Description of the website meteo.lt
The website meteo.lt is the official resource of the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service.
Main theme of the site
The site is dedicated to providing up-to-date and reliable information about the weather in Lithuania and its regions. It is the central source of weather data, forecasts and warnings for residents, tourists and weather professionals.
Key sections and functions of the site
- Weather Forecast:Daily, short-term and medium-term forecasts including temperature, wind speed and direction, precipitation, visibility and other parameters.
- Current conditions: Real-time mode showing the current weather for different points in Lithuania, including data from automatic stations.
- Meteorological maps: Interactive maps displaying the distribution of atmospheric pressure, temperature, precipitation, wind, cloudiness and other weather parameters.
- Radar and satellite imagery: Dynamic maps with radar data and satellite imagery to track cloud movement and precipitation.
- Warnings and Alerts: Information about weather hazards - storms, showers, frost, strong winds, thunderstorms and other dangerous phenomena.
- Information about water bodies: Condition of rivers, lakes and reservoirs, including water level and flow speed.
- Specialist commentary: Analytical materials from meteorologists explaining complex weather phenomena and processes.
- Calendar and events: Information about competitions, initiatives and events related to climate and weather, for example, Lithuania's participation in international WMO (World Meteorological Organization) projects.
Additional information
Site supports:
- Mobile adaptation for use on smartphones and tablets.
- Regular data updates - every few minutes.
- Subscribe to the newsletter and alerts.
- The interface is in Lithuanian, and also partially in Russian and English.
Target audience
The site is intended for a wide audience:
- Citizens of Lithuania planning leisure, travel or work outside.
- Agricultural enterprises for which precipitation and temperature forecasts are important.
- Transport companies, aviation, shipping - to ensure traffic safety.
- Scientific institutions and environmental organizations studying climate change.
- Journalists and bloggers who use data for analytics and publications.
Site Features
meteo.lt is not just a weather forecast. It is a comprehensive monitoring and warning systemintegrated with international meteorological standards. The site uses modern numerical forecasting models, data from satellites and ground stations, making it one of the most reliable sources in the region.
Important: Despite the high accuracy, the site warns about possible inaccuracy of data due to rapid changes in weather conditions, therefore it is recommended to check official forecasts on the website of the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service.