Strong winds and rain to continue across Estonia for days

Strong winds and rain are forecast across Estonia for several more days, ERR reports. November is known in Estonian folk tradition as the “storm month” and, along with December and January, is among the country’s windiest months. Wind whipped up water on Saturday, and the forecast calls for more unsettled weather.

On Sunday night, a ridge of high pressure will move east across Estonia. Some areas may see light rain or sleet, while winds are expected to strengthen by morning. During the day, an active low-pressure system over the Norwegian Sea will bring rain to many parts of the country and keep winds strong.

Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with light rain or sleet in places. Westerly and southwesterly winds will reach 3 to 9 metres per second, with gusts of up to 15 metres per second on the coast. Temperatures will range from minus 1 to plus 3 degrees, reaching up to 7 degrees on the islands and coast of western Estonia.

On Sunday morning, skies will be cloudy with some clear spells. Rain, with occasional sleet, is possible in places. Southwesterly winds will reach 6 to 13 metres per second, with coastal gusts of up to 20 metres per second. Temperatures will be between 1 and 9 degrees.

Rain is expected in many places during the day, easing by evening. Southwesterly and southerly winds will reach 6 to 10 metres per second inland and 10 to 16 metres per second on the coast, with gusts of up to 22 metres per second. Temperatures will range from 5 to 9 degrees.

Monday night and the first half of the day are expected to be mostly dry. Rain will reach western Estonia in the afternoon and spread further inland towards evening. Strong southerly and southeasterly winds are forecast. Temperatures will range from minus 1 to plus 6 degrees overnight and from 2 to 7 degrees during the day.

Strong winds are also expected on Tuesday night, easing by morning. Rain will fall in many places, and temperatures will remain above zero both overnight and during the day.

Wednesday will be 2 to 3 degrees cooler. Around midday, rain and sleet will reach the Gulf of Riga and spread northeast across the country. On Thursday, rain and sleet are expected mainly overnight, with less precipitation during the day. Temperatures will again be above zero, fluctuating around freezing over the coming days.