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Poland weather forecast: heatwaves and severe storms expected
Poland is experiencing highly volatile weather patterns as the summer season transitions. Following a period of cooler temperatures and heavy rainfall that caused local flooding and required numerous emergency interventions, a significant warming trend is expected.
Forecasts from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) indicate a heatwave arriving toward the end of the week, with temperatures in southern and western regions potentially reaching between 30°C and 33°C. This warm spell is expected to be short-lived, as it will be followed by a dramatic shift in weather.
A powerful atmospheric front is predicted to bring intense thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds. In mountainous areas, wind gusts could exceed 100 km/h, reaching hurricane force on certain peaks. Additionally, several regions have been placed under first-degree alerts for dense fog, which may significantly reduce visibility to below 200 meters, creating hazardous conditions for drivers.
Entities
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management · Instytut Meteorologii i Gospodarki Wodnej · Poland · Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Storms with passing rain showers are expected across Poland on Monday, August 24. warszawawpigulce.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] A heat dome and warmer air from Southern Europe will arrive in Poland starting Tuesday, August 25, 2026. pogoda.dziennik.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The northeastern part of Poland will experience the most active weather, with potential rainfall exceeding 20 mm per square meter. warszawawpigulce.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Funnel clouds may form in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. warszawawpigulce.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in western and southwestern Poland are expected to reach 24-25 degrees Celsius on August 25. pogoda.dziennik.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Łódź, the temperature on August 25 is expected to be 22 degrees Celsius with a perceived temperature of 23 degrees Celsius.