Severe Winds Prompt Warnings in Poland

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1. ostrzegać
   powiadamiać kogoś o niebezpieczeństwie lub zagrożeniu ↩︎
2. wybrzeże (n.)
   obszar lądu położony przy morzu ↩︎
3. osiągać
   dosięgnąć jakiegoś punktu lub poziomu ↩︎
4. lekki
   mający mały ciężar; nie silny, łagodny ↩︎
5. radzić
   udzielać komuś porady lub wskazań ↩︎
6. przelotny
   krótkotrwały, na krótki moment, przemijający ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: What is the weather agency in Poland warning about?

Question: What does RCB advise people to avoid?

Vocabulary

Polish	English
ostrzegać	to warn
wybrzeże (n.)	coast
osiągać	to achieve
lekki	lightest
radzić	to advise
przelotny	fleeting

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On the Baltic coast and along Poland’s southern borders, second-degree alerts have been activated. Winds in these regions could reach speeds up to 115 km/h, especially during daytime and evening hours on the 1st of January. Conversely, areas in the Lower Silesia region are expected to experience gusts peaking at 90 km/h.

First-degree warnings cover multiple provinces, indicating less severe yet still potentially hazardous conditions. Forecasts predict wind speeds reaching up to 80 km/h with an average of 45 km/h in affected areas, primarily coming from the south-west. These warnings are scheduled to remain in effect until midday on Thursday, with some lasting until later in the afternoon in regions such as Małopolska.

The Government Safety Centre (RCB) has also sent alerts advising citizens to exercise caution. They have advised against outdoor activities and parking vehicles under trees due to the risk posed by the strong winds, particularly in the western regions of the country.

The weather on Wednesday is expected to be generally overcast with intermittent clearings. The north will experience some rain, and mixed rain and snow conditions are anticipated in the Masurian and Suwałki regions. Temperatures are predicted to range from 3°C in the eastern extremities to around 8°C in the southern and western areas. The mountainous regions could see temperatures as high as 10°C. Thursday’s weather will be characterized by heavy cloud cover, scattered sunshine, and varied precipitation, including isolated thunderstorms along the coast.

As the severe weather continues to develop, residents are urged to remain vigilant and adhere to safety recommendations issued by authorities. Monitoring updates from IMGW and following local advisories is crucial for ensuring personal safety and managing potential disruptions effectively.

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