IMGW has issued alerts against freezing precipitation. In the morning, first degree warnings are still in effect in six provinces, and black ice may be deposited on pavements and roads. Slippery surfaces and strong winds may also accompany us in the following days.
The weather forecasters of the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first degree warnings. In addition, there is also a threat forecast for the next few days.
IMGW alerts – freezing precipitation
First degree IMGW alerts against freezing precipitation apply in the following voivodeships:
– mazowieckiein the counties of Płock, Płock and Gostynin;
– Lodzin the counties of Kutno and Łęczyca;
– Kuyavian-Pomeranianin the poviats: Włocławek, WloclawekRadziejowski;
– Greater Polandin the belt of central poviats;
– Lubuszeverywhere except northern counties;
– Lower Silesiain the districts of: Zgorzelec, Bolesławiec, Legnica, LegnicaPolkowice, Głogów, Górowski, Lubin, Wołowski, Trzebnica, Milicz, Kłodzko, WałbrzychWałbrzych, Kamienna Góra, Jelenia Gora and Karkonosze.
In these areas, there are and in places will continue to be weak freezing rain or drizzle causing black ice, forecasters warn.
Alerts will expire at 7.30am on Saturday.
IMGW threat forecast for Saturday
On Saturday during the day we can expect to issue further IMGW alerts. Freezing precipitation warnings may appear in the following provinces:
– Lubuskiein the northern regions;
– Greater Polandin the counties: Złotów, Piła, Chodzież, Czarnków-Trzcianecki, Międzychód;
– warmińsko-mazurskiein the following poviats: Braniewo, Elbląg, Elbląg;
– Pomeranianin northern and western poviats;
In addition, icing may occur. Alarms before it are forecast for the province. of Lodz and eastern counties of the province Greater Poland.
Threat Forecast for Sunday
Some roads could still be dangerously slippery on Sunday. Freezing precipitation is forecast in the central poviats of the voivodships Lubuskie and Greater Poland.
Stronger gusts of wind are also expected. The danger will be felt by the inhabitants of the coastal districts of the voivodeships West Pomeranian and Pomeranian.
Threat forecast for Monday
The beginning of next week will also bring strong gusts of wind. Warnings against them may be issued in coastal districts of voivodeships West Pomeranian and Pomeranian.
What is the first degree IMGW meteorological warning
The first degree warning provides for conditions conducive to the occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena that may cause material damage and threat to health and life. Running a business in conditions of exposure to these factors is difficult and dangerous. Expect difficulties resulting from carrying out activities in the area of threat, including delays caused by traffic obstructions, disruptions in the course of outdoor events or the possibility of their cancellation. Caution recommended, the need to follow messages and weather developments.
What is a threat forecast
According to the IMGW definition, the threat forecast is indicative weather forecastserving to inform the public early about the possibility of a dangerous meteorological phenomenon.
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