At the seaside on Saturday evening, winds gust up to 80 kilometers per hour, and locally up to 95 km/h. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management warns against strong gusts. The alerts will remain in force overnight and almost throughout Sunday.
Forecasters from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) issued first-degree meteorological warnings.
IMWM alerts – strong wind
First degree warnings against strong winds apply in the following voivodeships:
– West Pomeranian Voivodeshipin the following counties: Świnoujście, Kamieński, Gryfice, Kołobrzeg, Koszalin, Koszalin, Sławieński;
– Pomeranianin the following counties: Słupsk, Słupsk, Lębork, Wejherowo, Puck.
As reported by IMWM after 8 p.m., “wind gusts of up to 70 km/h are recorded in the coastal area, however, from time to time, when passing areas of light rainfall, gusts reach speeds of 80 km/h, and locally 90-95 km/h. In the coming hours No major changes in the weather situation are forecast. It blows from the southwest and west.
Alerts will be valid until 18 on Sunday.
Current IMWM meteorological warningsIMWM
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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