IMWM issued first degree meteorological alerts. Forecasters warn of heavy snowfall and gusty winds. Check where the weather will be dangerous.
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first-degree meteorological warnings. There is also a threat forecast.
IMWM warnings – strong wind
Strong wind warnings have been issued in the following voivodeships:
Strong wind gusts are forecast in these regions with an average speed of up to 40-50 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching up to 75-80 km/h. It will be dangerous until 12 noon on Sunday.
IMWM warnings – heavy snowfall
Yellow alerts for heavy snowfall are in force in the voivodeship Silesianin the following counties: Żywiec, Cieszyn, Bielsko.
Snowfall is forecast there, causing the snow cover to increase by 15-20 centimeters in some places. The warnings will come into force at 3 on Sunday and will expire at 3 on Monday.
IMWM threat forecast for Sunday
Very strong winds are expected in the north of the country on Sunday. Level 2 alerts for this weather threat may appear in coastal counties of the province. West Pomeranian Voivodeship and Pomeranian. Lower level warnings against strong winds may apply in the following voivodeships: Pomeranian (outside northern counties), West Pomeranian Voivodeship (outside northern counties), Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Podlasie, Masovian Voivodeship, Lublin Province, Łódź, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Greater Poland, Lubuskie.
IMWM also plans to issue first-degree warnings against freezing precipitation in the voivodeships Lesser Poland (in the following counties: Nowy Targ, Nowy Sącz, Gorlice) i Podkarpackie (in the following counties: Bieszczady, Lesko, Sanok, Krosno, Jasło).
IMWM threat forecast for SundayIMWM
IMWM threat forecast for Monday
Dangerously strong winds are forecast for the entire country on Monday. Second degree warnings may appear in the following voivodeships: Pomeranian (coastal counties), West Pomeranian Voivodeship (in coastal counties), Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship (except poviats: Iława, Nowe Miasto, Nidzica, Działdowo, Szczytno), Podlasie (in the northern half of the region).
Level 1 alerts are planned to be issued in other regions.
IMWM threat forecast for Monday IMWM
IMWM threat forecast for Tuesday
There may also be strong winds on Tuesday. First-degree warnings about this phenomenon may appear in the following voivodeships: Pomeranian (in coastal counties), West Pomeranian Voivodeship (in northern counties), Podlasie, Lublin Province and Masovian Voivodeship.
IMWM threat forecast for Tuesday IMWM
What is a second degree meteorological warning?
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 is a first degree meteorological warning?
According to the IMWM definition, a first-degree 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.
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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