Preliminary meteorological data indicate that the recent storm generated wind speeds classified as catastrophic, with the most intense gusts reported along the coast. The severe weather event caused significant damage, including the uprooting of trees and structural damage to roofs in areas such as Ventspils. The strongest wind gusts were recorded across multiple Lithuanian locations.
At Nida, the coastal area experienced gusts reaching 33 m/s, while the port of Klaipėda reported speeds up to 32 m/s. Other regions sustained powerful winds, including Šilutė and Ukmergė, which registered gusts of 28 m/s. The impact of the storm was widespread.
In Kaunas and Kybartas (Vilkaviškio district), wind speeds reached up to 26 m/s, a similar level reported at the meteorological station in Klaipėda. Further inland, Panevėžys, Rokiškis, and Šumskas (Vilniaus district) recorded gusts up to 25 m/s. Lesser, but still substantial, speeds of 24 m/s were noted in Lazdijai and Dūkštas (Ignalinos district) and Šventoji.
In areas such as Nida, Vėžaičiai (Klaipėda district), Tauragė, Marijampolė, and Dotnuva (Kėdainiai district), gusts were measured at up to 23 m/s. Meteorologists have advised the public regarding the residual risks associated with the powerful wind patterns generated by the system. The documented data confirms the severity of the wind impact across the Lithuanian coastline and interior regions.
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