Latvia issues yellow warning for dense fog

The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC) issued a yellow-level warning on Wednesday morning due to dense fog affecting several regions, primarily Vidzeme and Zemgale.

Visibility dropped significantly in several locations, with measurements as low as 270 to 350 meters recorded in Alūksne, Gulbene, Staļģene, and Bauska. Authorities have advised motorists to allow extra travel time, adjust speeds according to visibility, and maintain larger following distances.

While much of the country experienced cloudy skies and some light rain, Kurzeme remained mostly clear. Temperatures across the country ranged from approximately 1.6 degrees Celsius in Dobele to 7.5 degrees Celsius in Daugavpils, Dagda, and Ventspils. The weather is being driven by a high-pressure area, with atmospheric pressure ranging from 1022 hPa in Ventspils to 1029 hPa near the Russian border.