The data center urged drivers in the capital to be careful on Friday because of the wind.

Drivers in Moscow should be careful on the roads on Friday due to the predicted deterioration of the weather. This was announced by the press service of the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development of the capital, with reference to the Traffic Management Center (TSODD) on Thursday, March 13.

"According to weather forecasts, rain and strong winds are expected in Moscow tomorrow. We ask drivers: do not leave cars and do not stand by themselves near trees and shaky structures; observe the speed limit and distance," the Moscow City News agency quotes the message.

In addition, motorists were advised not to make sudden maneuvers, not to be distracted by the phone while driving.

Danger is near: on March 14, a nine-point storm will hit Moscow

Wind gusts are expected to reach 18-23 m/s.

Evgeny Tishkovets, a leading specialist at the Phobos weather center, warned Muscovites about a nine-point storm expected on Friday, March 14. He added that wind gusts will reach 18-23 m/s in the middle of the day. 360.ru .

In turn, Alexander Ilyin, a forecaster at the Meteo forecasting center, warned in an interview with the website aif.ru On Friday, citizens expect a sharp drop in temperature from +14 degrees during the day to sub-zero temperatures at night.