Severe thunderstorms approaching: code yellow across the country Friday afternoon
The Netherlands is under a code yellow weather alert for Friday as severe thunderstorms bring heavy rain, lightning, and high wind gusts. The intense weather is expected to affect most of the country throughout the afternoon, potentially causing local flooding and fallen trees.
The Netherlands is bracing for a series of severe thunderstorms this Friday, with a code yellow weather warning issued across the country. Meteorologists anticipate intense rainfall, lightning, and powerful wind gusts reaching speeds of 75 kilometers per hour. The central and eastern regions are expected to face the most significant impact, including the possibility of hail and localized flooding due to the ground's inability to absorb heavy rainfall quickly after recent dry conditions.
The weather alert began at midday for western provinces like Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland, while the rest of the country is under the advisory starting in the early afternoon. Authorities caution that the strong wind gusts could result in downed trees and transportation disruptions. While the storms are expected to clear inland by Friday evening, coastal areas remain at risk of lingering thunderstorms overnight. A wet weekend is forecasted to follow as the instability persists across the region.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.