Hurricane Andrea expected to hit Czech Republic

Strong winds and heavy snow will hit the Czech Republic on Thursday. In some places, the storm, which meteorologists have dubbed Andrea, may develop hurricane strength with wind velocities of up to 126 kilometers per hour. A high alert has been issued for the Ústí region, in the north of the country. Winds in lower areas could reach a velocity of between 75 and 100 km per hour. Between 10 and 50 cm of fresh snow is expected in elevated areas. The windy weather has lead to traffic complications. Fallen trees are blocking roads in the Hradec Králové region. Police have shut down truck traffic at two border crossings.

Author: Sarah Borufka