IMWM issued first and second degree alerts. Forecasters warn against freezing precipitation causing black ice. Warnings against dense fog and snowmelt are also in force.
Forecasters from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first- and second-degree meteorological warnings on a three-level, increasing scale.
Second degree IMWM warnings – freezing precipitation
Orange alerts for freezing precipitation have been issued for the province Podkarpackiecounties: Bieszczady, Lesko, Sanok, Krosno.
Light freezing drizzle and black ice are forecast in these regions. The warnings will be in force from 10 a.m. on Friday until 10 a.m. on Saturday.
IMWM first degree warnings – freezing precipitation
First level alerts against dangerous road conditions apply in the following voivodeships:
- Lesser Polandin the following counties: Dąbrowa, Tarnów, TarnówBrzesko, Gorlice, Nowy Sącz, Nowy Sącz;
- Podkarpackieexcept for counties covered by orange alerts;
- Lublin Provinceoutside the extreme northern counties;
- Świętokrzyskieexcept for the extreme western counties;
- Masovian Voivodeshipin southern counties.
Periods of light freezing drizzle, causing black ice, are forecast. The alarms will expire at 9 on Saturday.
First degree IMWM warnings – snowmelt
Yellow warnings for snowmelt are in force in the voivodeship Lower Silesiain the Karkonosze poviats and Jelenia Góra. An increase in air temperature is forecast, causing a thaw and melting of the snow cover in the peak parts of the Sudetes.
The warnings will be valid until 9 on Sunday.
IMWM warnings of the first degree – dense fog
First degree warnings of dense fog were issued in the following voivodeships:
- West Pomeranian Voivodeshipin western and southern counties;
- Lubuskie;
- Greater Polandin counties located in the western half of the region.
Locally dense fog is still observed and forecasted, and visibility may be below 200 meters in some places. The alarms will be valid until 12 on Saturday.
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What are IMWM second degree warnings?
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 are IMWM first degree warnings?
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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