The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) issued urgent second-degree warnings against violent storms with hail, intense rainfall and strong wind, as well as heat alerts. This is key information for residents of the western and central regions of Poland, where weather phenomena of advanced strength are forecasted. Rainfall can fall locally even to 90 mm, and wind gusts will scope 90 km/h. The situation is dynamic and requires immediate attention to minimise the risks of material losses and threats to wellness and life. Check which voivodships are in the highest hazard region and how to prepare for upcoming weather threats.
Rapid Thunderstorms with Hail: Where and erstwhile will it be the most dangerous?
Second-degree warnings against dense rain with storms included key regions of Poland. The alert has been in effect since Monday afternoon, from 3:00 p.m.By Tuesday morning. The biggest threat concerns voivodships: lubuski, parts of Zachodniopomorskie, Wielkopolskie, Dolnośląskie and Opole. In these areas, storms are expected to be accompanied by very strong rainfall, hot wind and locally hail. The inhabitants of these areas should be peculiarly vigilant and keep track of weather messages. IMGW emphasises that the strength of phenomena can be significant, creating real risks.
Grade II warnings: circumstantial threats to regions
Detailed IMGW forecasts indicate varying precipitation in the different regions covered by the second level alert. For the Lubuskie voivodship and parts of the Zachodniopomorskie and Dolnośląskie region, the amount of precipitation may be local up to 90 mm, which is an utmost value and can lead to submerge. The wind is besides forecast in these areas, whose storms can scope 90 km/h, and places of hail. In turn for the Opole and Wielkopolska and Lower Silesian voivodships, IMGW informs about forecast rainfalls from 25 mm to 35 mm, with the anticipation of local growth to 55 mm. In these areas too, wind gusts can scope 90 km/h and hail will appear in places. informing for the second group of regions is valid from 18:00 on Monday to 8:00 on Tuesday.
Heat in Poland: Where will thermometers indicate 32°C?
In addition to the storms, Poland is besides struggling with the heat wave. First and second-degree warnings before advanced temperatures remain. Second-degree alert included the voivodship lubuskie, part of Wielkopolska and Lower Silesia. In this area the maximum temperature may be 32 degrees Celsius by dayAnd at night it won't fall below 20 degrees Celsius. The first degree informing against heat was issued for most of the country, but for the Podlaskie and Warmian-Masurian provinces. Thermometers will indicate the temperature in the scope 29 to 32 degrees Celsius. Heat warnings apply until Monday evening, which means that peculiar care is needed and that prolonged sun vulnerability is avoided.
How to prepare for utmost weather? IMGW Advice
The IMGW recalls that the first-degree informing provides for conditions conducive to the occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena that may origin material losses and threats to wellness and life. Second-degree informing indicates the occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena that may origin large material losses and wellness and life risks. Institute recommends special care and Tracking current messages about weather developments. In the face of coming storms, safe loose objects on balconies and gardens, avoid being in open spaces and under trees. In case of heat, remember the appropriate hydration of the body, avoid physical exertion during the hottest hours of the day and search shade. Regular monitoring of forecasts and compliance with service recommendations is key to safety.
The coming hours will bring very dynamic and possibly dangerous weather in Poland. Both violent storms with hail and dense rain as well as persistent heat require the residents to prepare and be careful. Following the authoritative IMGW messages and following the recommendations is key to safety in the face of impending threats.
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