Visibility will drop to up to 200 meters. IMWM is sounding the alarm
Visibility may be limited to up to 200 meters. The warnings are valid from Sunday to Monday.
Quick Look
- The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued warnings about dense fog, which will limit visibility to 200 meters in 11 voivodeships from Sunday to Monday.
- The services appeal to drivers to be careful.
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Why It Matters
IMWM issues meteorological warnings in the event of forecast dangerous weather phenomena.
IMWM warns: from Sunday, 5 p.m., until Monday, 11 a.m., fog will limit visibility in as many as 11 voivodeships.
The warnings cover the entire Lubuskie and Greater Poland voivodeships, as well as parts of the following voivodeships: West Pomerania, Pomerania, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Lower Silesia, Opole, Silesia, Świętokrzyskie, Lesser Poland and Podkarpackie.
Visibility limited to up to 200 meters
Forecasters predict that dense fog will appear in these regions, which may limit visibility to up to 200 meters. These conditions will persist for at least 8 hours. This is especially dangerous for drivers - driving on the roads will require extreme caution.
What does a Level 1 warning mean?
A first-degree meteorological warning means that dangerous weather phenomena may occur that may lead to material losses or even pose a threat to health and life. In case of dense fog, road users, pedestrians and cyclists are particularly vulnerable.
Appeal to drivers and residents
The services appeal to be especially careful, especially when driving a car. It is worth adjusting your speed to the road conditions, using fog lights and keeping a larger than usual distance from the vehicle in front. Remember that dense fog may appear suddenly, especially near water reservoirs and forest areas.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Warnings will expire after 11:00 a.m. on Monday
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Has fog caused road accidents?
- How long will the disruptions last?
