The heat will continue over the weekend and at the beginning of the week, reports the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service (LHMT).
It will be partly cloudy on Sunday. In the second half of the day, somewhere, more likely, in Southeast Lithuania, short rain with thunderstorms. The southeast, south wind will strengthen up to 15 m/s during the thunderstorm. The highest temperature will reach 29-33 degrees.
There is little chance of rain on Monday. The temperature will be 17-22 degrees at night, 29-34 degrees during the day.
On Tuesday, there will be brief rain and thunderstorms in many places. Temperature at night 17-22 degrees, during the day 28-33 degrees.
As LHMT informs that the heat in Lithuania will not subside until Tuesday, public health specialists urge you not to be indifferent to your health and that of your loved ones. According to them, the heat can affect the health of everyone, but babies and children under 4 years of age, people aged 65 and older, people who are overweight, do heavy physical work, and have various diseases (endocrine, kidney, cardiovascular) are especially sensitive. systems). In the heat, you can suffer from burns, heatstroke, sunstroke, hypoxia (starvation of oxygen).
Specialists advise to try to be in rooms equipped with fans or air conditioners, to drink more fluids when going outside, to wear a head covering or to use an umbrella instead of a head covering. Also outside, wear sunglasses with UVA and UVB filter, light, light, natural fabric, non-tight, breathable clothes. It is advised to avoid fatty and difficult-to-digest foods. Also use sunscreens with the highest protection factor. For recreation in nature, choose a place in the shade, avoid direct sunlight, limit the time spent in the sun, be under umbrellas. Limit physical activity, especially at noon - from 11 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Daiva Krunglevičienė (ELTA)
