The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for heavy wind gusts in the northwestern Netherlands, including North Holland, from Saturday night into Sunday. These weather conditions are expected to cause potential disruptions for road traffic.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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