As per reports, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued Code Yellow warnings for strong wind gusts across coastal areas, the western Wadden Sea region and the hills of Limburg from Saturday (24 October), with warnings remaining in effect across some northern areas through Monday (26 October).
• Low-pressure system Boelo is expected to bring strong winds across affected areas, with gusts ranging between 75 and 100 kilometres per hour.
• Strong winds are expected to initially affect southern areas before shifting towards western and southwestern parts of the country.
• In Limburg, Code Yellow remains in effect until 0400 hours local time (0300 hours UTC) on Sunday (25 October).
• In Zeeland and South Holland, Code Yellow remains in effect until 2000 hours local time (1900 hours UTC) on Sunday (25 October).
• In North Holland and the Wadden Islands, weather warnings are expected to remain in effect into the night between Sunday (25 October) and Monday (26 October).
• In Friesland and Groningen, Code Yellow is expected to remain in effect until Monday (26 October).
• KNMI has warned that strong wind gusts may cause traffic disruption and falling or broken tree branches. Trees remaining in full leaf may increase their vulnerability to wind damage.
• Strong winds have affected parts of the Netherlands since Friday (23 October), with previous incidents involving trees falling onto vehicles, residential properties and railway tracks.
Categories: Environment - Weather Forecast
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