Strenči, Valmiera, Latvia Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

22.08.2026. in the evening in Riga north-west, west wind will increase in gusts up to 25-30 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 Riga from 12:00 till midnight very heavy rain is expected, in the second part of the day also possibility of thunderstorm. Precipitation intensity will decrease on 22.-23.08. in the second part of the night. 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 !

22.08.2026 from 15:00 till 19:00 north-west, west wind will be increasing in gusts up to 20-24 m/s, during the evening it will continue to increase and in part of the territory reach a speed up to 25-28 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 from 15:00 till 19:00 north-west, west wind will be increasing in gusts up to 20-24 m/s, during the evening it will continue to increase and in part of the territory reach a speed up to 25-28 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 from 15:00 till 19:00 north-west, west wind will be increasing in gusts up to 20-24 m/s, during the evening it will continue to increase and in part of the territory reach a speed up to 25-28 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 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 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 !

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.