Forecast predicts red weather conditions in 4 Belarusian regions
In a significant weather event, Belarus is bracing for a series of adverse conditions on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The Belarusian Hydrometeorological Service (Belhydromet) has issued a red alert for four out of six regions, including Vitebsk, Grodno, Brest, and Minsk, due to a powerful thunderstorm front approaching the country.
The operational forecast indicates that although the situation is expected to calm down, it will not be without adverse weather conditions. The expected weather for Belarus on July 16 includes patchy rain and isolated thunderstorms in various parts of the country.
Cities like Navapolatsk, Byaroza, and Salihorsk are expected to experience patchy rain nearby, while Dubrowna might witness moderate or heavy rain with thunder. Baranovichi, on the other hand, is forecasted to experience isolated thunderstorms and broken clouds, with temperatures around 67°F (about 19.5°C) and mostly cloudy conditions.
Wind speeds in several regions are moderate, generally between 6 to 15 km/h, mostly from the west or northwest. However, on Wednesday, July 16, thunderstorms are expected over most of the country, with heavy rain and gusty winds with speeds of 15-20 m/s in places. Additional adverse weather conditions expected include heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds with speeds of 15-18 m/s.
In Minsk, the capital city, the thunderstorm front hit at the time of the warning, causing significant traffic disruptions. Some drivers in the southeastern part of Minsk are currently stuck in 10-mile traffic jams. "Minsktrans" has warned of the suspension of bus and trolleybus services on dozens of routes due to the traffic jams.
The severe weather warning was issued by Belhydromet on Tuesday, July 15, at 15:01, and is in effect from 14:30 until at least 18:00 on July 15. It is important for residents to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this weather event.
Despite the severe weather in Belarus, neighboring Ukraine faces thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds on the same day. However, no major heatwave or extreme weather warnings are noted specifically for Belarus on this date.
[1] Belhydromet forecast for July 16, 2025. [2] Weather forecast for Ukraine on July 16, 2025. [3] Belhydromet forecast for Baranovichi on July 16, 2025.
What is the weather forecast for the rest of the day in Belarus on July 16, 2025, as per Belhydromet? The weather is expected to improve to some extent, but it will still include patchy rain, isolated thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds in various parts of the country, particularly in Minsk, where a red alert was issued due to a powerful thunderstorm front approaching.
