Severe storms are returning. Warnings have been issued for parts of the country.

The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued a level II warning for the Pomeranian, West Pomeranian, and Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeships. The threat includes intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, up to 70 mm. Gusty winds of up to 70 km/h are also possible.

Rainfall is forecast for northern Poland, with periods of moderate intensity. Rainfall totals range from 30 mm to 50 mm, with localized amounts up to 70 mm. Locally, the rainfall will be accompanied by thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 60 km/h .

The probability of occurrence of the phenomena is estimated at 70 percent. The alerts are valid until noon .

First-degree warnings for severe thunderstorms are also in effect for the following voivodeships: Warmian-Masurian , Masovian , Kuyavian-Pomeranian , Pomeranian , West Pomeranian , and Greater Poland . Rainfall is forecast there, with periods of moderate intensity. Rainfall amounts range from 25 mm to 40 mm.

Locally, rainfall may be accompanied by thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 60 km/h . There is a 70% chance of these phenomena occurring. The alerts will last until noon.

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Thunderstorm warnings have been issued in the Podlaskie , Opole , Lower Silesia , Lubusz Voivodeships, and parts of the Łódź, Greater Poland , Warmian-Masurian , and West Pomeranian Voivodeships . Thunderstorms are forecast there, accompanied by heavy rainfall of 20 mm to 30 mm in places, and up to 35 mm locally, and wind gusts of up to 70 km/h .

Local hail is possible. The probability of this occurrence is estimated at 80 percent. Warnings will be in effect from the morning hours in northeastern Poland, and in western areas from 2 p.m. and will last until the evening hours.

The RCB warning of storms, heavy rain, and strong winds is still in effect for residents of parts of the West Pomeranian, Pomeranian, and Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeships. " Flooding is possible. Find a safe shelter during the storm ," the alert reads.

A second-degree warning predicts the occurrence of dangerous meteorological phenomena causing significant material losses and a threat to health and life.

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