IMWM: increased warning level for the north of the country and RCB alert

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On Tuesday, the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued storm and heavy rain warnings for northeastern and western Poland. For the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, the warnings were raised to Level II, and the RCB issued an alert.

The Institute announced a change from Level I to Level II warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms for the eastern part of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Rainfall amounts there could range from 30 mm to 50 mm, with localized amounts up to 70 mm. Locally, the rainfall may be accompanied by thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 60 km/h.

The heaviest rainfall will occur at night and in the morning, the Institute warned, adding that the alert will be in effect from 5 p.m. on Tuesday and will last until 11 a.m. on Wednesday.

The Government Security Center has also issued an alert for possible thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds for parts of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. This will remain in effect on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Level 1 warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms apply to the Pomeranian Voivodeship, the northeastern reaches of the Greater Poland Voivodeship, and the entire Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. Rainfall is forecast there, with periods of moderate intensity. Rainfall amounts could range from 25 mm to 40 mm. Locally, thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 60 km/h may accompany the rainfall.

The probability of these phenomena occurring is estimated at 70 percent. The alerts will be in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday to 2 p.m. Wednesday.

First-degree storm warnings apply to the Warmian-Masurian, Podlaskie, Lubusz, Lower Silesian, Opole Voivodeships and parts of the Lesser Poland, Silesian, Greater Poland, West Pomeranian, Pomeranian and Masovian Voivodeships.

The storms will be accompanied by heavy rainfall of up to 30 mm. Wind gusts will reach 60 to 70 km/h, locally in the west of the country; small hail is possible. The probability of occurrence is 70-80 percent.

The warnings will take effect at noon and will last until the end of the day.

A first-degree warning predicts conditions favoring the occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena, which could cause material damage and pose a threat to health and life. The Institute recommends caution and monitoring weather reports.