A natural phenomenon registered in Lithuania is heat, announces the Hydrometeorological Service



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As reported by the service on Saturday, June 19-24, the heat was recorded at all meteorological and agrometeorological stations belonging to the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, except in Nida.

This natural phenomenon occurs when a daily maximum air temperature of 30 degrees or more prevails for three or more consecutive days.

At the individual weather stations, the heat lasted from 3 to 7 days.

During this heat, the highest air temperature was recorded on June 23 in Rokiškis, then the thermometers showed up to 34 degrees of heat.

In June, the heat that covers all of Lithuania (except Nida) is registered for the first time! It was also noted for its long duration: it is not only all of Lithuania, but also the longest warming in June in Lithuania.

Heat generators are not a common phenomenon in Lithuania, but the recurrence of this phenomenon is increasing due to climate change. From 1961 to 2021 the heat, which covered all of Lithuania, was recorded only in 1994 and 2006. in July.

On June 25, the air temperature in any weather station did not reach 30 ° C, so the heating season ended.

It will be hot in summer in the next few days, but the heat is no longer expected.



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