Salaspils Parish, Salaspils, Latvia Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

22-23.08.2026 at midnight north-west, west wind will remain in gusts up to 20-24 m/s, but in a part of the territory, mainly in the central regions, it will reach a speed up to 25-32 m/s. 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.

22-23.08.2026 at midnight north-west, west wind will remain in gusts up to 20-24 m/s, but in a part of the territory, mainly in the central regions, it will reach a speed up to 25-32 m/s. 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.

22.08.2026 in Riga from 12:00 till midnight continuous and extremely heavy rain is expected, in the afternoon also possibility of thunderstorm. Precipitation intensity will decrease on 22.-23.08. in the second part of the night. 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 !

22.08.2026 in Riga from 12:00 till midnight continuous and extremely heavy rain is expected, in the afternoon also possibility of thunderstorm. Precipitation intensity will decrease on 22.-23.08. in the second part of the night. 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 !

22-23.08.2026 in the first part of the night in Riga north-west, west wind will remain in gusts up to 25-31 m/s. 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 !

22-23.08.2026 in the first part of the night in Riga north-west, west wind will remain in gusts up to 25-31 m/s. 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 !

22.08.2026. in the morning a wide precipitation zone will reach Latvia from the south - by day in most of the country continuous and very heavy rainfall is expected, locally in the central and eastern regions there will also be thunderstorms. Rain will continue also into the night to 23.08.

The warning territory and level could be changed, based on the most up to date information. 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.

22.08.2026. in the morning a wide precipitation zone will reach Latvia from the south - by day in most of the country continuous and very heavy rainfall is expected, locally in the central and eastern regions there will also be thunderstorms. Rain will continue also into the night to 23.08.

The warning territory and level could be changed, based on the most up to date information. 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.