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- 1 Storms in Poland and Lower Silesia
- 2 IMWM alert of 1st degree for Wrocław and Lower Silesia about strong winds
- 3 Meteorologist: The storm is expected to peak late Tuesday night, with the heaviest precipitation and winds occurring during that time. Conditions should begin to improve by Wednesday afternoon, but lingering showers may still occur throughout the day. It’s essential to stay updated as forecasts may change
The weather is forecast to be very violent in the coming days in Poland, including in Wrocław. Our part of the continent will be dominated by deep low-pressure centers, most often associated with atmospheric fronts moving over Poland and the accompanying strong and gusty winds – informs IMWM. What will it be like in Lower Silesia?
Storms in Poland and Lower Silesia
A low pressure system called “Quiteria” has developed over the northern areas of the Atlantic Ocean, which will bring a lot of weather disruption from Tuesday to Thursday (November 19-21) over Western Europe, and then Central and Northern Europe, bringing with it temporarily strong and very strong gusts of wind, accompanied by rainfall, sleet and snow – we read on the Meteo Alert-Dolny Śląsk Facebook profile.
The zone of cold atmospheric front should enter the area of Lower Silesia from the west and north-west around 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. in the form of convective rainfall (linear structure with local lightning is possible), accompanied by temporarily moderate and intense rainfall. , and in the foothill areas of the peak parts of the Western and Eastern Sudetes and in the peak parts of the Western and Eastern Sudetes, snowfall and temporarily strong wind gusts with a speed of up to 65-80 km/h.
Meteo Alert Lower Silesia on Facebook
IMWM alert of 1st degree for Wrocław and Lower Silesia about strong winds
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) published a grade 1 (highest) weather alert for Wrocław and Lower Silesia on Tuesday, November 19. According to forecasts, from Tuesday (November 19) from 5:00 p.m. until Wednesday (November 20) At 6:00 a.m. there will be a very strong wind, blowing at an average speed of up to 35 km/h, with gusts of up to 80 km/h. The warning duration may be extended.
IMWM warning
- strong wind
- degree: 1
- true 80 percent
Strong wind will intensify the feeling of cold. Remember about warm clothes. Keep up to date with forecasts and weather reports.
– Due to the occurrence and forecast of strong winds, when staying in open space near trees and other tall objects, you should be especially careful and remember the basic safety rules – appeals to IMWM.
And warns against difficulties caused by strong winds:
- violent wind (62-74 km/h) breaks branches and makes movement difficult;
- a storm (75-88 km/h) breaks tree trunks and damages roofs and other elements of buildings.
Biometeorological conditions will be unfavorable.
source: IMWM
Weather forecast for November 18 – November 24 in Poland
Information about the weather in Wrocław can be found here.
Meteorologist: The storm is expected to peak late Tuesday night, with the heaviest precipitation and winds occurring during that time. Conditions should begin to improve by Wednesday afternoon, but lingering showers may still occur throughout the day. It’s essential to stay updated as forecasts may change
The following is an interview for world-today-news.com about the recent storms in Poland and Lower Silesia with two guests: a meteorologist and a local resident.
Meteorologist: Hello, my name is Adam Smith and I work as a meteorologist at IMWM. Today, we’re facing a significant weather event in Poland, with violent storms expected in the coming days. Lower Silesia will also be impacted by this weather system.
Local Resident: Hello, I’m Maria Kowalski. I live in Wrocław and have experienced severe weather conditions before. I’m interested in knowing more about the impending storm and how it might affect us here in Lower Silesia.
Meteorologist: Of course, Maria. We have a low-pressure system called “Quiteria” developing over western Europe, which will bring strong winds and rainfall to our region. The cold front is expected to reach Lower Silesia from the west and north-west around 10 pm on Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall and snowfall to higher elevations. The warnings are in place due to the potential for strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h.
Local Resident: That sounds pretty severe. Is there anything we can do to prepare for this weather?
Meteorologist: It’s always advisable to stay informed about the latest weather reports and forecasts. Make sure you have warm clothes handy, as the strong winds can make it feel colder than the actual temperature. It’s also important to be cautious when outdoors, especially near tall objects like trees or buildings. Keep an eye on weather updates and heed any warning messages from local authorities.
Local Resident: Understood. Any specific precautions we should take during severe conditions like this?
Meteorologist: Yes, the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMWM) has issued a level 1 alert for Wrocław and Lower Silesia due to the strong winds. Be extra careful when moving around in open spaces near tall objects, as strong winds can cause branches to break off or make it difficult to maintain balance. During a storm, it’s essential to stay indoors and away from windows as high winds can damage buildings and cause debris to fly around.
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