The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management warns against dense fog in the west and black ice in the south-east of the country. It may be particularly dangerous in Podkarpacie, where level 2 warnings apply.
Forecasters from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMWM) issued level one and level two warnings on a three-level, ascending 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 is forecast, causing black ice. The warnings will be valid until 10 a.m. on Saturday.
IMWM first degree warnings – freezing precipitation
First degree alerts due to freezing precipitation are in force in the following voivodeships:
Periods of light freezing drizzle, causing black ice, are forecast. The alarms will expire at 9 on Saturday.
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.
Visibility may be below 200 meters in places. The alarms will be valid until 12 on Saturday.
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First degree IMWM warnings – snowmelt
IMWM also warns against thaws. The lowest level warnings apply 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.
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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