Rain and strong winds to persist across Lithuania this weekend

Rain and uncomfortably strong winds are expected to continue across Lithuania this weekend, though sunshine may appear during the day on Saturday, LRT reports. Meteorologist Elena Kliukina said the winds are likely to remain strong until Wednesday. No snow is forecast for now.

The Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service forecasts brief, light rain in some places on Saturday. Winds from the west are expected at 9 to 14 metres per second, with gusts of 15 to 18 metres per second on the coast. Temperatures will range from 4 to 9 degrees Celsius.

Rain is expected in western Lithuania on Sunday night, with no significant rain during the day. Winds will come from the southwest, shifting to the south or southeast during the day, at 8 to 13 metres per second. Coastal gusts may reach 15 to 17 metres per second. Temperatures will be 0 to 5 degrees overnight, or 6 to 8 degrees on the coast, and 5 to 9 degrees during the day.

On Monday, rain is expected mainly in western Lithuania during the day. Winds from the southeast or south will reach 9 to 14 metres per second, with coastal gusts of 15 to 17 metres per second. Overnight temperatures will range from minus 1 to 4 degrees, rising to 4 to 9 degrees during the day.