IMGW has issued first and second degree warnings about the heat. The forecasts show that the temperature in the shade can reach 31 degrees, in full sun it will be much higher. Forecasters are also warning about storms.
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMWM) issued first and second degree meteorological warnings on a three-point, ascending scale.
IMWM first degree warnings – storms
First degree warnings before storms concern the following voivodeships:
- Podlaskiethe eastern half of the region;
- Lublin; counties located in the east.
Thunderstorms are forecast there, which in places will be accompanied by heavy rainfall from 20 to 35 liters per square meter and wind gusts of up to 70 kilometers per hour. Locally, hail will appear. The warnings will be valid until midnight on Saturday.
IMWM warnings of the second degree – heat
IMGW warns of heat. Orange warnings apply in the following provinces:
- lubuskieoutside the counties of Strzelce-Drezdenko and Gorzów, Gorzow Wielkopolski;
- Lower Silesianoutside the following counties: Zgorzelec, Lubań, Lwówek, Karkonosze, Jelenia GoraKamienna Góra, Wałbrzych, WalbrzychKłodzko;
- Opole;
- Świętokrzyskie;
- Silesianoutside the Żywiec district;
- Podlasieoutside the Suwałki, Suwałki and Sejny counties;
- Lesser Polandoutside the following counties: Tatra, Nowy Targ, Nowy Sącz, Nowy SączGorlice;
- Subcarpathianoutside the following counties: Jasło, Krosno, LoomSanok, Lesko, Bieszczady;
- Lublin;
- Masovian;
- Lodz;
- Kuyavian-Pomeranian;
- Greater Polandexcept for the following counties: Złotów, Piła, Czarnków-Trzcianka.
The maximum temperature during the day will be from 29 to 31 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature at night from 16 degrees C to 20 degrees C.
In the following provinces: Lublin, Podkarpackie, Podlaskie and Mazowieckie the alarms will expire at 8 pm on Sunday, and in other places they will expire at 8 pm on Saturday.
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First degree IMWM warnings – heat
First-degree heat warnings are in force in the provinces Warmia-Masuriain the eastern and south-eastern counties, as well as in the province. Podlasiein the Suwałki districts, SuwalkiSejny.
In these places, thermometers will show a maximum of 29 to 31 degrees Celsius during the day, while at night it will be from 16 to 17 degrees Celsius. The warnings will be valid until 7 p.m. on Saturday.
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.
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