Synoptics of the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first degree warnings against freezing rainfall in the provinces: Pomeranian, Kuyavian-Pomeranian, Warmian-Masurian.
The occurrence of light freezing rainfall, causing black ice is forecasted in places.
Alarms will be valid until 9am on Friday.
STRONG WIND
Strong wind warnings also apply. They were issued in the provinces:
– Lower Silesia, in the Kłodzko poviat.
– Silesian, in the following poviats: Żywiec, Cieszyn, Bielski and Bielsko-Biała;
– Lesser Poland, in the following poviats: Wadowicki, Suski, Myślenice, Nowy Targ, Tatra, Limanowa, Nowosądecki, Nowy Sącz and Gorlice;
– Subcarpathian: Jasło, Strzyżów, Krosno, Krosno, Brzozów, Sanok, Lesko, Bieszczady, Przemyśl, Przemyśl.
In Lower Silesia, strong winds with an average speed of 25 to 40 km / h, gusts up to 90 km / h, from the south are expected to occur. The alarm will be valid until 8 on Saturday, but – as IMGW points out – it is possible to extend the period of its validity and raise its level.
In other places, according to forecasts, the average wind speed will be from 30 to 45 km / h, with gusts on Friday up to 80 km / h, and at night from Friday to Saturday up to 75 km / h, from the south and south-east. The alarms will be valid until 7.30 on Saturday, but here also an extension of their validity is possible.
What is a Threat Forecast?
According to the definition of IMWM, a hazard forecast is an approximate weather forecast, used to inform the public early about the possibility of a dangerous meteorological phenomenon.
What is the first degree weather warning?
According to the definition of IMWM, the first level warning provides for conditions conducive to the occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena that may cause material losses and threaten health and life. Running a business in conditions of exposure to these factors is difficult and dangerous. Expect difficulties resulting from carrying out activities in the area of risk, including delays caused by road traffic obstructions, disruptions in the course of outdoor events or the possibility of their cancellation. Caution recommended, need to follow news and weather developments.
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