Rescuers warned of wind up to 23 m / s in Moscow

This is stated on the website of the department.

“According to Roshydromet, the atmospheric front passed through Moscow to the south. According to weather forecasts, on August 9, 2019, rain is expected, in some areas there is a thunderstorm, wind 7-12 m / s, gusts in places up to 18-23 m / s, ”the statement said.

Previously, weather forecasters announced the "orange" level of weather danger in Moscow and the Moscow region until Friday evening, August 9.

URA.RU also talked about the weather in the Kurgan region in August.