Editorial photo #13869737 Weather

Severe Afternoon Storms Forecasted For Southern Poland Amid Active Orange Heatwave Warning

KRAKOW, POLAND - JUNE 22: An aerial view looking straight down from an airplane window reveals a highly fractured deck of developing cumulus clouds casting distinct vertical rain shafts and shadows onto a lower cloud layer over Southern Poland near Krakow, June 22, 2026. The growing convective formations visually showcase rapid moisture buildup in an unstable atmosphere, matching severe regional forecasts from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) for afternoon thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and hail ahead of an active orange heatwave warning. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13869737
Date taken: 22 June 2026
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Photographer: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category: Weather

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