The Genoese low Boris and the associated extremely heavy rainfall are the biggest weather threats in Poland today and in the coming days, but not the only ones. The forecast also shows storms and strong winds. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has extended the scope of the third-degree warnings. The second and first-degree IMGW alarms also remain in force in many places.
Forecasters from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) issued first, second and third degree warnings.
IMWM warnings of the third degree – heavy rainfall
The third, highest level warnings against heavy rainfall apply to the following provinces:
- Lower Silesiasouthern counties;
- Opoleexcept the northern counties;
- Silesian;
- Lesser Poland.
IMWM warnings of the third degree – heavy rain with thunderstorms
Third degree warnings due to heavy rainfall, which may be accompanied by thunderstorms, are in force in the following provinces:
- Świętokrzyskie;
- Masovianin the counties of Lipsk, Radom, RadomSzydłowiec, Przysucha, Białobrzegi, Kozienice:
- Lodzin the counties of Opoczno, Piotrków, Piotrkow TrybunalskiRadomsko;
- Lublinoutside the following counties: Biała Podlaska, Bielsko-BialaLukow.
IMWM warnings of the third degree – storms
The highest level warning for thunderstorms is in force in the province. Masovianin Ostrów County.
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IMWM warnings of the second degree – heavy rainfall
Second-degree warnings for heavy rainfall apply to the following provinces:
- Lower Silesiaexcept for counties covered by second-degree warnings;
- Opolenorthern counties;
- Greater PolandKępno district.
IMWM warnings of the second degree – heavy rain with thunderstorms
Second degree warnings due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have been issued for the following provinces:
- Subcarpathian;
- Lublin, counties: bialski, White PodlasieŁukowski;
- Lodzin the counties of Rawski, Tomaszów, and Łódź East, ŁódźBrzeziny, Zgierz, Pabianice, Łask, Bełchatów, Pajęczno;
- Masovianfor the Garwolin and Grójec counties.
IMWM warnings of the second degree – storms
Second degree storm warnings are in effect in the following provinces:
- Masovianin the following counties: Ostrołęka, OstrołękaMaków, Wyszków;
- Podlasiein the following counties: Łomża, Łomża, Zambrów, Wysokie Mazowieckie, Siemiatycze.
First degree IMWM warnings – heavy rainfall
First-degree warnings for heavy rainfall are in force in the following provinces:
- Lodzin the following counties: Poddębice, Sieradz, Wieruszów and Wieluń;
- Greater Polandin the counties of Ostrzeszów, Ostrów, Kalisz, Turek;
First degree IMWM warnings – heavy rain with thunderstorms
First degree warnings regarding heavy rainfall and storms apply to the following provinces:
- Lodzpoviats: Łowicz, Skierniewice, Skierniewice;
- Masovianthe central part of the voivodeship.
IMWM first degree warnings – storms
The lowest level warnings due to storms were issued for the following provinces:
- Masovianfor the Pułtusk district;
- Podlaskiefor the Bielsk and Hajnówka poviats.
First degree IMWM warnings – strong wind
IMGW also warns of strong winds. The lowest level warnings were announced in the following provinces:
- Lower Silesianin the following counties: Lwówek, Karkonosze, Jelenia GoraKamienna Góra, Wałbrzych, WalbrzychKłodzko, Ząbkowice, Dzierżoniów, Strzelin, Oława, Wrocław, WroclawOleśnica, Trzebnica, Milicz;
- Opole;
- Greater Polandin the counties of Kępno, Ostrzeszów, Ostrów, Kalisz, Kalisz;
- Lodzin the counties of Sieradz, Wieruszów, Wieluń.
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What are third-degree IMWM warnings?
The occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena is predicted to cause very large damage or damage of catastrophic proportions and a threat to life. Dangerous meteorological phenomena or the effects of their occurrence will make it impossible to conduct business. Be prepared for significant disruptions in everyday functioning. The highest caution is recommended, the need to frequently monitor 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 are second-degree IMWM warnings?
Dangerous meteorological phenomena are expected to occur, causing significant material losses and posing a threat to health and life. Dangerous phenomena or the effects of their occurrence significantly limit business activities. Expect disruptions in everyday functioning. Great caution is recommended, as well as the need to track messages and the development of the weather situation. Follow all recommendations issued by the rescue services in a threat situation. Adjust your plans to the weather conditions.
What are the first level IMWM warnings?
Conditions are predicted to be 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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