St. Petersburg is bracing for a weekend of contrasting weather conditions, with heavy rain and thunderstorms predicted for Saturday, followed by a return to drier and warmer weather on Sunday. Residents should prepare for potentially hazardous weather on Saturday, as a “yellow” level of danger alert has been issued.

Saturday will bring significant rainfall to the city. Initially, short-term showers are expected, but by midday, some areas will experience heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms. The wind will pick up from the west, reaching speeds of 7-12 m/s. Temperatures will remain slightly below +20 degrees Celsius.

By Sunday, the weather is expected to improve significantly. Umbrellas will no longer be necessary as the rain subsides. The wind will persist, continuing to blow from the west at speeds of 10-15 m/s. The start of summer will be greeted with daytime temperatures ranging from +15 to +17 degrees Celsius.