Alertes Riga

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 lv/pludi !.

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 lv/stiprs-vejs-negaiss !.