Today, February 21, a strong wind will cover the entire territory of Ukraine. Gusts in places will reach 25 meters per second. Therefore, you need to be as careful as possible and follow a number of rules.
On Tuesday, the atmospheric front will pass. Therefore, the wind will increase throughout the territory of our state, Channel 24 told Ukrhydrometcentre forecaster Natalia Ptuha.
Ukrainians are warned about strong winds
Atmospheric front will come from the northwest and be accompanied by precipitation. In the meantime, wind gusts can reach 17 – 22 meters per second.
In the western areas, even in some places 25 meters per second. That is, a rather active atmospheric front, active processes will occur, respectively, the wind will be felt, so you need to be careful and careful, Ptukha emphasized.
Safety rules during wind
Because due to strong wind, rescuers set I (yellow) level of danger. People are advised to adhere to a number of rules. In particular:
- try not to walk under spreading trees, near construction sites;
- stay away from billboards and power lines, because gusts of wind can damage them;
- do not leave vehicles under trees, billboards, power poles;
- tightly close windows, doors, attics in houses;
- remove items from balconies, loggias that are loose and may fall into the street.
