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Poland issues widespread heat and thunderstorm warnings for July 26‑27
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) issued first‑degree heat warnings for twelve Polish voivodeships on 26 July, covering central, western and southern regions. Forecast temperatures are expected to reach 30‑32 °C, with a 90 % probability of exceeding 30 °C in Wielkopolska and an 85 % chance in Podkarpacie. The agency also released first‑degree thunderstorm warnings for eight north‑west voivodeships and for the Łódź region, predicting rain totals of 20‑35 mm, wind gusts up to 90 km/h and isolated hail.
In Podkarpacie a second‑degree storm alert was announced for eleven counties, with expected rainfall of 30‑40 mm and wind gusts up to 90 km/h. Kraków authorities temporarily closed the Main Market Square to horse‑drawn carriages from 11:00 to 18:00 on 26 July to protect people and animals from the heat.
The alerts are in force from midday until the evening, and IMGW advises residents to secure loose objects, avoid parking under trees, limit exposure to the sun, stay hydrated and follow safety guidelines during storms.
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Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) · Krakow · Kraków City Council · Kraków city authorities · Podkarpacie Voivodeship · Podkarpackie · Podkarpackie region · Poland · Wielkopolska · Wielkopolska Voivodeship · Wielkopolska region · Łódź
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Heat alerts remain in force until 19:00 on 26 July in the affected voivodeships. radioszczecin.pl · gostynska.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] Maximum temperatures of 30‑32 °C are expected across many regions, with some forecasts indicating peaks near 40 °C.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Wielkopolska’s heat alert covers 31 counties, forecasts 30‑32 °C, and assigns a 90 % probability of occurrence. zpleszewa.pl · gostynska.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kraków city authorities temporarily closed the Main Market Square to horse‑drawn carriages from 11:00 to 18:00 on 26 July due to high temperatures. www.krakowianie.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] IMGW issued first‑degree thunderstorm warnings for eight north‑west voivodeships, with possible rain up to 30 mm and gusts up to 85 km/h. misyjne.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] IMGW issued first‑degree heat warnings for 12 voivodeships covering large parts of central, western and southern Poland.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Storms associated with the thunderstorm warnings may bring gusts up to 85 km/h and isolated hail. misyjne.pl · radioszczecin.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Podkarpackie’s alert for 11 counties predicts temperatures around 30 °C with an 85 % probability. korsokolbuszowskie.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kraków closed the Main Market Square to horse‑drawn carriages from 11:00 to 18:00 on July 26 due to high temperatures. www.krakowianie.pl
- [● 4 SOURCES] IMGW issued first‑degree heat warnings for twelve voivodeships covering central, western and southern Poland. gostynska.pl · kaszuby24.pl · razydzisiaj.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] IMGW issued first‑degree thunderstorm warnings for eight north‑west voivodeships, expecting rain of 20‑35 mm and wind gusts of 80‑90 km/h, with possible hail. lowiczanin.info · radioszczecin.pl · misyjne.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mazowieckie was included in a first‑degree heat alert and later a second‑degree alert for temperatures above 30 °C.