Weather on the Weekend: Meteorologist Warns of Rain and Wind Gusts

Over the next two days, frontal systems will be moving across Ukrainian territory against a background of low atmospheric pressure. Meteorologists forecast precipitation of varying intensity, strengthening wind flows, and gradual cooling, which will begin in the western part of the state.

According to hvylya.net: The weekend days in Ukraine are marked by unstable weather conditions due to the influence of cyclonic activity and atmospheric fronts. Meteorologist Igor Kibalchich warns of rain in most regions of the country.

Weather Conditions on Saturday, October 18

The western regions will experience light rain at night in places, and during the day, precipitation will cover the whole region. Wind flows will initially be from the south, later changing to the west at a speed of 5-10 m/s; in the mountainous areas of the Carpathians and Precarpathia, gusts of 15-20 m/s may occur. Night temperatures will fluctuate between +3...+8 °C, and daytime will reach +8...+13 °C. In the Carpathians, nighttime temperatures will drop to 0 °C, and during the day, +1…+6 °C is expected.

The northern regions will remain without significant precipitation at night, but in the morning and in the second half of the day, there will be short-term light rain. The prevailing southern wind will have a speed of 5-10 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will be +3...+8 °C, increasing to +11...+16 °C during daytime.

The central part of the country will receive light, and locally moderate precipitation during the day. The southern wind will blow at a speed of 7-12 m/s. Thermometers at night will show +4…+9 °C, during the day +11…+16 °C.

The southern territories will remain without significant precipitation at night; during the day, rain is expected in places, with significant intensity possible in southern Odesa region. The south-eastern and southern winds will strengthen to 7-12 m/s. Night temperatures will range from +6…+11 °C, daily +12…+17 °C. In Crimea, nighttime is expected to be 0…+5 °C, and during the day +10…+15 °C.

The eastern regions will remain dry at night, with short-term light rain possible during the day. The southern wind will blow at a speed of 5-10 m/s. Night temperatures will be +2…+7 °C, daytime +9…+14 °C.

Meteorological Conditions on Sunday, October 19

The western regions will experience light rain in places, with moderate precipitation in Polissya areas. The Carpathian region and Bukovina will mostly remain dry. The western and northwestern winds will intensify to 9-14 m/s, with gusts of 15-22 m/s possible in the morning and during the day. Temperatures will drop to -2…+3 °C at night, and from +2…+7 °C during the day. In Transcarpathia, daytime temperatures may reach +8…+10 °C.

The northern part of the state will receive rain, with locally significant amounts. At night, variable winds are expected, while during the day the wind will be from the west at a speed of 5-10 m/s. Night temperatures will be +3…+8 °C, daytime +5…+10 °C.

The central regions will be covered by moderate rains. The wind will be variable at night, and from the west at 7-12 m/s during the day. Thermometers will show +4…+9 °C at night and +8…+13 °C during the day.

The southern half of the country will experience significant precipitation at night, with the daytime period mostly dry, only the Azov region will remain under the influence of rainy weather. The northwestern wind will strengthen to 9-14 m/s, with gusts in places of 17-22 m/s. Night temperatures will range from +4…+9 °C, during the day +8…+13 °C.

The eastern regions will receive light rain during the night in places, with moderate rain during the day. At night, a southern wind is expected, changing to variable during the day, with a speed of 5-10 m/s. Night temperatures will be +3…+8 °C, daytime +8…+13 °C.

An extremely interesting weather situation is expected over the weekend, with cyclonic activity and atmospheric fronts reminding us that autumn is in full swing. Be prepared for rain and cooling, and don’t forget to take an umbrella!