Ostrzeżenia, Zubák

Beware of lightning strikes, hail, and falling or windblown objects. Seek shelter in a building with lightning protection. Outdoors, take cover in dense forest or low vegetation; avoid water, hilltops, metal structures, isolated trees, and rock overhangs. Avoid stream courses in the mountains, as water and debris flows may occur there suddenly. Secure windows, doors, greenhouses, and loose objects. Be prepared for possible power outages. When driving, reduce speed, do not enter or drive into flowing water or flooded areas. Stay informed of the driving conditions. Observe weather warnings, weather radar (www.chmi.cz or mobile apps) and flash flood risk https://produkty.chmi.cz/ffi. Exceptionally, hail of 2 to 5 cm, strong winds with gusts of up to 90 km/h and torrential rain with totals from repeated storms of over 50 mm/h.Local property damage and complications, especially in the energy industry, transport, and agriculture. Potential for dangerous flooding, flash floods. Increased runoff from slopes, rapid flooding of low-lying areas, dry gullies, small streams, undercutting of roads. Significant wind damage to trees, parks, buildings, property, energy infrastructure etc. Power outages. Travel delays and disruptions. Driving conditions difficult due to wind gusts, reduced visibility, fallen trees/branches, high risk of hydroplaning. Extensive damage to vegetation, buildings, and property from large hail. Risk of fire caused by lightning strike. Risk of serious injury from flying or falling objects, large hail, and lightning strikes.

BE PREPARED for severe thunderstorms causing significant impact and protect yourself from lightning. Damage to property and trees may occur. Flash flooding, wind gusts and hail are possible. Transport and outdoor activities disruption can be expected. We expect heavy hailstorms in district Púchov, that represent danger for human activities. Associated short term rainstorms can reach 30 - 50 mm and gusts of 20 - 30 m/s (70 - 110 km/h).