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Stormy autumn day on Friday, changeable ADE weekend ahead

Stormy autumn day on Friday, changeable ADE weekend ahead

The Netherlands is bracing for an unstable weekend as Storm Austen brings heavy rain and strong wind gusts across the country. While stormy conditions will peak between Friday night and Saturday, the weather is expected to stabilize by early next week with cooler temperatures.

The Netherlands is bracing for stormy autumn weather as Storm Austen moves across the North Sea. Friday will be characterized by persistent rain and strong winds, with conditions expected to intensify into the evening and night. Coastal regions in particular are facing the threat of severe wind gusts as the storm system sweeps toward the northeast. Although some parts of the country may see a brief respite on Saturday, a new wave of rain and heavy winds is forecasted to arrive by the evening, potentially bringing gusts of up to 90 kilometers per hour along the northwest coast.

By Sunday morning, the primary weather front is expected to exit the country, leading to drier conditions in the central and southern regions. A more stable weather pattern is anticipated to return early next week, with diminishing winds and a reduction in rainfall. Temperatures will generally remain between 12 and 15 degrees Celsius during the day, though there is a possibility of the season's first overnight frost as November begins.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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