There is a threat of supercell storms in the east

IS. On Saturday, violent storms threaten the whole of Slovakia, but especially in the east.

They will mainly bring hail and tide shocks.

As indicated by iMeteo.sk on its website, the south will be blowing heat between the low-pressure center located in the center above the North Sea and the vast area of ​​high pressure with the center above from the east of Europe.

It will be labeled and will cause intense storms.

"Tidal collisions are the main phenomenon, but hail can also occur.In particular east of Slovakia, the wind should turn clockwise, with a rise in altitude in the afternoon, which will cause storms with a rotating output stream – supercells, "says iMeteo.sk.

Precipitation up to 40 mm, wind up to 85 km / h

In this context, the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMI) has issued a first-degree warning against intense storms.

Valid for all eastern Slovakia from 13h to 21h.

Thunderstorms can be associated with brief but intense showers, where aggregates can reach 20 to 40 mm and wind gusts of 18 to 23 m / s (65 to 85 km / h).

"During the storms mentioned, it is possible that the water levels of small streams may rise transiently and that flooding events may occur at the outlet of the stream (slope runoff, mud streams, cellar floods, underground passages, underground passages) are possible, "explains SHMI.

Risk especially in Saris

Supercell storms can occur especially at Saris and will likely continue to move southeast.

"Overall, however, storms can occur in many places in central and eastern Slovakia, beginning to form in mountainous areas, and then forming more compact structures. progress towards the east, "continues iMeteo.sk.

Thunderstorms will also occur Sunday, while they should be even stronger than Saturday. Central and Eastern Slovakia should be particularly affected.

In particular, they will bring massive precipitation of hail and tide.

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