Rain and strong winds forecast for Estonia on Thursday

Rain is expected across Estonia on Thursday, with some snow and sleet possible inland overnight, ERR reports. Winds will strengthen during the day, and roads may be slippery in inland areas.

Overnight, skies will be partly cloudy, with rain in many places and a chance of snow or sleet inland. Fog may form in places. Temperatures will range from minus 1 to 4 degrees Celsius, reaching up to 6 degrees on the coast.

Rain will continue in many areas on Thursday morning, with sleet and snow possible on the mainland. Fog is expected to persist. Temperatures will range from around zero inland to 6 degrees on the coast of western Estonia.

Rain will become less widespread in the afternoon, but another band of rain and sleet is expected from the southwest in the evening. South and southeast winds will strengthen to 6 to 12 metres per second, with gusts of up to 18 metres per second on the coast. Temperatures will reach 2 to 5 degrees, and up to 8 degrees in western Estonia.

A low-pressure system is expected to move from the Norwegian Sea towards southern Scandinavia on Thursday, strengthening southerly winds around the Baltic Sea. On Friday, an active low will move across the Baltic Sea towards Finland, bringing colder air, rain and sleet. Winds will remain strong, and roads may be slippery in the morning and evening.

Wet and windy weather is expected in the following days, with rain mixed with sleet and snow. Strong winds could also disrupt ferry services. Night-time lows will be around zero, while daytime temperatures will remain a few degrees above it. Current forecasts suggest unsettled weather will continue into next week.