Heatwave Approaches: Poland to See Up to 32 Degrees Celsius
Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Poland is bracing for a heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 32 degrees Celsius on Friday.
- Thursday will see variable weather with rain and thunderstorms in some areas, and temperatures ranging from 20 to 27 degrees Celsius.
- Friday's forecast indicates sunny skies with potential for localized showers and thunderstorms in the southwest and west, and highs reaching 32 degrees Celsius in the west.
Poland is anticipating a significant heatwave, with temperatures set to soar as high as 32 degrees Celsius by Friday. This shift in weather follows a period of more variable conditions.
Thursday's forecast predicts moderate to heavy cloud cover across the country, with scattered showers expected, particularly in the northern, western, and central regions. Thunderstorms are possible in the southwest, especially near the Sudeten mountains. Temperatures will range from 20 degrees Celsius in the north and Carpathian foothills to 27 degrees Celsius in the west, with cooler conditions around 18 degrees Celsius along the coast.
By Friday, the weather is expected to become much warmer. While skies will be mostly clear to moderately cloudy, localized rain and thunderstorms may occur in the southwest and west. The most significant temperature increase is forecast for the western part of the country, where highs could reach 32 degrees Celsius. Other regions will experience temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius, with the northeast seeing cooler conditions around 22 degrees Celsius.
In Warsaw, Thursday will bring moderate to heavy clouds and a maximum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius, with a chance of rain. Overnight, temperatures will drop to around 15 degrees Celsius. Friday in the capital is expected to be warmer, with maximum temperatures reaching 26 degrees Celsius under mostly clear skies.
Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.