Alertes Lonaste

The soil is saturated following the heavy rainfall in August. During the first week of September, frequent rainfall is expected, with heavy rain in some areas. Floodplains and low-lying areas will become inundated. In some river sections, a rapid rise in water level has already begun, while the peak water levels are expected towards the end of the week. 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 lv/pludi !.

04.09.2026 in the time frame from 03:00 till 07:00 in Latvia thunderstorms with intensive rain-showers are expected. Thunderstorms will continue also 04.09. by day. 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 lv/stiprs-vejs-negaiss.

04.09.2026 by day locally in Latvia intensive rainshowers will continue. 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.