IMGW warns of strong winds, which in gusts may reach speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour. First and second degree alarms are in effect.
Forecasters from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMWM) issued first and second degree meteorological warnings on a three-point, ascending scale.
IMWM warnings of the second degree – strong wind
Second-degree strong wind warnings apply in the following provinces:
- Podlasiein the counties of Augustów, Grajewo, Mońki, Sejny, Sokółka, Suwałki and Suwalki;
- Warmia-Masuriain the following counties: Giżycko, Pisz, Węgorzewo, Ełk, Gołdap and Olecko.
Strong winds are forecast with an average speed of up to 55 kilometers per hour, with gusts of up to 100 km/h, from the west. The strongest gusts will occur until 8 p.m. The warnings will be valid until midnight.
First degree IMWM warnings – strong wind
Lower-level strong wind warnings apply to the province Podlaskieexcluding counties covered by higher level alarms.
Strong winds are forecast with an average speed of 35 to 50 km/h, with gusts of up to 85 km/h, from the west. Warnings will be valid until midnight.
What is the second degree IMWM meteorological warning?
A second-degree 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 the conduct of business. Expect disruptions in everyday functioning. Great caution is recommended, the need to track messages and the development of the weather situation. Follow all recommendations issued by the rescue services in the event of a threat. Adjust your plans to the weather conditions.
What is the first-degree IMWM meteorological warning?
First-degree warning predicts conditions conducive to the occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena that may cause material losses and threaten health and life. Conducting business in conditions of exposure to these factors is difficult and dangerous. Expect difficulties resulting from conducting activities in the area of the threat, including delays caused by traffic disruptions, disruptions in the course of outdoor events or the possibility of their cancellation. Caution is recommended, the need to follow messages and the development of the weather situation.
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