Saint Petersburg Warns of Yellow-Level Weather Danger
On August 19, a 'yellow' weather danger level will be declared in the territory of Saint Petersburg due to thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds up to 15 meters per second.
Consensus
- A yellow level of weather danger was declared for Saint Petersburg on August 19.
- The weather danger is due to thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds.
- Wind gusts may reach up to 15 meters per second during thunderstorms.
- Residents were advised to be cautious and avoid risky areas such as advertising structures, unstable buildings, and old trees.
- Heavy rain is expected from the evening of August 18 to the morning of August 20.
- The warning was issued by the press service of Smolny.
- The weather is expected to improve by the morning of August 20.
Points of divergence
- The yellow weather danger warning is in effect from midnight to 21:00 due to thunderstorms, and from 01:00 to 23:00 due to wind. — gazeta_spb
- Thunderstorms are expected from midnight to 21:00 on August 19, and heavy rain from 22:00 on August 18 to 9:00 on August 20. — fontanka
- The Water Supply and Sewerage Company recommends that property owners of basements and ground floors check sealing and drainage devices and install cutoff devices to prevent flooding. — fontanka
- The Water Supply and Sewerage Company estimates that up to one-third of the monthly rainfall norm (20–30 mm, up to 50 mm locally) may fall in the city the next day. — fontanka
Coverage (2 sources)
- On Wednesday, St. Petersburg expects a 'yellow' level of danger due to thunderstorms and wind - Gazeta SPS RU - news from St. Petersburg — Gazeta.SPb
- Weather prepares St. Petersburg residents for tests. Yellow danger level declared in the city — Фонтанка