IMGW has issued first and second degree alerts. Forecasters are warning of storms that will be accompanied by heavy rainfall and strong winds. Check where the weather will be dangerous.
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMWM) issued second and first degree meteorological warnings on a three-point, ascending scale and a weather threat forecast.
IMWM warnings of the second degree – storms
Second degree warnings ahead storms issued for the province Lower Silesiafor the following counties: Zgorzelec, Lubań, Lwówek, Złotoryja, Karkonosze, Jelenia GoraKamienna Góra.
In these areas, storms are forecast, which in places will be accompanied by heavy rainfall from 30 to 40 liters of water per square meter and wind gusts reaching speeds of about 70 kilometers per hour. Locally, small hail may fall.
The alarms will be in effect from Wednesday from 11 p.m. to Thursday at 6 a.m.
IMWM first degree warnings – storms
First-degree storm alerts are in effect in the following provinces:
- West Pomeranianin the western and central counties;
- lubuskie;
- Lower Silesianoutside the counties covered by higher level alerts;
- Opolein the counties of Nysa, Brzesko, Namysłów;
- Greater Polandin the west of the voivodeship.
Thunderstorms are forecast, which in places will be accompanied by heavy rainfall from 20 to 35 l/sq m and wind gusts of up to about 70 km/h. Locally, small hail may fall.
The alerts will be in effect on Thursday from 2-9am.
Meteorological warningsIMWM
IMWM threat forecast for Thursday
On Thursday, IMWM plans to issue further first-degree storm warnings for the following provinces:
- Pomeranian;
- Warmia-Masuria;
- Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship;
- Greater Polandin the eastern counties;
- Masovianin the western counties;
- Lodz;
- Lower Silesiain the Oleśnica and Oława poviats;
- Opole;
- Silesian;
- Lesser Poland;
- Świętokrzyskie;
- Subcarpathianin the western counties.
Weather warning forecast for ThursdayIMWM
What is the second degree IMWM meteorological warning?
A second-degree 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 the conduct of business. Expect disruptions in everyday functioning. Great caution is recommended, the need to track messages and the development of the weather situation. Follow all recommendations issued by the rescue services in the event of a threat. Adjust your plans to the weather conditions.
What is the first-degree IMWM meteorological warning?
First-degree warning predicts conditions conducive to the occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena that may cause material losses and threaten health and life. Conducting business in conditions of exposure to these factors is difficult and dangerous. Expect difficulties resulting from conducting activities in the area of the threat, including delays caused by traffic disruptions, disruptions in the course of outdoor events or the possibility of their cancellation. Caution is recommended, the need to follow messages and the development of the weather situation.
What is the IMWM threat forecast?
The threat forecast is indicative weather forecastserving to provide early information to the public about the possibility of a dangerous meteorological phenomenon.
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