IMWM issued first and second degree alerts. Forecasters warn of strong winds, which may gust up to 100 kilometers per hour. There are also warnings for heavy rain. Check where the weather will be dangerous.
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first and second degree meteorological warnings.
IMWM alerts of the second degree – strong wind
Second-degree strong wind alerts apply in the following voivodeships:
– Pomeranianin counties located in the eastern part of the region;
– Warmian-Masurian Voivodeshipin western counties;
– Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeshipin north-eastern counties.
Strong winds are expected, blowing at an average speed of up to 50 kilometers per hour, with gusts of up to 70-90 km/h. Locally, there may be wind up to 100 km/h from the south and west. The alarms will be valid until 8 a.m. on Saturday.
First degree IMWM alerts – heavy rainfall
IMWM it also warns against heavy rainfall. Warnings about downpours were issued in the following voivodeships:
– Pomeranianin counties located in the eastern part of the region;
– Warmian-Masurian Voivodeshipin counties located in the western part of the voivodeship.
Moderate or heavy rainfall of 30-40 liters of water per square meter is forecast. The warnings will be in force until 10 a.m. on Saturday.
What is the second degree IMWM meteorological warning?
The second 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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