A serious thunderstorm is approaching the Ukrainian capital and surrounding regions. The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, together with the State Emergency Service, has declared the first level of danger for weather conditions. Residents and guests of the city are urged to be extremely vigilant in the coming hours.
Weather forecast: thunderstorms until the end of the day
According to data from specialists at the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, the weather is expected to worsen in Kyiv and the Kyiv region. Meteorologists forecast the development of thunderstorm activity, which will last until the end of the day on June 14. The sky will be overcast, and short-term rains with thunderstorms will become the main weather characteristic of the day.
Possible consequences for urban infrastructure
The meteorological storm carries risks for the functioning of the city. Experts warn that difficult weather conditions may lead to complications in the operation of key areas of life support:
- Energy enterprises may face loads on the networks.
- Construction companies will be forced to suspend work at open sites.
- Utility services are preparing for possible system failures.
- Transport movement may be hindered due to reduced visibility and road surface conditions.
Weather in Ukraine: temperature regime
On a national scale, variable cloudiness is expected on June 14. During the day, throughout the territory of Ukraine, with the exception of the southeastern regions, short-term precipitation and local thunderstorms are forecast.
The temperature background in the country is non-uniform. In most regions, the air will warm up to 21–26°C during the day. However, in the west and northern regions, the thermometer columns will show lower values — from 18 to 23°C.