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Categories: INTERNATIONAL · CULTURE · CRIME · HEALTH

Lithuania & Latvia 2026 heat, storms and fire emergencies

Entities: Lithuania · Cyclone Floora · Sweden · E. Latvėnaitė

Overview

Mid‑June heat pushed temperatures to 30‑35 °C across Lithuania and triggered orange‑level warnings in Latvia. A warm air mass on 12 July kept daytime highs at 25‑30 °C in Lithuania and 22‑24 °C on the Curonian Spit, with intermittent showers, thunder, lightning and gusts of 15‑20 m s⁻¹ affecting western areas. Health officials warned of dehydration, especially for children, the elderly and those on antihypertensive medication, and set work‑site temperature limits. Latvia’s State Fire and Rescue Service logged 49 emergency calls on 16‑17 July, including a fatal house fire in Krāslava and a 3 000 m² hay‑stack blaze in Vidzeme. Lithuania issued a yellow thunderstorm warning on 18 July and announced two successive cyclones – Cyclone “Cerry II” and a second low‑pressure system – bringing rain, thunder, gusts up to 20 m s⁻¹ and night‑time lows of 10‑15 °C. Forecasts for 19 July expected heavy rain, wind gusts of 15‑20 m s⁻¹ along the coast and cooler daytime highs of 17‑22 °C, disrupting travel and outdoor activities. Latvia’s fire services remained busy, handling 206 calls from 17‑21 July – ranging from a nine‑storey apartment fire in Riga to multiple barn, wall and dry‑grass fires, river rescues and road‑traffic accidents that produced nine injuries. On 22‑23 July the service recorded 41 emergency calls in a 24‑hour period: eleven fire‑fighting incidents, nineteen rescues and eleven false alarms. Detailed incidents included a gas‑pipe fire in Daugmales parish, a tree rescue in Saulkrasti, the discovery of two missing persons in Zvārde forest, a fatal drowning near Saldus and a rescue from a mud‑filled tractor pit in Kazdanga. The same period saw 127 road‑traffic accidents, 19 injuries and 429 administrative traffic violations.

Timeline

  1. about 6 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Lithuania Braces for Cyclone Floora as Week‑Long Weather Shifts Forecast

    Cyclone Floora will bring thunderstorms and strong winds to Lithuania early in the week, followed by drier, warmer weather from Wednesday onward.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lithuania sees warmer, drier weather ahead as anticylone moves in

    An anticylone will bring warmer, drier weather to Lithuania from Friday through the weekend, ending a rainy spell of cyclones; temperatures may reach up to 26 °C.

  3. 4 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service Handles 41 Calls in One Day

    Latvia's fire and rescue service logged 41 calls in 24 hours—11 fires, 19 rescues (including a tree rescue and a fatal drowning) and 11 false alarms—plus 127 road accidents with 19 injuries.

  4. 7 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Latvian fire rescue teams handle over 200 emergencies across Riga and Vidzeme

    Latvia's fire service responded to 206 calls over three nights, rescuing dozens, including 16 people and two dogs from a Riga high‑rise fire, and handling multiple incidents in Vidzeme.

  5. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Lithuania braces for back‑to‑back cyclones and heavy rain this week

    Lithuania will face two cyclones this week, bringing heavy rain, strong coastal winds up to 20 m/s, and temperature swings between 10–22 °C.

  6. 10 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Latvian Fire Service Handles 49 Emergency Calls Across Regions

    Latvia’s fire service responded to 49 calls on 16‑17 July, fighting fires, rescuing people, and handling related traffic incidents, including a fatal house fire in Krāslava.

  7. 10 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Lithuania issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms on July 18

    Meteo LT issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and lightning across Lithuania on July 18, advising indoor shelter, unplugging devices, and noting possible power outages amid strong winds and heavy showers.

  8. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lithuania sees return of summer heat and drier days

    Lithuania will experience warm 25‑30 °C temperatures, brief thunderstorms and gusty winds, then clear, dry weather with 22‑27 °C for the week.

  9. 27 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Lithuania heatwave prompts medical warnings on dehydration and heart risks

    Lithuania faces a 36 °C heatwave; doctors urge hydration, electrolyte balance, limited sun exposure, and medical checks for anyone experiencing weakness, dizziness, or heart irregularities.

  10. 28 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Lithuania sees surge in flies and wasps as summer heat accelerates breeding

    Heat spikes above 25 °C in Lithuania are shortening fly life cycles to 7–10 days, leading to a surge in flies and wasps that spread food‑borne pathogens and cause painful, potentially fatal stings.

  11. 28 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Latvia's Emergency Medical Service reports heat‑related calls across all ages

    Latvia's emergency medical service reported heat‑related calls from children, adults and seniors, urging hydration, shade and care for vulnerable groups as a heat wave eases later in the week.

  12. 29 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Lithuanian Labour Inspectorate Issues Heat‑Work Safety Guidelines

    Lithuania's Labour Inspectorate urges employers to limit work temperatures, provide breaks, water and shade during heat waves to protect workers, especially in high‑risk sectors.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Lithuania hits June heat record with 36.3 °C in Druskininkai

    Lithuania set a new June heat record of 36.3 °C in Druskininkai; forecasts predict temperatures up to 37 °C, prompting health warnings to stay hydrated and avoid the sun.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Latvia issues orange heat warning as temperatures may reach 35 °C

    Latvia’s meteorological service issued an orange heat warning for the weekend, forecasting temperatures up to 35 °C and urging extra precautions for vulnerable groups.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Lithuania heat wave triggers health warnings and safety advice

    Lithuania faces 30‑35 °C temperatures this weekend; officials urge reduced outdoor exposure, ample hydration and vigilance for heat‑exhaustion signs, especially among vulnerable groups.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Heat wave to sweep Lithuania this weekend with temps up to 30 °C

    Lithuania faces a weekend heat wave with up to 30 °C on Saturday, dry conditions, then lighter rain and thunderstorms on Sunday.

  17. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lithuania faces several days of rain and strong winds

    Lithuania will experience overcast skies, intermittent rain, strong westward winds and modest temperatures from Monday to Wednesday, with recent river levels rising notably in the west.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Lithuania records record‑dry spring and faces summer tornadoes

    Lithuania endured a record‑dry, sunny spring and recent tornadoes, while forecasters warn of a variable summer with rain and cooler fronts.

  19. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Lithuania braces for a cool spring and potentially hot summer

    Lithuania’s spring remains cold and windy, but forecasts predict a warmer-than‑average summer with heat waves and occasional thunderstorms.

Sources

15min.lt · aina.lt · alytusplius.lt · apollo.lv · brivbridis.lv · cust.lt · fm99.lt · jauns.lv · kauno.diena.lt · klik.tvnet.lv · kmintys.lt · la.lv · m.tvnet.lv · madeinvilnius.lt · mindfood.com · nra.lv · respublika.lt · savaite.lt · silutesetazinios.lt · traku-zeme.lt · valmieraszinas.lv · varniuparkas.lt · ve.lt · zmones.15min.lt