Severe Heatwave Precedes Sharp Drop in Temperatures Across Poland

Poland braces for extreme temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius and violent storms before a rapid and significant drop in air temperatures brings relief across the country.

Dynamic Weather Shifts and Extreme Heat

The coming days will bring very dynamic weather. Before cooler air reaches the country, many regions will face temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius and violent storms. Forecasts show, however, that the cooling will arrive faster than it might seem.

Peak Temperatures and Severe Storms

Wednesday and Thursday will be the hottest days of the current heatwave. The temperature in the center of the country will reach about 36 degrees Celsius, and locally in the south of Mazovia and the Lublin region it may rise even to 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, storms will begin to develop from the west and northwest. In places, they will bring intensive rainfall, hail, and very strong wind. Gusts may reach up to ninety kilometers per hour, and during the most violent phenomena, from twenty to even 45 millimeters of rain will fall.

Sudden Cooling Across the Country

The weather change will begin as early as Friday. Cooler air from the northwest will flow into the country, which is why in central Poland the temperature will drop to about 24 degrees, and by the sea it will be only about 18 degrees. It will remain warmest in the far southeastern ends, where thermometers will show up to twenty-seven degrees Celsius. In many regions, passing rainfall and storms will still be possible, especially in the south and east of the country.

Calmer Weekend Followed by Rising Temperatures

Saturday promises to be definitely calmer. Passing rainfall will still appear in the north, east, and part of the center, but in most of the country the temperature will stay at the level of 24 to 26 degrees Celsius, which means a clear end to extreme heat. On Sunday, the weather will become more summer-like again. In the southwest, the temperature may rise to 31 degrees Celsius, but in most regions it will remain significantly more pleasant than during the Wednesday and Thursday heatwave.

Return of High Temperatures Next Week

At the beginning of next week, temperatures will rise again. In many regions, thermometers will show from 28 to 32 degrees Celsius. Storms and passing rainfall will also return along with the warmer air. On Tuesday, a cooler air mass will begin to push out the heat, so in the center of the country the temperature will drop to about 26 degrees Celsius, and by the sea to about 19 degrees Celsius. This means that the coming days will pass under the sign of frequent and dynamic weather changes.