We checked the weather forecast for the weekend. What will the weather be like, according to the forecasters, during the Bolesławiec Ceramic Festival? From Friday, August 21, at 7:30 a.m., to Saturday, August 22, at 7:30 a.m., hot weather is expected:

The maximum daytime temperature is forecast to range from 29°C to 32°C. The minimum nighttime temperature will range from 15°C to 18°C.

The following 24-hour period (from Saturday, August 22, at 7:30 a.m., to Sunday, August 23, at 7:30 a.m.) is also expected to be hot, but thunderstorms with hail may also occur:

The maximum daytime temperature is forecast to range from 29°C to 32°C. In the afternoon and initially during the night, thunderstorms with hail, rainfall of 20 to 40 mm, and wind gusts of up to 80 km/h are forecast in some areas.

WARNING! Hot weather is particularly dangerous for young children and elderly people, those with diabetes or hypertension, and people with heart problems. People taking medication should also exercise particular caution.

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How to survive a heat wave?

  • avoid going outside during the hottest part of the day (10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
  • avoid excessive sun exposure and sunbathing
  • use sunscreen
  • do not leave children, animals, or flammable materials in the car
  • wear loose, breathable clothing covering as much of the skin as possible; wear a hat and sunglasses
  • drink plenty of fluids regularly
  • avoid beverages containing alcohol and sugar
  • eat light meals, paying particular attention to the freshness of the ingredients
  • avoid physical exertion
  • take cool showers and baths. (A completely cold shower during hot weather can cause thermal shock)
  • avoid large temperature differences between air-conditioned rooms and cars and the outdoor temperature
  • close and cover windows during the day
  • stay in the coolest room in the house, especially at night
  • take care of animals. Do not expose them to excessive sunlight, ensure they have unlimited access to drinking water, and ventilate the rooms where they stay
  • observe your body’s reactions during hot weather. If you feel unwell, contact a doctor.