High Fire Hazard Alert Issued for Armenia: Weather Forecast for August 18-23
A high fire danger alert has been issued for Yerevan and several regions of Armenia from August 18 to 23. The national Hydrometeorology Center has released the weather forecast for the next 5 days across the country.
Special weather conditions are expected across Armenia, particularly in the capital city of Yerevan, over the next 5 days. The national Hydrometeorology Center has released updated data regarding rising temperatures and potential fire hazards.
Fire Hazard and Temperature Trends
A high risk of wildfires will persist from August 18 to 23 in the capital, the Ararat Valley, and the foothills of several regions. These high-risk areas include:
- Aragatsotn region,
- Kotayk region,
- Vayots Dzor.
Regarding temperature changes, during the daytime on August 18, the southern region of Syunik will experience a warming of 3 to 4 degrees. Meanwhile, temperatures in the northern regions of Lori and Tavush are expected to spike by 5 to 8 degrees.
Wind and Precipitation Forecast
For residents of Yerevan, no rain is expected during the daytime on August 18, nor from August 19 to 23. From August 21 through 23, dry weather with no precipitation will settle across the entire Republic.
On the other hand, in isolated parts of the country, short thunderstorms are likely on the evening of August 18, as well as during the night and evening hours of August 19 and 20. Wind currents will blow from the east and southeast at speeds of 4 to 7 m/s. However, according to information provided by hetq.am, "during thunderstorms, wind intensification of 17-20m/sec is expected."
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