Warnings from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management against strong winds apply to a large area of Poland. Over the sea, gusts of up to almost 100 kilometers per hour may occur. It will be dangerous until Tuesday morning.
Forecasters from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued second- and first-degree meteorological warnings on a three-degree, increasing scale.
Second degree IMWM warnings – strong wind
Orange alerts apply in the following voivodeships:
Strong winds with an average speed of up to 65 kilometers per hour, with gusts of up to 95 km/h, from the north-west are forecast.
The warnings will be valid until 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
IMWM first degree warnings – strong wind
Lower level warnings are in force over a much larger area. Applies to voivodeships:
- West Pomeranian Voivodeshipcounties: Białogard, Świdnica, Szczecinek, Drawsko, Wałecki;
- Pomeranianoutside counties covered by orange alerts;
- Warmian-Masurian Voivodeshipoutside eastern counties;
- Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship;
- Greater Polandcounties: Złotów, Piła, Chodzież, Wągrowiec, Gniezno, Słupca, Konin, KoninKolo, Turkish;
- Łódźpoviats: Poddębice, Łęczyca, Kutno, Zgierz, Łowicz, Brzeziny, Skierniewice, Skierniewice, Rawa;
- Masovian Voivodeship;
- Lublin Province.
In these places, the wind is expected to blow at an average speed of up to 50 km/h, with gusts of up to 80 km/h, from the west and north-west.
The warnings will expire at 9 on Tuesday.
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First degree IMWM warnings – snowmelt
IMWM it also warns against thaws. Yellow alerts have been issued for the following voivodeships:
- Lower Silesiacounties: Karkonosze, Jelenia GóraKamienna Góra, Wałbrzych, WałbrzychKłodzko;
- Silesiancounties: Cieszyn, Bielsko, Żywiec;
- Lesser Polandcounties: Nowy Targ, Tatra, Nowy Sącz, Gorlice.
An increase in air temperature is forecast, causing thaw and melting of the snow cover, especially up to an altitude of approximately 1,200 meters above sea level. Minimum temperature from 0 to 3 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature from 3 to 5 degrees C. Total rainfall from 10-20 l/sq m. Wind with average speed from 40 km/h to 55 km/h, with gusts up to 90 km/h, from the west.
The warnings will be in force until 18 on Tuesday.
Safety rules during a stormRCB
What are IMWM second degree warnings?
Dangerous meteorological phenomena are expected to occur, causing significant material losses and a threat to health and life. Dangerous phenomena or the effects of their occurrence significantly limit business activity. Expect disruptions to your daily functioning. Great caution is recommended, it is necessary to monitor the weather forecasts and developments. Follow all recommendations issued by emergency services in the event of an emergency. Adjust your plans to weather conditions.
What are IMWM first degree warnings?
Conditions are expected to favor the occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena that may cause material losses and pose a threat to health and life. Conducting business in conditions of exposure to these factors is difficult and dangerous. Expect difficulties resulting from carrying out activities in the hazardous area, including delays caused by traffic disruptions, disruptions to outdoor events or the possibility of their cancellation. Caution is recommended, the need to follow messages and developments in the weather situation.
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