If you woke up this morning and felt that the heat was even more oppressive than usual, that’s because it is. Today, a National Heat Plan will be in place across the entire country.
With temperatures expected to reach as high as 34 degrees in the south, the RIVM is taking no chances and wants everyone to know that they need to take extra care.
A National Heat Plan will be in effect from 10 AM this morning.
What is the National Heat Plan? Essentially, it is a warning to anyone who is or who is caring for someone in a vulnerable group. For example, the elderly or young children. According to the RIVM:
“The aim of this activation is to send a signal to informal caregivers and (healthcare) professionals that hot weather is on the way. This will help them be aware of the need to pay extra attention to the people they care for.”
Keep the curtains closed, it’s getting hot
Even those of us in the north will feel the heat today, with 29 degrees forecast for the region.
And what does this mean for people in the centre and south? Highs of 31 and 34 degrees respectively.
According to RTL Nieuws, only those who are basking along the coast will have a bit of relief, with temperatures of around 25 degrees expected there.
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Tomorrow, you’ll need to take it just as easy. The heat is set to get even more oppressive thanks to a wave of moist air that will hit the country.
Temperatures will remain high on Wednesday, with up to 35 degrees forecast for the southeast. Thursday will be a similar story, with a chance of thunderstorms and temperatures as high as 33 degrees.
Potentially a second nationwide heatwave
These high temperatures mean one thing: we may be about to see the second nationwide heatwave of the summer.
According to RTL Nieuws, a regional heatwave is certain for the southeast and east of the country. However, the rest of us may very well see a nationwide heatwave too.
Yep, it’s about to get oppressively hot in the Netherlands — so take that extra work-from-home day if you can, and maybe skip doing a 10k run.
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