The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) published meteorological warnings for almost the full country in connection with an impending, powerful storm. Violent atmospheric phenomena which are to appear on Sunday afternoon may pose a real threat to the health, life and property of millions of Poles. The situation is highly dynamic and alerts cover the period from 1:00 p.m. Sunday to 2:00 p.m. Sunday to Monday. This is simply a more than thirteen-hour weather hazard window that requires peculiar caution and appropriate preventive measures. Service across the country was put on advanced alert, preparing for possible effects of the element.
Second-degree alert. Which regions are most threatened?
Supreme, Second level of risk, was declared for the regions of confederate and central Poland, where the effects of the storm may be the most severe. The inhabitants of these areas must prepare for phenomena that may origin crucial material losses and pose immediate danger. Second-degree informing means that predicted weather events can be dangerous to life and health. The services call for a limit on external activity to the absolute minimum.
The residents of the following provinces and districts must be peculiarly vigilant:
- Silesian Voivodeship (except for the territory of Żyecki),
- Northern counties Lesser Poland,
- Northwestern areas Podkarpackie Voivodeship,
- powiats of Radomszczanski and Pajęczany in Łódź Voivodeship,
- majority Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship (without its northern ends).
In these densely populated regions, the risks associated with violent weather are greatest. The remainder of the country is covered first step warning, which besides means the request to be careful, although the expected strength of phenomena is somewhat lower.
Hail, rain and storms. What precisely is to be expected?
Forecasts for second-degree alert areas are highly disturbing. Meteorologists foretell storms accompanied by utmost weather events. Key threats are above all very intense rainfall, ranging from 25 to 50 litres per square metre. This amount of water in a short time can lead to rapid urban floods, flooding of cellars and roads and overloading of sewage systems.
Another serious threat are Wind gusts up to 85 km/h. specified a strong wind can break branches, break power lines and harm the roofs of buildings. However, a peculiarly dangerous component of the storm is forecast hailwhich may have a crucial diameter locally. Graduation is able to destruct agricultural crops in a fewer minutes, harm the car body and besides break the windows. In areas with first-degree warning, wind gusts can scope up to 80 km/h and precipitation can scope 35 mm.
How to prepare for the storm? applicable advice
In the face of specified serious warnings, it is crucial to take appropriate steps to minimise risks. Emergency services call for liable behaviour and preparation for possible effects of the element. Each resident at hazard should consider implementing the following precautions:
- Stay home: Avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary, especially during the strongest storms.
- Secure your surroundings: Remove or safe all loose items from balconies, terraces and gardens (pots, garden furniture, umbrellas) that could be hijacked by the wind.
- Park the vehicle in a safe place: If possible, hide the car in the garage or under the roof to defend it from hail and falling branches.
- Prepare for power failure: Charge cell phones and power banks. Get your flashlights, candles and spare batteries ready.
- Put down the journey: If you were planning to leave, consider the postponement, especially if the way leads through the regions covered by the second-degree alert.
Remember that emergency services, including fire and emergency services, are on advanced alert, but in case of mass emergency calls, the waiting time for aid may be extended.
Night situation and forecasts for the following hours
The unstable weather will besides last at night from Sunday to Monday. Although the strength of the storms should gradually weaken, local atmospheric discharges are inactive possible, especially in confederate and southeast Poland. The forecasted rainfall can scope up to 25 mm there, sustaining the hazard of local flooding.
An additional obstacle after midnight will be local fogwhich can reduce visibility to up to 400 metres. Combined with wet pavement and possible road damage, driving conditions will become very hard and dangerous. Drivers are asked to take utmost precautions. The temperature at night will drop to around 11°C in the submountain regions and will stay at 17°C by the sea. The Sunday storm is an example of always more frequent utmost weather events that require all of us to be more conscious and alert.
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