IMWM warns against dangerous weather. Level 2 and 1 alerts are in effect for some areas. Check where warnings have been issued.
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued meteorological warnings.
IMWM alerts of the second degree – strong wind
On Friday, IMWM issued orange alerts for strong winds. It will be dangerous in the following voivodeships:
– Silesianin the following counties: Cieszyn, Bielsko, Bielsko-BialaŻywiec;
– Lesser Polandin the following counties: Wadowice, Myślenice, Sucha, Limanowa, Nowy Sącz, Nowy SączGorlice, Nowy Targ, Tatra;
– Podkarpackiein the following counties: Jasło, Krosno, loomSanok, Lesko, Bieszczady.
Strong southerly winds with an average speed of up to 35-45 kilometers per hour are forecast, with gusts up to 90 km/h, locally up to 100 km/h.
The alerts will go into effect at 10 on Friday and will expire at 8 on Saturday.
IMWM alerts of the first degree – strong wind
Lower level warnings also apply. They were issued in the following voivodeships:
– West Pomeranian Voivodeshipin counties: ŚwinoujścieKamieński, Gryfice, Kołobrzeg, Koszalin, Koszalin, Sławieński;
– Pomeranianin the following counties: Słupsk, Słupsk, Lębork, Wejherowo, Puck, Gdynia, Gdańsk, Sopot, Kartuzy, Gdańsk, Nowy Dwór;
– Warmian-Masurian Voivodeshipin the following counties: Elbląg, Elbląg, Braniewo.
Strong winds with an average speed of up to 40-60 km/h, gusts up to 70 km/h, and up to 85 km/h over the sea, from the east, are forecast.
It is likely that the warning level will be increased in some places.
The warnings will be valid from 12 on Friday until 12 on Saturday.
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IMWM threat forecast for Saturday
The next day there will be dangerously strong winds in the north of the country. The following voivodeships may be subject to the lowest level warnings: Pomeranian (counties: Słupsk, Słupsk, Lębork, Wejherowo, Puck, Kartuzy, Nowy Dwór, Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia), Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship (except for the following poviats: Nowe Miasto, Działdowo, Nidzica, Szczytno) i Podlasie (counties: Suwałki, Suwałki, Sejny, Augustów, Sokółka, Moniecki, Grajewo, Kolno).
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What is the second degree IMWM meteorological warning?
According to IMWM, the first 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 the IMWM first degree meteorological 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.
What is the IMWM threat forecast?
The threat forecast is indicative weather forecastused to provide early information to the public about the possibility of a dangerous meteorological phenomenon.
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