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

KRAKOW, POLAND - JUNE 22: An aerial view shows a deep rift in a multi-tiered cloud deck, separating bright sunlit layers from dark, developing convective storm clouds over Southern Poland near Krakow, June 22, 2026. The second-stage convective systems are building rapidly across the Lesser Poland region, with the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) forecasting severe afternoon thunderstorms, torrential downpours, and localized hail just as a regional orange heatwave warning takes effect. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13869762
Date Taken	22 June 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Weather
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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