The cyclonic activity and frequency of dangerous weather phenomena over the territory of Belarus

Abstract

In recent decades in the world, and in the Republic of Belarus in particular, the question of the impact of weather conditions on the development of sectors of the economy and life of the population has become acute. The sudden changes in weather conditions can lead to adverse and dangerous weather phenomena that cause significant damage to the country’s economy. This paper examines the frequency of dangerous weather phenomena in cyclones of different trajectories that moved through the territory of the Republic of Belarus during the period of 1995–2015. It is identified that southern and western cyclones caused dangerous weather events over the territory of Belarus. The interannual and seasonal frequency of cyclones causing dangerous weather phenomena in Belarus was analyzed. It is shown that the largest number of southern and western cyclones was characteristic mainly for the summer period, as well as the transitional seasons of the year, therefore the dangerous weather phenomena were associated mainly with the development of severe convection on atmospheric fronts. Such phenomena as very heavy rain, snowfall and wind had the highest frequency in cyclones, as in southern as western trajectories. The share of strong sticking of wet snow and large hail were isolated cases and these phenomena were recorded locally over the territory of country. 

Author Biographies

Katsiaryna M. Sumak, Belhydromet, 110 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220114, Belarus

leading weather forecaster at the department of short-term weather forecasts, adverse and dangerous phe nomena, weather forecasting service

Inna G. Semenova, Odessa State Environmental University, 15 Lvivska Street, Odessa 65016, Ukraine

doctor of science (geography); professor at the department of agrometeorology and agroecology, Hydrometeorological Institute

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Published
2019-11-25
Keywords: cyclonic circulation, trajectories of cyclones, dangerous weather phenomena
How to Cite
Sumak, K. M., & Semenova, I. G. (2019). The cyclonic activity and frequency of dangerous weather phenomena over the territory of Belarus. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Geography and Geology, 2, 79-93. https://doi.org/10.33581/2521-6740-2019-2-79-93