Storm warning in Ukraine: thunderstorms to hit 10 regions
This has been reported by the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Centre.
In Ukraine on Thursday, 8 May, forecasters are warning of thunderstorms in a number of regions.
According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Centre’s forecast, thunderstorms are expected during the day in the western regions, as well as in the Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia regions.
A Level I hazard warning – yellow – has been issued for these regions.
In general, variable cloud cover is forecast for Ukraine on 8 May.
In the western regions, and during the day also in Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr and parts of Kyiv regions, there will be short-lived showers with thunderstorms.
The rest of the country will see mainly dry weather.
Winds are expected to reach speeds of 7–12 m/s.
Daytime temperatures will range from +20° to +25°. In the east of the country, temperatures will reach +28°, whilst in the western regions it will be cooler – +15° to +20°.
Weather in Kyiv on 8 May
Variable cloud cover is also expected in Kyiv on 8 May.
There will be no rain at night, but during the day there may be brief showers and thunderstorms in places.
A south-westerly wind of 7–12 m/s is forecast for the capital.
Temperatures across the Kyiv region will range from +20° to +25°, and in Kyiv from +23° to +25°.
Fire near Chernobyl
A large forest fire continues to spread in the exclusion zone in the Kyiv region.
According to the State Emergency Service, the fire has already engulfed over 1,100 hectares.
The situation is complicated by strong winds, dry weather and the risk of landmines. As a result, firefighting is temporarily impossible in some areas.
Rescue workers, specialist equipment and other services are involved in tackling the blaze.
Work is currently underway to localise the fire hotspots to prevent the fire from spreading further.
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