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KNMI warns of severe wind gusts: branches may break off

The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for parts of the Netherlands, including North Holland, due to the arrival of storm Boelo. The warning is in effect from Saturday night through Monday morning, with authorities cautioning that full-leafed trees are at risk of snapping in the high winds.

The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued a code yellow weather warning for Northern Holland, Friesland, and Groningen due to the arrival of storm Boelo. This weather event follows storm Austen, which crossed the country yesterday. With trees still in full leaf, officials warn of a significant risk of falling branches and uprooted trees throughout the region. The warning remains in effect from Saturday evening at 10:00 PM until early Monday morning.

The alert follows a dangerous incident in the Amsterdam city center, where a tree collapsed onto a moving vehicle on the Anne Frankstraat. The driver, a woman, narrowly escaped the accident without any physical injuries. Residents are advised to stay cautious during the ongoing period of stormy weather, which is expected to persist through Sunday.

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