IMWM issued storm and strong wind alerts for nine voivodeships
Quick Look
- The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued storm alerts for the following voivodeships: West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Lubuskie Voivodeship, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Łódź Voivodeship, Masovian Voivodeship and Podlaskie Voivodeship, with rainfall of 20-35 mm, wind gusts of 70-85 km/h and possible hail.
- Strong wind warnings apply to parts of the province.
- West Pomeranian and Pomeranian Voivodeships until 11 on Saturday, and storm alerts until the morning hours on Sunday.
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Why It Matters
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) is the Polish institution responsible for monitoring and forecasting weather phenomena and issuing meteorological warnings.
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued storm alerts. They concern the following voivodeships: West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Lubusz Voivodeship, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Łódź Voivodeship, Masovian Voivodeship and Podlaskie Voivodeship.
In this area, storms may be accompanied by rainfall of 20 to 35 mm and wind gusts of 70 to 85 km/h. Hail is also possible.
Storm warnings will remain in effect until Sunday morning.
Strong wind warnings
Strong wind warnings have been issued for parts of the province. West Pomeranian and Pomeranian Voivodeships. Here, the average wind speed can reach up to 70 km/h or gusts up to 85 km/h.
Strong wind warnings will remain in effect until 11 on Saturday.
A level 1 meteorological 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.
Open Questions
- Will the alerts be extended beyond Sunday?
- What are the exact alert hours for individual voivodeships?
- Is there a risk of local flooding due to heavy rainfall?
