IMWM issued a threat forecast for the first days of the new year. It shows that on Thursday, almost the entire country may be under level two alerts for strong winds.
The beginning of the new year will bring violent weather, with strong winds expected in many regions.
IMWM threat forecast for Wednesday – strong wind
On New Year's Day, i.e. Wednesday, January 1, IMWM plans to issue second-degree warnings against strong winds in the provinces Pomeranian (in coastal counties) i West Pomeranian Voivodeship (in coastal counties).
Lower level alerts may appear in the following voivodeships: West Pomeranian Voivodeship (outside northern counties), Pomeranian (except coastal counties), Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Podlasie, Masovian Voivodeship, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Lubuskie, Greater Poland, Lower Silesia, Opole province, Silesian (in southern counties), Lesser Poland (in southern counties), Podkarpackie (in counties located in the south), Świętokrzyskie, Łódź, Lublin Province.
Weather warning forecast for WednesdayIMWM
IMWM threat forecast for Thursday – strong wind, freezing precipitation
There may also be strong winds on Thursday. On that day, level two warnings for strong winds are to be issued in the following voivodeships: West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Lubuskie Voivodeship, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Masovian Voivodeship, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Opole Voivodeship, Łódź Voivodeship, Lublin Voivodeship.
Freezing rainfall is expected in the south, which may cause black ice. Level 1 alerts for this weather threat may be issued in the following provinces: Silesian, Lesser Poland, Podkarpackie and Świętokrzyskie.
Weather warning forecast for ThursdayIMWM
What is a first level weather warning?
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 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.
What is a level 2 weather warning?
According to IMWM, the first 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 is threat forecast
According to the IMWM definition, the threat forecast is indicative weather forecastused to provide early information to the public about the possibility of a dangerous meteorological phenomenon.
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