On the night of Friday, July 10th, and through the weekend in Moscow
On the night of Friday, July 10th, and through the weekend in Moscow, rain, thunderstorms locally, and strong winds with gusts up to 15-20 m/s are expected. Weather conditions may affect flight safety: thunderstorms, heavy precipitation, and strong winds could limit takeoff and landing conditions.
Consensus
- The Ministry of Transport of Russia warned about possible changes in flight schedules and cancellations in the Moscow region due to severe weather.
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds with gusts up to 15–20 m/s are expected during the night of July 10 and through the weekend.
- Weather conditions may affect flight safety by limiting takeoff and landing capabilities.
- Passengers are advised to monitor online displays and chatbots at airports and airlines for real-time updates.
- Additional personnel will be deployed at airports to handle flights and passengers in an intensified operational mode.
- Road traffic may be significantly hindered due to heavy rainfall.
Points of divergence
- A tornado is possible in the Moscow region on July 10, according to forecasts. — vm
- According to Mikhail Leus from the 'Fobos' center, up to a quarter to a full month's worth of precipitation may fall in Moscow on Friday. — kommerant
- Moscow city services have been placed on heightened readiness, with emergency repair teams on round-the-clock duty and water pumping equipment deployed in areas prone to flooding. — m24
Coverage (4 sources)
- Ministry of Transport warns of possible flight cancellations in Moscow due to rain and thunderstorms — Вечерняя Москва
- Ministry of Transport warns of possible flight cancellations from Moscow due to bad weather — Коммерсантъ
- Ministry of Transport warns of possible flight cancellations due to weather in Moscow — Вести
- Ministry of Transport Allows Changes to Flight Schedules Due to Weather Conditions in Moscow — Москва 24