The Netherlands is about to turn into a sauna again, so get ready to sweat through your lunch break and your evening Netflix binge.
For the next few days, the entire country will swelter under one of the KNMI’s code yellow weather warnings for extreme heat. (So wherever you are, prepare to feel the heat!)
Let’s see what it’s all about. 👇
Get ready to bake today
While lucky ducks in Zeeland and South Holland may start the day with low clouds and fog, this will clear by late morning.
The sun will then push the south to 30 degrees by lunchtime, reports RTL Nieuws, with 25 to 29 degrees elsewhere.
This afternoon will be pure summer, with some cloud in the west and southeast but dry conditions everywhere. Inland, it can heat up to 35 degrees, while the coast enjoys a slightly more civilised 25 degrees.
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Even the Wadden Islands will reach 29 degrees, which is perhaps the perfect excuse for a brave dip in the Noordzee. 🌊
With humidity turning the air into a sauna, the southwest of the country might even see a late-evening thunderstorm. Tonight is expected to stay warm, with temperatures above 20 degrees.
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Milder weather? Not till the weekend
Helaas, if you think we’re getting a break tomorrow, we’ve got some bad news for you. 👇
Thursday will keep the heat rolling, with the west enjoying dry, sunny weather, while the east experiences a mix of sunshine and the odd shower or thunderstorm.
And, though the rain might provide some relief, a high of 34 degrees means the air might still feel muggy.
Friday is predicted to be another scorcher, but by the weekend, we can all breathe easier.
Temperatures will settle at a pleasant 22 to 26 degrees — perfect for enjoying drinks on a terrace or going to sleep without feeling like you’re stuck to the sheets.
Just don’t get too comfortable, because early next week, the heat will be back to remind you who’s boss. 😅
How will you survive this round of tropical Dutch weather: beach towel and BBQ, or blackout curtains and ice cubes? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
