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Poland sets new national heat record of 40.6°C
Poland is experiencing extreme weather fluctuations, including a new national temperature record. Data from IMGW indicates that Kołuda Wielka recorded a temperature of 40.6°C, surpassing the previous record of 40.5°C set in Słubice on June 28, 2026. Additionally, Zakopane set a new daily temperature record of 26.8°C.
Weather forecasts indicate a period of high volatility. While a heatwave is expected to return to much of the country starting Friday, with temperatures potentially reaching 36°C in Lower Silesia, significant cooling and storms are also predicted for the latter half of August. This shift may bring increased cloud cover, rain, and potential hail.
In addition to heat, hydrological concerns have been raised. IMGW issued a second-degree warning for the area near the Brda river mouth due to fluctuating water levels. Meanwhile, agricultural sectors in regions like Łużna are dealing with the aftermath of previous frost, hail, and heat events, with damage assessment reports being sent to regional authorities.
Entities
Brda · DWD · Government Centre for Security · Government Security Centre · IMGW · Institute of Meteorology and Water Management · Instytut Meteorologii i Gospodarki Wodnej · Italy · Kołuda Wielka · Met Éireann · Ministry of Health · Poland
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Temperatures could reach 36°C in Lower Silesia during the upcoming weekend. razydzisiaj.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Zakopane recorded a record daily temperature of 26.8°C. www.radiopik.pl · www.polsatnews.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] A second-degree hydrological warning was issued for the area near the Brda river mouth. razydzisiaj.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kołuda Wielka recorded a temperature of 40.6°C, setting a new national heat record. www.radiopik.pl · www.polsatnews.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Słubice recorded a temperature of 40.5°C on June 28, 2026. www.radiopik.pl · www.polsatnews.pl
- [● 5 SOURCES] A heatwave is expected to return to Poland starting Friday. razydzisiaj.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl · warszawawpigulce.pl