Cell broadcast alert issued in western Kurzeme over very strong wind
On Friday, 9 October, a cell broadcast alert about very strong wind was sent out for the Baltic Sea coast of western Kurzeme in Latvia. Rescuers advise people to charge their mobile phones in advance, as power outages are possible.
An emergency cell broadcast alert warning of very strong wind was issued on Friday, 9 October, for the sea coast of Kurzeme's western part (Rietumkurzeme) in Latvia. A cell broadcast is a warning message sent simultaneously through the mobile network to people in a specific area. The alert was reported by the emergency information site 112.lv. It matters for coastal residents because the wind may cause damage and endanger people.
What forecasters warn
Meteorologists say that in the afternoon and evening, westerly and northwesterly winds along the coast will strengthen, with gusts reaching 25–29 metres per second.
Possible risks
According to the warning, wind of this strength can break tree branches and even bring down whole trees. It can also lift unsecured objects into the air, causing damage and destruction and posing a danger to people.
Advice from rescuers
Power supply disruptions are possible, so rescuers recommend charging mobile phones in good time. That way residents can stay in contact and receive information even if electricity is cut for a while.
The source gives no further details on which municipalities or towns in western Kurzeme are most at risk, nor whether the storm has already caused any damage.
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