Powerful Cyclone Kills Two and Cuts Power to Half a Million in Baltic States
A powerful cyclone struck the Baltic countries over the weekend, killing two people and leaving around half a million without electricity in Latvia and Lithuania. [4] The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds across the region on Saturday and into Sunday morning. [4]
Baltic Cyclone Death Toll and Power Outages
Two people died and around half a million people were left without electricity across Latvia and Lithuania after a powerful cyclone, bringing rain and strong winds, hit the region on Saturday and into Sunday morning. [4] "This seems to be the most severe storm in Latvia since... [4] The cyclone produced conditions that cut power to hundreds of thousands while causing two fatalities in the affected Baltic countries. [4]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Montana
At 941 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Port Of Raymond to 6 miles north of Medicine Lake, moving east at 45 mph. [1] The hazard included 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail according to radar indicated sources. [1] Locations impacted include Plentywood, Medicine Lake, Westby, Archer, Port Of Raymond, Redstone, Outlook, Reserve, Raymond, Dagmar, Dooley, Daleview, Comertown, and Antelo. [1] Hail damage to vehicles is expected along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. [1]
Ongoing Flash Flooding in Southern Arizona
At 834 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing between 1.50 and 2.50 inches of heavy rain along and east of Route 15 near North Komelik. [2] Flash flooding is ongoing, especially in normally dry washes and low-lying areas that eventually drain into Santa Rosa Wash near North Komelik. [2] The hazard involves life threatening flash flooding from thunderstorms producing flash flooding. [2] Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, and highways is the expected impact. [2]
Winter Storm Forecast for New Zealand South Island
A significant winter storm could wreak havoc on New Zealand roads, with it expected to reach the country midweek. [3] NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has issued an advanced warning to motorists in the South Island about potential disruption from heavy snowfall and rain. [3] MetService has predicted the storm will bring heavy rain and snow for the South Island. [3]
School and Office Closures in Taiwan
Offices and schools were closed in southern Taiwan because of torrential rain. [5]
What to watch next: The significant winter storm is forecast to hit New Zealand's South Island from Wednesday, with MetService and NZTA warnings already in place for road disruptions from heavy rain and snow. [3]
