Today will be a soaking wet day: KNMI issues code yellow for the entire Netherlands due to severe thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a nationwide code yellow warning for severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and high wind gusts. The weather conditions are expected to improve by Tuesday, with drier and sunnier spells forecasted for the remainder of the week.
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued a code yellow weather warning for the entire country due to severe thunderstorms expected throughout the day. These storms are moving from the coast toward the interior, bringing significant rainfall, hail, and wind gusts reaching up to 70 kilometers per hour. A specific alert for North Holland warns that local areas could experience between 50 and 70 millimeters of rain within a 24-hour period. Authorities have cautioned that the intense precipitation poses a serious risk of aquaplaning for motorists, as the heavy water buildup on roads can lead to a loss of vehicle control. Temperatures are expected to remain between 18 and 20 degrees during dry intervals, though they may drop during the peak of the storms. By Monday evening, the weather is forecast to gradually improve. The following days will see clearer skies and rising temperatures, with occasional light rain expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, while conditions remain mostly dry with the sun appearing more frequently.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.