Poland Faces Storms and Winds, but Heatwave Forecasted

Poland is currently facing a volatile weather pattern characterized by polar air, rain, and thunderstorms, according to the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW).

Western and Southern Europe are under high pressure associated with an Atlantic anticyclone, while Poland is influenced by a low-pressure system from Scandinavia. This brings polar maritime air, with slightly warmer conditions in the southwest and south. Temperatures across the country on Tuesday, July 7, range from 16-17 degrees Celsius in the north and northeast to 23-24 degrees Celsius in the southwest and south.

IMGW has issued Level I warnings for thunderstorms in seven southern voivodeships and alerts for strong winds in three northern voivodeships. Thunderstorms are expected in Silesian, Lesser Poland, Subcarpathian, and parts of Lower Silesian, Opole, Świętokrzyskie, and Lublin voivodeships. These storms may bring heavy rainfall of 20-30 mm and wind gusts up to 80 km/h, with a possibility of hail. Wind alerts, ranging from Level I to III, are in effect for West Pomeranian, Pomeranian, and Warmian-Masurian voivodeships, with wind speeds potentially reaching up to 120 km/h in Pomeranian voivodeship.

Despite the current unsettled conditions, forecasts suggest a significant shift towards high temperatures in the coming days, with predictions of nearly 40 degrees Celsius. This stark contrast highlights the unpredictable nature of the current weather systems affecting Poland.