The meteorological station in Poland’s southern city of Tarnów recorded a staggering 26.4 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous March record set in 1974 by 0.8 degrees. This notable spike in temperatures turned the day into one of the warmest March days in Polish history, as confirmed by the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management.
Kraków also experienced significant heat, with temperatures reaching 25.7 degrees Celsius in the Wola Justowska district. Meanwhile, coastal regions felt the moderating effects of the Baltic Sea, with temperatures there not exceeding 10 degrees Celsius, illustrating a striking 16-degree temperature difference across the country.
Adding to the day's extraordinary weather phenomena, a cloud of Saharan dust was observed over the Tatra Mountains. The dust, carried by warm air masses from the Sahara, contributed to hazy skies and obscured sun, a condition expected to persist until Monday.
The presence of Saharan dust was especially evident during Saturday's sunset, which displayed vibrant red hues, and is also responsible for yellow traces observed on the snow in the Tatras.
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Source: PAP, IAR