Code Yellow issued for the entire country as 110 km/h winds are forecast

Batten down the hatches! 🌬️

The Dutch Royal Weather Institute (KNMI) has issued a Code Yellow warning for the Netherlands on Thursday, December 21.

The culprit? Storm Pia, which will be knocking on our doors early tomorrow morning.

What can we expect?

The KNMI warns of heavy wind gusts across the entire country.

In the coastal areas, especially in the north, these gusts may reach a force of up to 110 km/h. Across the rest of the country, we can expect winds of around 80 km/h. 💨

If it’s possible for you to stay home tomorrow, you might want to consider doing so.

Just in time for Christmas, Pia brings with her a risk of “breaking tree branches and flying objects such as roof tiles or garden furniture.” 😀

Naturally, this may also cause nuisances and delays on our streets.

Let op! Here’s when you may be affected

The country-wide Code Yellow takes effect at different times across the country. Check out when you may want to seek shelter.👇

AreasCode Yellow times
Noord-Holland, Friesland, Groningen, Wadden Islands9 AM until 8 AM (Friday morning)
Zuid-Holland, Zeeland, Drenthe, Flevoland, around the IJsselmeer11 AM until 4 PM (Friday morning)
Inland provinces1 PM until midnight

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Lyna Meyrer 🇱🇺
Lyna Meyrer 🇱🇺
Say 'hoi' to Lyna, our Senior Writer at DutchReview! Fueled by a love for writing, social media, and all things Dutch, she joined the DR family in 2022. Since making the Netherlands her home in 2018, she has collected a BA in English Literature & Society (Hons.) and an RMA in Arts, Literature and Media (Hons.). Even though she grew up just a few hours away from the Netherlands, Lyna remains captivated by the guttural language, quirky culture, and questionable foods that make the Netherlands so wonderfully Dutch.

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