Poland issues third‑degree heat‑wave warnings as temperatures near 37 °C FAST-MOVING
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) issued third‑degree heat‑wave warnings for large parts of Poland for 30‑31 July 2026, forecasting daytime highs of 32‑37 °C and tropical night lows of 18‑23 °C. The warnings cover regions from Łódź Voivodeship to West Pomerania, with local peaks of 37 °C expected in places such as Wieluń.
Municipalities, including Warsaw, Żukowo and Gdynia, have installed public drinking‑water points, mist‑curtain sprinklers and cooling stations to help residents stay hydrated. Health authorities advise drinking water regularly, avoiding direct sun between 11:00‑17:00, wearing light clothing, and never leaving children, seniors or pets in parked cars, where interior temperatures can quickly reach 50‑60 °C.
Police warn of increased fire risk, dangerous road conditions and intoxicated water‑craft operators. The Rządowe Centrum Bezpieczeństwa recommends limiting strenuous outdoor activity, keeping vulnerable people in shade or air‑conditioned spaces, and monitoring for signs of heat‑related illness. A draft labor regulation proposes that work must be halted when indoor temperatures exceed 35 °C or outdoor temperatures exceed 32 °C, with earlier preventive measures required at 28 °C and 25 °C respectively.
Entities: City of Warsaw · Gdynia · Gdynia Municipality · Gostyn County · Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) · Instytut Meteorologii i Gospodarki Wodnej (IMGW) · Lower Silesian Voivodeship · Lubuskie Voivodeship · MOPS · MOPS Gdynia · Masovian Voivodeship · Mazowieckie Voivodeship
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Health advice includes avoiding direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00, staying hydrated, and protecting children, the elderly and pregnant women. (c41f5f2a-22b5-4eb3-96b9-dfac560d9dbd, d82ea8d0-6f8a-480e-a7f3-ca04aeb87e4f, 4d3d9a3d-877d-488d-8230-a7a2291c7b55, bf6bb4)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] IMGW issued a third-degree meteorological warning for Gostyn County from 12:00 UTC on 30 July to 20:00 UTC on 31 July. (d82ea8d0-6f8a-480e-a7f3-ca04aeb87e4f)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maximum daytime temperature forecast for Gostyn County on 30 July is 33 °C‑36 °C. (d82ea8d0-6f8a-480e-a7f3-ca04aeb87e4f, c62159f6-8c31-4fa5-bf8f-6c7d55570abf)
- [● 2 SOURCES] IMGW placed a second-degree heat warning for Masovian region on 30 July with maximum temperatures of 29 °C‑32 °C and minimum night temperatures of 16 °C‑19 °C. (06cde4d1-3c1e-4450-b8a9-1235f7fd6e82)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] IMGW assessed the probability of extreme weather events in Gostyn County at 95 %. (d82ea8d0-6f8a-480e-a7f3-ca04aeb87e4f)
- [● 2 SOURCES] A third-degree heat warning is forecast for Masovian region on 31 July with maximum temperatures of 32 °C‑36 °C. (06cde4d1-3c1e-4450-b8a9-1235f7fd6e82)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Wind gusts up to 70 km/h are possible during thunderstorms in Masovian region on 31 July. (4d3d9a3d-877d-488d-8230-a7a2291c7b55, 5c971476-cd3d-406f-8f68-ff89a01a684a)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nighttime temperature forecast for Gostyn County on 30‑31 July is 19 °C‑22 °C. (d82ea8d0-6f8a-480e-a7f3-ca04aeb87e4f)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Heat warnings include first-, second- and third-degree alerts covering almost the whole country. (IMGW)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mazowieckie had a second-degree warning on 30 July and a third-degree warning on 31 July. (IMGW)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eight counties in Wielkopolskie are under third-degree alerts, with temperatures up to 36 °C. (IMGW)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Recommended precautions include drinking water, avoiding sun between 11:00 and 17:00, wearing light clothing and staying in shade. (Health advice)