The first half of Monday in Latvia is marked by warm and calm weather. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC), at 5:00 AM, the air temperature ranged from +15.2 degrees in Stende to +20.1 degrees in Madona. In most parts of the country, the sky is clear, with only some cloudiness remaining in certain areas of Kurzeme. No precipitation is observed. In places, there is some haze, and in Kurzeme, there is fog. The air quality is rated as good. A light northern and northwestern wind is blowing. The eastern regions of the country experienced a strong thunderstorm the day before. Latgale was particularly affected, where wind gusts in Rezekne reached 21 meters per second. In Riga, clear weather settled after sunrise. The air temperature is +19…+20 degrees, with a northern and northwestern wind speed of 2–5 meters per second. On Sunday, the maximum air temperature in Latvia ranged from +20.8 degrees in Ventspils to +27.6 degrees in Bauska. ### Headline **Up to +28 Degrees: Sunny and Summer-Warm Monday Expected in Latvia** ### Lead The beginning of the new week will delight the residents of Latvia with warm and predominantly sunny weather. In most areas of the country, the air will warm up to +28 degrees, although brief thunderstorms are possible in some places in the afternoon. On Monday, July 13, warm summer weather is expected in Latvia. According to meteorologists' forecasts, in most parts of the country, the air temperature will be +25…+28 degrees. It will be slightly cooler on the coast — from +21 to +25 degrees. Throughout the day, there will be some cloudiness; however, in the afternoon, rain and thunderstorm clouds may form in some areas. During thunderstorms, heavy downpours and gusty winds are not excluded. A light to moderate northern and northwestern wind will blow. In Riga, the first day of the week will be dry with plenty of sunshine. With a moderate northern and northwestern wind, the air will warm up to +24 degrees, while at the sea, the temperature will be a couple of degrees lower. According to meteorologists, a cyclone is located to the east of Latvia, while an anticyclone is to the west. The atmospheric pressure at sea level will range from 1013 hPa in Latgale to 1019 hPa in Kurzeme. During the daytime, the level of ultraviolet radiation will be high. In this regard, specialists recommend avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, using sunscreen, and not forgetting about headwear. Meanwhile, the heat continues in Europe. On Saturday, in France and Italy, the air warmed up to +41…+42 degrees, while in northern Sweden, the temperature dropped to 0 degrees last night. After an unsettled Sunday, the weather in Latvia has stabilized. The beginning of the week promises to be warm and predominantly sunny, but the temperature contrast in Europe remains very high.