On the night of Saturday, the air temperature in the eastern part of the country is expected to drop to +1...+5 degrees, meteorologists forecast.
In some places in Latgale and Vidzeme, ground frost is expected.
In Kurzeme and Zemgale, there will be light rain at night, and the minimum air temperature will be +6...+10 degrees.
During the day, brief showers are expected in many places, with thunderstorms and heavy downpours anticipated; in the eastern part of the country, thunderstorms may be accompanied by strong gusts of wind and hail. A weak to moderate southeast and south wind will prevail, while in Kurzeme, it will be from the west.
The maximum air temperature on Saturday will range from +12 degrees in some coastal areas of Kurzeme to +22 degrees in the east of the country.
In Riga, light cloudiness is expected at night, which will increase during the day, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms. The air temperature in the capital will range from +9 degrees at night to +19 degrees during the day.