Poland sets new August heat record with temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius

Poland is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, shattering its August temperature record. Tropical air masses have engulfed the country, pushing temperatures well above 30 degrees Celsius for several days. The peak of the heat occurred on Wednesday, with official weather stations recording temperatures as high as 38.6 degrees Celsius in Puławy and Kozienice, and 38.5 degrees in Tarnogród.

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The highest temperature officially recorded at measuring stations reached 38.3 degrees Celsius in Kozienice at 5 p.m.

The highest temperature was officially measured at 38.3 degrees Celsius in Kozienice at 5 p.m. However, meteorologist Tomasz Wakszyński of tvnmeteo.pl reported an even higher reading of 39 degrees Celsius at Warsaw's Radom airport. This surpasses the previous August record of 38.1 degrees Celsius, set on August 8, 2015, in Ceber, Lower Silesia.

The extreme heat was felt from early morning, with Rzeszów reaching 36.1 degrees Celsius by 11 a.m. Many other locations, including Miechów and Sulejów, also exceeded 35 degrees. Even by 9 a.m., temperatures in places like Wadowice had already surpassed the 30-degree mark.

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thermometers showed 39 degrees Celsius

Nights offered little respite, with many areas experiencing tropical nights where temperatures remained above 20 degrees Celsius. Krosno's weather station recorded a low of 23.5 degrees Celsius overnight. Meteorologists are urging the public to take precautions, warning of increased risks of heatstroke, dehydration, and fires. They advise limiting physical activity during the hottest parts of the day and ensuring adequate fluid intake.

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such heatwaves increase the risk of heatstroke, dehydration, and fires