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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 23, 2026Miami-Dade

Powerful cyclone causes two deaths and widespread power outages in Latvia and Lithuania

A severe storm system brought heavy rain and high winds to the Baltic region over the weekend, resulting in two fatalities and leaving approximately 500,000 residents without electricity.

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Why It Matters

The storm caused significant infrastructure damage and loss of life across Latvia and Lithuania, impacting power access for half a million people.

Key Facts

  • Two people died as a result of the storm.
  • Approximately 500,000 people lost electricity.
  • The storm affected both Latvia and Lithuania.
  • The weather event was identified as a powerful cyclone.
  • The storm occurred between Saturday and Sunday morning.

Who's Mentioned

other107,8“Wind speed in km/h”locationJelgava“City in Latvia where a building collapse occurred”other67“Wind speed in mph”locationLithuania“Country affected by the storm.”organizationLatvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre“Government agency providing meteorological data”locationLatvia“Country affected by the storm.”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event.”locationRiga“Capital of Latvia, site of high wind speeds”personAndris Viksna“Representative of the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre”