It’s June in the Netherlands, and you know what that means: summer solstice, schoolbags hanging off flagpoles, and beach days at Scheveningen. Oh, and the occasional weather warning.
Today is one of those typical days in June, as the KNMI (Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute) has issued a code yellow warning for heavy gusts of wind in the provinces of Zeeland, Zuid-Holland, Noord-Holland and in the west of Noord-Brabant.
And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Dutch summer’s day without heavy rain and thunderstorms. ⛈️
What can we expect?
According to the KNMI, gusts of wind reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour are expected in the coastal provinces.
To make matters worse, between “20 to 30 millimetres of rain can fall until the evening,” as the KNMI tells NU.nl.
Avarage day of weather in the netherlands pic.twitter.com/rcFMmhY3T8
— Jenshanssenwx (@jens_hanss21979) June 10, 2024
These conditions might cause trouble not only for outdoor activities and events but also for anyone who’s on the road today — especially on a bike, in a truck, or in a car with a trailer or caravan.
The code yellow warning will be in effect from 1 PM until 8 PM today.
What’s next?
Craving some warmth and sunshine? Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait for it.
While Tuesday remains rainy with the occasional shower, Wednesday is set to be dry and cool. In the coming week, temperatures will rise slightly but remain too low for this time of year. 🙃
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