IMWM issued first and second degree warnings against strong winds. There may be gusts of up to 100 kilometers per hour over the sea. Yellow alerts for heavy rain are also in force.
Forecasters from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued second- and first-degree meteorological warnings.
IMWM alerts of the second degree – strong wind
Second-degree strong wind alerts, marked in orange, are in force in the voivodeship Pomeranian in the following counties: Puck, GdańskGdynia, Sopot.
Strong winds are forecast, initially blowing at an average speed of 40-60 kilometers per hour, with gusts of up to 70 km/h. At the seaside it will accelerate to 85 km/h, in the evening and at night it will reach 45 to 65 km/h, with gusts up to 100 km/h. In the morning the wind will start to die down.
The warnings will be valid until 12 noon on Saturday.
IMWM alerts of the first degree – strong wind
Level one alerts for strong winds have been issued in the province Pomeranianin the following counties: Lębork, Wejherowo, Kartuzy, Gdańsk, Nowy Dwór.
Winds are forecast to reach an average speed of 40-60 km/h, with gusts of up to 70 km/h. Winds up to 85 km/h over the sea.
The alarms will be in force until 12 on Saturday.
First degree IMWM alerts – heavy rainfall
IMWM also warns about heavy rain. Warnings about this weather threat were issued in the following voivodeships:
– Pomeranianin the following counties: Słupsk, SłupskPuck, Gdańsk, GdyniaSopot, Lębork, Kartuzy, Wejherowo, Gdańsk, Nowy Dwór
– West Pomeranian Voivodeshipin the following counties: Sławno, Koszalin, KoszalinBiałogard, Kołobrzeg, Gryfice, Goleniów, Kamieński, Police, Świnoujście, Szczecin.
Moderate rainfall of up to 30 liters of water per square meter is forecast.
Alerts will be valid until 10 on Saturday.
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.
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