Gusts Reach 27 m/s on Kurzeme Coast, Wind to Strengthen Elsewhere

Strong westerly wind took hold of the Kurzeme coast in western Latvia on the evening of Friday, 9 October, with gusts reaching up to 27 metres per second. Such speeds are typical of storm conditions at the seaside.

According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, the state agency responsible for weather observations and forecasts, gusts in Liepāja reached up to 25 metres per second. In Ventspils, in northwestern Kurzeme, they reached 27 metres per second.

The agency's information indicates that the wind will strengthen further in other areas. The source does not specify which regions or how strong the wind is expected to be, nor does it mention whether the wind has caused any damage or disruption.

Residents on the coast or planning to travel are advised to follow current weather information. Detailed forecasts and warnings are published by the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.