An active cyclone will reach Latvia from the southwest overnight, bringing heavy rain to the northern regions of the country during the night. During the day, rain will continue and become heavy across most of the country, with possible thunderstorms. An orange-level warning for heavy rain may be in effect on the night of July 9th, and the rain will only subside on Friday. On Wednesday, wind gusts in coastal areas will reach speeds of 20-24 meters per second, and these gusts will persist until the evening of July 9th. The Riga City Council informs that the responsible services are prepared to deal with large puddles and street flooding in the capital. The municipality urges residents to report dangerous situations and street flooding via telephone at 1201 to ensure traffic and pedestrian safety during this period of inclement weather.