newest forecast change of warning territory is possible! TAKE ACTION to protect yourself during extremely strong winds!During extremely strong winds, personal safety risks are posed by broken trees and branches, loose objects, and airborne debris, which can be large and heavy.The wind can also cause extensive damage to property, roads, and power infrastructure.Disturbances in power supply, communications, and traffic are expected.Wave activity and rising water levels threaten the coastal infrastructure, can cause roads and buildings to be washed away, collapse, and flood extensive areas in the low-lying areas.The extremely strong wind will significantly disrupt outdoor activities, and planned outdoor events must be cancelled for safety reasons. Do not go outside unless absolutely necessary.Read more instructions for actions during a storm https://www.vugd.gov.lv/lv/stiprs-vejs-negaiss !

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On Sunday active low from south-west will cross territory of Latvia, continuous and heavy rain is expected, but in the central regions of Latvia starting from the 28.07. evening extremely heavy rain is expected, locally also thunderstorm. Rain will continue until Monday. Following trajectory of the low and newest forecast change of warning territory is possible!Low-lying areas will be flooded due to prolonged and heavy rainfall. The water level in the rivers will begin to rise, in the coming days the river floodplains in the central regions of Latvia will be flooded. TAKE ACTION to protect yourself during extremely heavy rain!It is expected that extensive areas, property and transport infrastructure, crop fields and gardens will be flooded under the influence of extremely heavy rain.Flooding threatens lives, evacuation is required. Residents are invited to leave the threatened areas and follow all the instructions given by the responsible authorities.Damage to road infrastructure is expected, roads may be impassable and blocked in some sections. Movement is difficult, road conditions are dangerous due to reduced visibility and aquaplaning, roads and transport infrastructure may be flooded and damaged as well.Due to floods, crops and plantations can be destroyed in many places.There is a very high risk that power supply, water supply and communications will be disrupted.Avoid going to flood-prone areas unless absolutely necessary. Please note that road travel will take additional time and alternative routes may be required.Read more about what to do in the event of a flood https://www.vugd.gov.lv/lv/pludi !

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28.-29.07.2024 in the first part of the night in the west and central regions of Latvia north-west, north wind will be increasing in gusts up to 20-24 m/s. While in the middle of the night severe storm force wind gusts are expected in the central regions and coastal regions of the Sea. BE PREPARED for very strong winds!Tree branches will break due to very strong wind, tree breaking is also possible. Loose objects or debris will become airborne and may cause damage, destruction, and personal safety hazards.Wind can also cause damage to infrastructure, make driving conditions difficult. Power supply disruptions are expected.Wave activity can threaten coastal infrastructure, form washouts, flood low-lying areas.The very strong wind will disrupt outdoor activities, some planned activities may be cancelled.Read more instructions for actions during a storm https://www.vugd.gov.lv/lv/stiprs-vejs-negaiss !

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On Sunday active low from south-west will cross territory of Latvia, 28.07.2024 continuous and heavy rain is expected, but in the western and central regions of Latvia very heavy rain is expected, locally also thunderstorms possible. Rain will continue until Monday. Following trajectory of the low and newest forecast change of warning territory or degree is possible! 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 !

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28.-29.07.2024 in the first part of the night in the west and central regions of Latvia north-west, north wind will be increasing in gusts up to 20-24 m/s. While in the middle of the night severe storm force wind gusts are expected in the central regions and coastal regions of the Sea. BE AWARE of strong winds!Broken tree branches, loose objects or debris can be carried through the air.Outdoor activities may be affected in certain areas.Possible local power supply disturbances and driving conditions may also be difficult.

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On Sunday active low from south-west will cross territory of Latvia, 28.07.2024 continuous and heavy rain is expected, but in the western and central regions of Latvia very heavy rain is expected, locally also thunderstorms possible. Rain will continue until Monday. Following trajectory of the low and newest forecast change of warning territory or degree is possible! BE AWARE of heavy rain!Under the influence of heavy rain, the soil will become wet and may not be able to absorb water, the rainwater drainage systems may be overloaded. There is a risk that floodplains and low-lying areas, transport infrastructure will be flooded in some places.In conditions of high humidity, there is a risk of damage to moisture-sensitive crops.Difficult driving conditions on the road due to reduced visibility and aquaplaning. Consider that you need to plan a longer time for trips.Caution should be exercised when moving in areas most affected by flooding.Take care of the rainwater drainage systems in a timely manner, maintain them in a functional order.

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