Poland braces for storms: IMGW issues alerts for 11 provinces with heavy rain, hail, and strong winds expected

Poland's Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) has issued Level 1 storm alerts for 11 provinces, warning of heavy rain, wind gusts up to 75 km/h, and possible hail. These alerts are in effect until Sunday evening.

Additionally, Level 1 heavy rain warnings are active for parts of Pomeranian and West Pomeranian voivodeships until Sunday evening. These areas can expect rainfall up to 45 mm, accompanied by thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 70 km/h and potential for small hail.

Hydrological alerts are also in place for parts of Pomeranian and West Pomeranian voivodeships due to the predicted intense rainfall, including thunderstorms. These conditions may lead to rapid water level rises in rivers and localized flooding, particularly in urbanized catchments. These alerts are active until Sunday evening.

Starting Monday morning, Level 1 alerts for strong winds will be in effect for these regions, lasting until Monday evening. The forecast predicts average wind speeds of up to 40 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 75 km/h from the west.