IMWM warns of winter threats. Heavy snowfall is expected in some parts of the country from morning and will continue until the end of the week. Strong winds can also be dangerous.
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued a first-level weather warning. There is also threat prediction.
IMWM warnings – strong wind
A strong wind warning has been issued in the following voivodeships:
Pomerania, in the following districts: Shayba, Weiherovo, Lebork, Slupsk, Slupsk, in the following districts: Slavno, Kossalin, Kosalin, Kolobrzeg, Gryfice;
Strong winds with an average speed of 40-50 kilometers per hour and up to 75-80 kilometers per hour are predicted in these areas. It is dangerous until 12 o'clock on Sunday.
IMWM Warning – Heavy Snow
In the Silesian Voivodeship, a yellow snow warning is in effect in the following counties: Żywiec, Cieszyn and Bielsko.
Snowfall is predicted there, and the snow layer will increase by 15-20 centimeters in some places. Notifications expire in 3 days on Monday.
IMWM Meteorological Alerts
IMWM Threat Forecast for Sunday
A strong wind is expected in the north of the country on Sunday. A Level 2 warning for this weather threat may be in place for coastal areas of the province. West Pomeranian and Western Pomeranian Voivodeships. Low-level warnings of strong winds may be in effect in Pomeranian Voivodeship (except northern counties), West Pomeranian Voivodeship (except northern counties), Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Podlaskie, Masovian Voivodeship, Lublin Voivodeship, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Lubuski Voivodeship.
The IMWM also plans to issue a first-level frost warning in the Polish Voivodeship (in the following counties: Novi Targ, Novi Sach, Gorlice) and Podkarpackie (in the counties of Bieszczady, Lesko, Sanok, Krosno, and Jasło).
IMWM Threat Forecast for SundayIMGW
IMWM threat forecast for Monday
Dangerous high winds are forecast across the country on Monday. Second level notices can be found in the following voivodeships: Pomeranian Voivodeship (coastal poviats), West Pomeranian Voivodeship (in coastal poviats), Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship (except the following poviats: Iława, Nove Miasto, Nidzice, Działy, Polaki), in the northern half of the region).
Level 1 warnings are planned for other areas.
IMWM Threat Forecast for Monday IMWM
IMWM Threat Forecast for Tuesday
A strong wind may also blow on Tuesday. The first-level warning about this event can be found in the following voivodeships: Pomeranian Voivodeship (in the coastal districts), West Pomeranian Voivodeship (in the northern districts), Podlaskie, Lublin and Masovian Voivodeship.
IMWM Threat Forecast for Tuesday IMWM
What is a Level 2 Meteorological Warning?
A second-level warning predicts the occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena that will cause significant material losses and threaten health and life. Dangerous phenomena or the consequences of their occurrence greatly limit business activity. Expect disruptions to your daily routine. Great caution is advised, should monitor the weather forecast and developments. Follow all recommendations given by emergency services in an emergency. Adjust your plans to weather conditions.
What is a first level meteorological warning?
According to the IMWM definition, a first-level warning provides conditions for the occurrence of hazardous meteorological phenomena that can cause material losses and threaten health and life. Doing business under the influence of these factors is difficult and dangerous. Problems caused by activities in the hazardous area, including delays due to traffic disruptions, disruptions to outside events or possible cancellations. Caution is advised, the need to follow messages and developments in the weather situation.
What is threat prediction?
According to the IMWM definition, a hazard forecast is a weather forecast used to provide advance information to the public about the likelihood of a hazardous meteorological phenomenon occurring.
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