Low winds with a maximum of 4 Beaufort were blowing in the area of Varybobi when the devastating fire broke out and during the following hours.
In fact, the highest average wind intensities in the area were initially recorded between 10 and 1 at noon, before the outbreak of the fire, with the average wind intensity reaching 4 Beaufort.
At the time of the fire, between 1 and 2 in the afternoon, the average wind intensity was 3 to 4 Beaufort, while from 2 and until 4 in the afternoon, when the fire was in progress, the average wind intensity did not exceed 3 Beaufort, with gusts occasionally reaching 5-6 Beaufort.
It is noted that the winds in the area were strengthened after 17:00 and until about 19:00 with gusts reaching 6 Beaufort.
As the EMY observations in Tatoi show, the average intensities did not exceed 4 Beaufort.
The evolution of the winds - Strengthening from Wednesday afternoon
In the relevant video with the help of the memo you can follow the evolution of the turn and the strengthening of the winds mainly in the South Evian with NE winds.
The local winds were an aggravating factor due to the phenomenon, but by late afternoon the winds weakened and no strengthening is expected during the night. However, the extinguishing work should be completed as again tomorrow there will be a similar strengthening of the winds in the midday and early afternoon hours.
