Squally winds and hail showers will hit the Krasnoyarsk Territory

Forecasters warned residents of the Krasnoyarsk Territory about heavy rains with thunderstorms, hail and wind with squally increases up to 20 m/s. A storm warning has been issued for Monday, May 19th. This is reported by KrasnoyarskMedia news agency with reference to the Central Siberian Federal State Budgetary Institution for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring.

On this day, light rains will occur in the capital of the region, Krasnoyarsk, a northerly wind is forecast with a speed of up to 9 m/s, and the air will warm up to +19 degrees.

The rescue department recommends not working on tall buildings and structures in strong winds, and avoiding billboards, buildings under construction and under repair on the street. Power lines should be avoided, broken wires should be avoided, and cars should be parked away from trees and weakly reinforced structures.

Earlier, forecasters warned residents of the Eastern Administrative District about adverse weather events. Thunderstorms and strong winds with gusts up to 17 m/s are expected in the afternoon and evening on Monday, May 19. Emergencies related to power line damage, utility accidents, partial tree felling and damage to poorly reinforced advertising structures are not excluded, which will inevitably lead to traffic jams.