IMWM issued first and second degree alerts. Forecasters warn of strong winds, which may reach speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour.
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first and second degree warnings on a three-degree, increasing scale against strong winds.
Second degree IMWM warnings – strong wind
Orange alerts have been issued for the following voivodeships:
In these areas, strong winds with an average speed of up to 50 km/h and gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected from the west and north-west. The warnings will be in force until midnight on Saturday.
First degree IMWM warnings – strong wind
The lowest, first degree warnings apply to the following voivodeships:
- West Pomeranian Voivodeshipin counties: ŚwinoujścieKamieński, Gryfice, Kołobrzeg, Koszalin, Koszalin;
- Pomeranian except for some counties in the southwest of the region;
- Podlasiein the following counties: Białystok, BiałystokSokółka, Augustów, Sejny, Suwałki, SuwałkiGrajewo, Kolno, Łomża, Łomża;
- Warmian-Masurian Voivodeshipexcept for the following counties: Nidzica, Nowe Miasto and Działdowo.
In these regions, strong winds with an average speed of up to 40 km/h and gusts of up to 75 km/h are expected from the west. Alarms in Pomerania and Western Pomerania will be valid until 10 p.m. on Friday.
In other regions, dangerous weather is expected from 9 a.m. on Friday to 3 a.m. on Saturday, though IMWM reserves the right to extend the validity of alarms.
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What is the second degree IMWM warning?
The second level warning predicts the occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena 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 is a first-degree IMWM warning?
The first level warning provides for conditions conducive to 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.
Wind speed and force – how we define themAdam Ziemienowicz, Maciej Zieliński/PAP
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