Since morning, in many places of western and north-western Poland the sky has been covered by front clouds. In any places there is simply a passing rain, but as the day passes, the aura will deteriorate. Although the east part of the country inactive enjoys calm weather, the situation will change rapidly.
According to forecasts, the most dangerous phenomena will happen in western voivodships. From 15.00 a.m. to 21.00 a.m., the first-degree alert will be valid in Lubuskie, Wielkopolska, Zachodniopomorskie and Pomeranian voivodships. IMGW informs that "storms are forecasted to be accompanied by dense rainfall in places ranging from 20 mm to 30 mm and wind gusts up to 65 km per hour. Local hail".
The possible of these phenomena has been estimated at 70 percent. In the evening, the front will start moving into the country. At night storms can happen in the belt from Pomeranian Gdańsk and Warmia, through the center, to confederate voivodships. In these areas, further warnings are possible, especially if forecasts confirm higher rainfall intensity.
IMGW states that "a stronger wind of up to 60 km per hr should be expected there, but above all dense rain". Local rainfall can scope 20 mm, and up to 35 mm in Karpackie Hill, which threatens with flooding. As a result, the Mazowieckie Voivodeship Office and the Capital City Office of Warsaw inform residents of possible obstacles to traffic and flooding.
According to IMGW data, in the last 24 hours of precipitation has been recorded in 15% of the country's area. The largest rainfall was recorded in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, where the full rainfall reached 15 mm. The forecast for the coming days indicates that precipitation will happen in almost the full country, but in the east part.
Therefore, the authorities and uniformed services appeal to the residents for caution and complacency. The Regional Centre for Crisis Management and the Mazowieckie Provincial Office inform against possible traffic and flood obstructions. Residents should exercise caution and comply with warnings and recommendations issued by uniformed offices and services.
It is crucial to remember that safety is simply a priority, so everyone should exercise caution and follow warnings and recommendations. Assistance and support are available to all who request them. All weather and safety information is available on IMGW websites and another offices.
