Brace yourselves, because just as you were getting used to the heat, the weather’s about to change its mind. 😬
According to RTL Nieuws, while we might be saying doei to our national heatwave, more bad weather is already knocking on the door.
A hot start with tropical ambitions
Today (July 2) began calm and mild, with temperatures just under 20 degrees Celsius and a gentle breeze across the country.
But as soon as the sun came up, things escalated quickly, with the mercury shooting up well before noon. 🥵
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The east of the country is heading straight back to tropical territory, with highs of 37 degrees Celsius. The central regions won’t fare much better, with temperatures hovering around 32 to 33 degrees Celsius.
Only the (far) west might fall just short of 30 degrees, with temperatures gradually cooling down.
Thunderstorms are looming
Around late morning or early afternoon, things will begin to shift.
In the west, the wind will turn to the northwest and strengthen (up to wind force 5 at sea), dragging in cooler air and building up clouds. 🌬️
As the west cools down, the centre and southeast keep baking, setting the perfect stage for serious thunderstorms.
And what does this mean for you? Well, you can expect gusty winds, hail, and downpours with a risk of local flooding.
The KNMI has just announced a code yellow weather warning for storms in the eastern half of the Netherlands, with the existing code orange alert for heat still in effect for the southeastern regions. ⚠️
From sizzle to sigh of relief
By tonight, the last storms will rumble off to the east, and calm will return across most of the country.
Temperatures will drop to a more comfortable 18 to 23 degrees, offering some much-needed relief.
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Tomorrow brings a refreshing change. Dry skies are on the way across the country, with regular sunny spells and highs between 20 and 25 degrees.
Looks like we can stop complaining about the weather… at least for a day. 😅
So, did your town make it to 30 degrees yet, or did thunder crash the heatwave party early? Let us know how your Wednesday is unfolding! 👇
