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Estonia Braces for -17C Freeze With Upgraded National Alert System
Estonia's Environmental Agency has deployed a more geographically precise weather warning system capable of issuing alerts up to four days in advance as the country confronts a severe cold snap with heavy snow, blizzards, and powerful winds.
- —Estonia is experiencing a prolonged period of severe cold, with temperatures expected to drop as low as -17 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
- —The weather forecast for Friday includes cloudy conditions with clear spells, scattered light snow, and north-easterly to easterly winds reaching up to 16 m/s on the coast.
- —Saturday is predicted to bring continued snow and blizzards in many areas, with winds shifting to north-easterly and northerly, and temperatures ranging from -8 to -15 degrees Celsius overnight.
- —By Sunday, variable cloudiness is expected, with some snow possible in Eastern and Southern Estonia, and temperatures ranging from -10 to -17 degrees Celsius overnight, moderating slightly during the day.
- —The Environmental Agency has updated its weather warning service to provide more proactive and geographically precise information on hazardous weather conditions, allowing for up to four days of advance warning.
Recap
The deployment of an advanced weather warning system during a severe cold snap marks a strategic shift in Estonia's approach to public safety. By moving from a generalized, county-level alert model to a geographically targeted, multi-day forecast system, authorities aim to combat 'warning fatigue' and improve national resilience against extreme weather events. This upgrade is a direct response to the need for more actionable intelligence to protect infrastructure and prevent loss.
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