The Institute of Meteorology and Economy issued warnings for the entire country. There will be ice on the roads due to freezing rain. In some regions it may be slippery until Monday afternoon. IMWM also warns against strong winds in parts of the country.
Forecasters from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first-degree warnings on a three-level, increasing scale.
IMWM warnings – freezing precipitation
Level 1 warnings for freezing rain causing black ice apply the whole country.
In the Lubuskie, Greater Poland, Lower Silesian, Opole, Silesian, Lesser Poland and southern counties of the province. West Pomeranian Voivodeship warnings will be valid until 3 on Monday, in the western part of the province. West Pomeranian Voivodeship and in the Voivodeship Łódź and Świętokrzyskie – until 6 on Monday, in the northern and eastern parts of the province. West Pomeranian Voivodeship and in the Voivodeship Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Podkarpackie, in the southern part of the province. Lubelskie and Mazowieckie – until 9 on Monday, in the province Pomeranian, Warmian-Masurian and in the central and northern counties of the province. Masovian Voivodeship until 13 on Monday, in the province Podlaskie – until 16 on Monday.
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IMWM warnings – strong wind
In the southeast of the country IMWM it also warns against strong winds. Yellow warnings were issued in the voivodeship Podkarpackie in the Bieszczady, Lesko, Sanok and Krosno counties, Krosno and Jasło and Gorlice poviats in the province. Lesser Poland.
The forecast is for winds with an average speed of up to 40 kilometers per hour, with gusts of up to 85 km/h, from the southwest and south. The warnings will be valid until 6 on Tuesday.
RCB Alert
For Gorlice County The Government Security Center sent RCB alert. “Attention! Very strong winds are forecast for January 6 and 7. Be careful when exercising outdoors. Do not stay or park under trees,” the message reads.
What are IMWM first degree warnings?
Conditions are expected to favor 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 road traffic, 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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