On April 24, there was a frost in Kyiv, and today there was hail – video
The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center has issued a warning of ground frosts of 0–2°C in Kyiv on the night of April 24, which corresponds to the first danger level. Forecasters emphasize that such weather conditions could damage early-blooming fruit trees.
The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center reports on the projected losses of the apricot and peach harvests due to abnormal cold weather,
Tomorrow, the capital is expected to have cloudy weather with some sunny intervals and no precipitation, accompanied by a northwesterly wind of 7–12 m/s. The air temperature at night will be 1-3°C, and during the day — 10-12°C. Due to the spring cold snap, apricot crop losses could reach 40-60%, and peach losses — 30-50%, leading to shortages and rising prices. The central and southern regions, where orchards bloom earliest, have been hit hardest. Weather forecasters had previously warned of dangerous and extreme weather events in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, today, April 23, hail fell in the capital.
The weather in Ukraine on Friday, April 24, will be far from typical for spring. Forecasters advise against rushing to switch to lighter clothing and urge people to exercise extra caution outdoors due to strong winds and nighttime frosts.
After a cold winter, Ukrainians are looking forward to spring warmth, but April will bring not only sunshine but also weather "swings."
