Storm and forest fire warnings issued for large parts of Czechia

The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute has issued a storm warning for most of the country, with the exception of north Bohemia, for Friday afternoon and evening. There is a risk of very strong storms especially in the Vysočina, South Moravian, South Bohemian, Olomouc and Pardubice regions.

A forest fire warning also remains in force, with a high level of risk announced for many regions of the country, including Prague.