Brīdinājumi, Spodnja Bilpa

Heavy rain. rainfall > 60 mm BE PREPARED to protect yourself and your property. Flooding of properties and of the traffic network is possible. Power outages, communication network failures and water supply interruptions are also possible. Difficult driving conditions caused by reduced visibility and wet and slippery roads.

Locally severe and heavy thundershowers. Flash and urban floods possible. lightning risk > 60 % BE PREPARED for heavy thunderstorms that may cause heavy damage, and protect yourself from lightning. Property damage and tree damage are possible. Local flash floods, storm gusts are hail are possible. Interruptions in outdoor activities and in traffic are possible.

Rainfall : from 50 to 75 mm/24h. Watercourses may flood the exposed parts of agricultural areas, individual roads and parts of settlements. Debris may clog individual objects of water infrastructure and stem the water flow. Landslides are possible. Disturbances in traffic and electricity and drinking water supply are probable, as well. Before the event: If you live in a flood zone, remove food, movable assets, documents, money and other valuables from lower floors and cellars. During and after the event: Before leaving your home, turn off electricity and shut off gas and water pipes. Do not attempt to cross a watercourse where water reaches up to your knees. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads by car. Do not approach riverbanks. Do not consume fresh food that has been in contact with the floodwater. Do not drink water until notified that it is safe to do so, and especially do not drink well water. Do not use electric installations and appliances that have been flooded. Follow the information broadcast by competent services and bodies.

Heavy thunderstorms are possible, accompanied by local intense precipitation, hail and gusty winds. Intense local showers with hail, intense wind blasts and lightning strikes. Hail can damage crops; rain showers can cause the rising of torrential watercourses and rainwater floods. Lightning strikes may start fires. Disturbances in traffic and outdoor activities are possible. Beware of approaching storm clouds. Wait on a safe spot inside a building; if a thunderstorm catches you in the open, find shelter in a building or vehicle. Do not carry metallic objects in the open. Do not linger under trees or power lines during a thunderstorm; lightning strike can be deadly! If possible, move vehicles into a garage in good time. Do not park under trees; a blast of wind can break branches or uproot a tree. Do not linger in the vicinity of torrential watercourses.