Tropical temps to give way to cooler weather later this week
2 years, 6 months ago

Tropical temps to give way to cooler weather later this week

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On Monday, many places in the Netherlands may still see thermometers climb to a tropical 30 degrees Celsius. But temperatures will gradually dip as the week continues, falling to the low twenties by Thursday - average temperatures for the time of year. Maximums will range between 26 on the Wadden islands and 31 degrees in the southeast on Monday, according to the meteorological institute KNMI. “Avoid open water and open areas, do not shelter under trees.” Tuesday could start out with showers in the northeast, but the rest of the country will be sunny and dry.

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Historic warmth hits Netherlands: March 8 sets new heat records nationwide
1 week, 1 day ago

Historic warmth hits Netherlands: March 8 sets new heat records nationwide

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The Netherlands recorded its warmest March 8 ever. At 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, the temperature in De Bilt, where the Dutch meteorological institute KNMI is based, reached 16.5 degrees Celsius, officially breaking the previous March 8 record of 16.0 degrees set in 2014, weeronline reports. At 12:40 p.m., the temperature in Hupsel rose to 19.0 degrees, surpassing the previous nationwide …

Sunny, unseasonably warm weather to dip back below freezing next week
1 week, 2 days ago

Sunny, unseasonably warm weather to dip back below freezing next week

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Netherlands residents best enjoy the unseasonably warm weather this weekend because after Monday, it’s back to freezing temperatures, according to the KNMI forecast. After a spectacularly red sunrise on Friday, caused by Sahara dust according to Weeronline, this weekend will see abundant sunshine and temperatures up to 19 degrees. “From Monday, increasing cloud cover followed by a chance of rain …

Netherlands to see weather rise from -2°C overnight to 19°C by the weekend
1 week, 5 days ago

Netherlands to see weather rise from -2°C overnight to 19°C by the weekend

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The Netherlands is set for a dramatic temperature swing this week, with nighttime lows of -2 degrees giving way to near summer-like conditions by the weekend. The warming trend begins Tuesday, with mostly clear skies and daytime highs ranging from 7 degrees on the Waddeneilanden to 12 degrees in the south. Areas exposed to wind from the water, including Friesland …

Sunny skies and spring temperatures expected across the Netherlands this week
2 weeks ago

Sunny skies and spring temperatures expected across the Netherlands this week

NL Times  

The Netherlands is set to experience a week of sunny and dry weather, with temperatures rising to spring-like levels, according to meteorological reports from weeronline. Night and early morning temperatures are expected to be slightly below freezing, leading to frost and potential fog formation. Nighttime temperatures may still hover around freezing on Wednesday and Thursday, but are projected to rise …

Netherlands set for warm, dry March as spring weather arrives
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Netherlands set for warm, dry March as spring weather arrives

NL Times  

The Netherlands is expected to experience an unusually warm and dry March, with forecasters predicting early spring weather and higher-than-average temperatures across the country. The first half of March is projected to be dominated by clear skies and mild temperatures, according to meteorological data. Forecasters suggest that many regions will experience double-digit highs, with temperatures in the interior possibly reaching …

This winter in Netherlands was dry, gloomy, and milder than typical
2 weeks, 3 days ago

This winter in Netherlands was dry, gloomy, and milder than typical

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The winter of 2024-2025 in the Netherlands was warmer and drier than usual, with fewer frost days and a record-breaking warm day in February. According to the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, the average winter temperature in De Bilt was 4.5 degrees, slightly above the normal 4.2 degrees. The highest recorded temperature occurred on February 21, when Woensdrecht reached 19.3 degrees, …

Wet start to spring break in the Netherlands, drier and sunnier later in the week
3 weeks ago

Wet start to spring break in the Netherlands, drier and sunnier later in the week

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The first weekdays of the spring break in the central and southern regions of the Netherlands will be wet, with rain persisting through Monday and Tuesday. However, conditions are expected to improve later in the week, with drier and sunnier weather on the way, according to Weeronline. Temperatures could reach up to 12 degrees in some areas on Monday and …

Record heat as the Netherlands marks 28 years without an Elfstedentocht
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Record heat as the Netherlands marks 28 years without an Elfstedentocht

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The Netherlands has now gone 28 consecutive winters without an Elfstedentocht, extending the longest drought in the event’s history. Meanwhile, an unseasonably warm February day shattered temperature records, raising further concerns about the impact of climate change on the country’s winter traditions. “We are now at 28 winters without a race, and there’s no indication that will change soon,” meteorologists …

Spring breaks out after cold snap as temperatures hit 18 degrees
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Spring breaks out after cold snap as temperatures hit 18 degrees

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Temperatures in the Netherlands will climb to between 15 to 18 degrees on Friday, ending the cold snap of recent weeks. Only along the IJsselmeer and in the Wadden Islands will temperatures remain around 10 degrees due to the relatively cold seawater. But for the rest of the country, and especially in the south where temperatures are expected to hit …

Temps up to 18°C today ring in spring-like weekend; Back to late winter next week
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Temps up to 18°C today ring in spring-like weekend; Back to late winter next week

NL Times  

The Netherlands is in for a spring-like weekend, starting with maximums of around 15 to 18 degrees on Friday. The afternoon will see temperatures climb to 15 degrees in the north and west and up to 18 degrees in some places in Limburg and Noord-Brabant. The Wadden Islands will have a much less pleasant day, with maximums around 10 degrees. …

Temps set to rise from -5°C overnight to 17°C by Friday afternoon
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Temps set to rise from -5°C overnight to 17°C by Friday afternoon

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A significant shift in weather is set to take place in the Netherlands, with temperatures soaring from below freezing to a mild spring warmth within just a few days. Temperatures in the Netherlands dipped to freezing levels on Tuesday night, with some areas experiencing a "feels-like" temperature as low as -13 degrees. By Friday, however, the weather will turn dramatically …

A chilly start to the week, but an early spring is on its way
3 weeks, 5 days ago

A chilly start to the week, but an early spring is on its way

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The Netherlands will experience a major shift in the weather this week, with the chilly days and night frosts giving way to almost spring-like conditions from Wednesday. After another frosty night, daytime temperatures will rise to 5° in the north and up to 10° in the south, accompanied by a mix of sunshine and cloud. Southern winds will continue to …

Netherlands faces sharp weather shift from winter cold to spring warmth
1 month ago

Netherlands faces sharp weather shift from winter cold to spring warmth

NL Times  

The Netherlands will experience a dramatic weather shift in the coming weeks, transitioning from freezing temperatures to unseasonably warm conditions, according to meteorological service Weeronline. The current cold spell has brought widespread frost, with daytime temperatures barely above freezing and nighttime lows dropping significantly in clear areas. By next week, a shift in wind direction to the southwest will bring …

Six nights below freezing forecast for the Netherlands
1 month, 1 week ago

Six nights below freezing forecast for the Netherlands

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The Netherlands is in for some cold weather in the coming week. The meteorological institute KNMI forecasts six nights of minimums dipping to freezing or below, starting tomorrow night. Temperatures are around 4 degrees, but the moderate to fairly strong easterly wind will make it feel colder. The day will be less windy, with a weak to moderate east-to-southeasterly wind, …

Milder winter weather expected in the Netherlands this week
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Milder winter weather expected in the Netherlands this week

NL Times  

The Netherlands is experiencing a brief period of milder weather after a cold weekend, with temperatures expected to rise slightly in the coming days. A mix of sunshine and cooler temperatures will dominate much of the week, with the possibility of some light rain midweek, according to weeronline. Starting on Tuesday, there will be a shift in weather as winds …

First moderate frost of the season hits the Netherlands
1 month, 2 weeks ago

First moderate frost of the season hits the Netherlands

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The Netherlands has officially experienced its first moderate frost of the season, later than usual. Typically, the first moderate frost of the winter occurs around December 22 at the KNMI weather station. Last year, the first moderate frost was recorded on January 18, with temperatures dropping to -6.6 degrees. The first local moderate frost this season was reported on January …

Partly sunny days and cold nights in Netherlands this weekend
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Partly sunny days and cold nights in Netherlands this weekend

NL Times  

After a week of wet, changeable weather, the Netherlands will have sunshine and no rain this weekend. The nights and mornings will be very cold, with minimums below zero, so remember your gloves and scarf if you’re heading out early, Weeronline said. “Elsewhere the sun will shine brightly.” On Sunday, “the greyness will disappear again fairly quickly, and then a …

Dutch enjoy early spring but rising sea level looms: KNMI report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dutch enjoy early spring but rising sea level looms: KNMI report

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Temperatures in the Netherlands have risen by twice as much as in the rest of the world, weather bureau KNMI says in its annual state-of-the-climate report. Last year marked the hottest year worldwide with a rise in average temperature of over 1.5° compared with the pre-industrial era, a figure that was deemed critical according to the Paris Climate Agreement. Since …

Milder, less gloomy weather coming to the Netherlands from Wednesday
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Milder, less gloomy weather coming to the Netherlands from Wednesday

NL Times  

Cold and icy conditions in the Netherlands are set to improve this week, with milder and wetter weather expected from Wednesday. The warning applied to Groningen, Drenthe, Overijssel, Gelderland, Utrecht, Noord-Brabant, and Limburg, where light rain and freezing temperatures created hazardous conditions on untreated roads, bridges, and bike paths. Monday morning saw mist and light rain, particularly in the eastern …

Frosty days increasingly rare, setting new weather record
2 months ago

Frosty days increasingly rare, setting new weather record

Dutch News  

Despite the overnight frosts of the past few days, and the snow in the south of the Netherlands, there has been no 24-hour period of sub zero temperatures at the De Bilt weather station for 756 days – and that means a new weather record. “Ice days” are becoming increasingly rare in the Netherlands as average temperatures rise, and 2024 …

Freezing temperatures spark local ice skating opportunities in the Netherlands
2 months ago

Freezing temperatures spark local ice skating opportunities in the Netherlands

NL Times  

Freezing temperatures are set to grip parts of the Netherlands overnight, with lows dipping well below freezing in the eastern and southern regions, WeerOnline reports. In some areas, conditions may allow for skating on local ice and skeeler tracks Tuesday morning, though the frost will not be sufficient for widespread skating, meteorologists warn. Temperatures are forecast to drop to between …

Wind gusts of up to 100 km/h again expected in the Netherlands today
2 months, 1 week ago

Wind gusts of up to 100 km/h again expected in the Netherlands today

NL Times  

The Netherlands can yet again expect strong, sustained winds, accompanied by heavy gusts of up to 100 kilometers per hour on Monday. The blustery weather again raised concerns for the safety of bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians, prompting a Code Yellow weather warning from Dutch meteorological institute KNMI. Gusts could reach up to 100 km/h along coastal areas and the Wadden …

Snow to hit the Netherlands on Sunday, but it won't last long
2 months, 1 week ago

Snow to hit the Netherlands on Sunday, but it won't last long

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The Netherlands is set to experience its first snowfall of the year this weekend, with wintry showers possible in the north on Friday and Saturday, and snow spreading from the south overnight from Saturday into Sunday. Icy conditions may temporarily affect roads and pavements across the country, but in the southern and central regions, the snow will quickly turn to …

Snowfall expected throughout the Netherlands on Sunday morning
2 months, 1 week ago

Snowfall expected throughout the Netherlands on Sunday morning

NL Times  

The whole of the Netherlands can expect snowfall during the overnight period leading into Sunday morning. A moderate south-easterly wind will bring cold air, causing the temperature to drop below freezing, according to WeerOnline. In the northeast of the country, the snow will remain on the ground for the longest period of time Sunday morning. The temperature will remain mild …

Third rainiest New Year’s Day since Dutch record keeping began in 1901
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Third rainiest New Year’s Day since Dutch record keeping began in 1901

NL Times  

The 15.1 millimeters of rain measured at the National Weather Station in De Bilt made New Year’s Day of 2025 the third wettest since the weather institute, the KNMI, started keeping track of the weather in 1901. The most rain ever to fall on the first day of the year came in 1943 followed by 1939 and 2003, which both …

Wet snow possible after stormy start to the New Year, heavy winds to soften up
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Wet snow possible after stormy start to the New Year, heavy winds to soften up

NL Times  

A stormy New Year’s Day unfolded across much of the Netherlands, with heavy winds, rain, and localized hazardous weather affecting large parts of the country. Dutch meteorological service KNMI extended Wednesday's Code Yellow warning for severe wind gusts in the northern and western regions, which lasted into the early evening hours. Winds from the southwest were strong inland and even …

New Year’s weather warning issued for wind gusts of up to 100 km/h
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Year’s weather warning issued for wind gusts of up to 100 km/h

NL Times  

Those celebrating New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in the Netherlands can expect heavy gusts of wind, and the possibility of sustained storm-force winds along the coast could put a damper on festivities. Dutch national meteorological office KNMI has issued predicted gusts ranging up to 90 kilometers per hour, with weather website WeerOnline predicting a peak of up to …

2024: record heat, rain, and storms in the Netherlands
2 months, 2 weeks ago

2024: record heat, rain, and storms in the Netherlands

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The year 2024 in the Netherlands set records for heat, rainfall, and storms, according to weeronline. With an average annual temperature of 11.8 degrees, 2024 tied with 2023 as the warmest year ever recorded in the country. Both the average maximum temperature of 15.7 degrees and the average minimum temperature of 7.7 degrees were significantly higher than usual, with the …

2024 likely to tie record for warmest year in the Netherlands
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 likely to tie record for warmest year in the Netherlands

NL Times  

The year 2024 is poised to match the record set in 2023 for the warmest year ever recorded in the Netherlands, with an average temperature of 11.8 degrees, well above the typical 10.6 degrees, weeronline reports. The year saw 102 warm days, 28 summer days, and four tropical days, though no regional heatwave was recorded. However, despite several hot spells, …

Another gray Christmas for the Netherlands
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Another gray Christmas for the Netherlands

NL Times  

For the 14th consecutive year, the Netherlands will experience a Christmas without snow, according to forecasts by Weeronline. A brief cooler spell is expected later in the week as southeastern winds bring chillier air, with temperatures dropping to around 5 degrees by the weekend. On the first day of Christmas, the nation is forecasted to see persistent gray skies, with …

Cold front & rain more likely than White Christmas in the Netherlands next week
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cold front & rain more likely than White Christmas in the Netherlands next week

NL Times  

As the holiday season approaches, the weather in the Netherlands is expected to take a colder turn next week, with fluctuating temperatures and frequent rain showers. According to KNMI, starting Monday, December 23, you can expect a mix of cloudy skies and scattered rain showers, with temperatures ranging from 6 to 8 degrees. Friday, December 27, will mark the end …

Mild weather to persist with occasional rain across the Netherlands
3 months ago

Mild weather to persist with occasional rain across the Netherlands

NL Times  

The Netherlands is experiencing an unusually mild stretch of December weather, with gray skies, some sunny days, occasional rain, and temperatures consistently above seasonal averages, according to forecasts from KNMI and Weeronline. Sunday, December 15, is expected to continue seeing mild weather, with predominantly gray skies and occasional light rain or drizzle, particularly inland. Wednesday could bring the warmest temperatures …

Wind gusts up to 110 km/h on Friday across much of the Netherlands
3 months, 1 week ago

Wind gusts up to 110 km/h on Friday across much of the Netherlands

NL Times  

Those in the northern half of the Netherlands can expect severe winds on Friday morning and afternoon, with gusts approaching 110 kilometers per hour. Six of the country’s provinces were placed under a Code Yellow weather warning starting as early as 4 a.m., and lasting as late as 1 p.m. “Strong wind gusts are expected in the north, northwest, and …

Wind gusts up to 120 km/h on Friday across much of the Netherlands
3 months, 1 week ago

Wind gusts up to 120 km/h on Friday across much of the Netherlands

NL Times  

Most of the provinces of the Netherlands were expected to be hit with severe winds on Friday morning and afternoon, with gusts approaching 120 kilometers per hour. Nine of the country’s provinces were placed under a Code Yellow weather warning starting as early as 4 a.m., and lasting as late as 1 p.m. “Strong wind gusts are expected in the …

Low temperatures with wet and windy conditions are expected this week
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Low temperatures with wet and windy conditions are expected this week

NL Times  

The Netherlands is expected to experience low temperatures, with a mix of dry, slightly windy, and rainy conditions throughout the upcoming week. Sunday afternoon will remain mostly sunny, with temperatures ranging from 6 degrees in the north to 9 degrees in the south. Overnight, temperatures are expected to rise slightly, reaching around 7 degrees in the northern provinces and 10 …

Sunday was warmest ever November 24, and a mild winter is ahead
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunday was warmest ever November 24, and a mild winter is ahead

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November 24 will go down in the history books as the warmest on record, with the temperature reaching 14.7° at the De Bilt weather station near Hilversum, where official records are set. The temperature is also set to remain between 13° and 16° on Monday, double the average temperature at the end of November, but it well below the 17.2° …

Gray and wet weather to switch to clear skies and cold nights mid-week
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gray and wet weather to switch to clear skies and cold nights mid-week

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With snow on Thursday and Friday followed by a heat record on Sunday, the Netherlands’ run-up to winter has been exciting, to say the least. The last days of autumn will be wet and gray, switching to calmer autumn weather with colder nights from Thursday, Weeronline reported. Temperatures will be around 15 degrees inland until mid-afternoon, but will then quickly …

Next week to be gloomy and stormy, wet snow expected
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Next week to be gloomy and stormy, wet snow expected

NL Times  

The change in the weather that will take place in the Netherlands next week may cause icy roads for a while, weather service Weeronline reports. However, the weather will change from Tuesday, A large-scale precipitation area that is moving over the Netherlands from the United Kingdom will probably already cause wet snow that day. However, the chance of a slightly …

Last day of calm autumn weather; Rainy weekend ahead, maybe wet snow next week
4 months ago

Last day of calm autumn weather; Rainy weekend ahead, maybe wet snow next week

NL Times  

Today will be the last day of calm autumn weather in the Netherlands. Next week will be colder, with a chance of the first wet snow of the season, Weeronline reports. Maximums will range from 12 degrees near the sea to 10 degrees inland, with a weak to moderate southwesterly wind. The forecast for Monday is still somewhat uncertain, but …

Sunny start to a summery week in the Netherlands; Temps up to 32 degrees tomorrow
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunny start to a summery week in the Netherlands; Temps up to 32 degrees tomorrow

NL Times  

Summer will be in full swing in the Netherlands this week. “It is sunny everywhere again, and the temperature will rise considerably.” Inland will reach tropical temperatures on a large scale, with maximums climbing to 30 degrees, maybe even 32 in Limburg. “However, it could still reach 30 degrees in the far south,” Weeronline said. “However, the dry moments seem …

Rainy and mild Easter Monday expected in the Netherlands
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rainy and mild Easter Monday expected in the Netherlands

NL Times  

The start of summertime will be accompanied by localized precipitation this year. According to the weather service Weeronline, Sunday and Easter Monday are generally dry and mild for the time of year. However, the weather will change slightly on Easter Monday. Easter Monday, however, will begin rainy in most of the country, with the chance of showers decreasing from the …

Temps to rise to 18°C on Thursday before cooling off a bit
1 year ago

Temps to rise to 18°C on Thursday before cooling off a bit

NL Times  

Netherlands residents can look forward to a brief reprieve from the current gray and cooler weather. Thursday will be a beautiful spring day with maximums up to 18 degrees Celsius and lots of room for sunshine, according to the KNMI. “This afternoon will be a little better in a few places, and the sun will break through.” But more showers …

Sunny weekend expected in the Netherlands, Cooler weather next week
1 year ago

Sunny weekend expected in the Netherlands, Cooler weather next week

NL Times  

The Netherlands will enjoy a mostly dry and sunny weekend, with highs near 12 degrees Celsius. After a rather pleasant Wednesday morning and afternoon, the nighttime will bring dry weather with lows around 3 degrees, potentially reaching freezing in areas with the clearest skies. The east to northeast wind will be light to moderate as Thursday transitions to partly cloudy …

Snow expected in the Netherlands on Monday and Tuesday
1 year, 2 months ago

Snow expected in the Netherlands on Monday and Tuesday

NL Times  

Monday will have numerous snow showers in the Netherlands. Locally, you could say there will be more of a White Monday than a Blue Monday, Weeronline reports. Blue Monday is the name given to the third Monday of January, which is called ‘the most depressing day of the year.’ It was invented by the British psychologist Cliff Arnal, who even …

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week
1 year, 3 months ago

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week

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The Netherlands will be hit by showers, strong winds, and chilly temperatures from Friday and there could even be sleet or snow next week, according to the Weeronline weather bureau. Northwesterly winds will bring heavy rain to much of the country at times, and this could fall as hail or sleet, Weeronline says. On Sunday, the rain will clear and …

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week
1 year, 3 months ago

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will be hit by showers, strong winds, and chilly temperatures from Friday and there could even be sleet or snow next week, according to the Weeronline weather bureau. Northwesterly winds will bring heavy rain to much of the country at times, and this could fall as hail or sleet, Weeronline says. On Sunday, the rain will clear and …

Warmest ever September 7, but smog warning in much of the Netherlands
1 year, 6 months ago

Warmest ever September 7, but smog warning in much of the Netherlands

NL Times  

The Netherlands broke the warm weather record for the second day in a row, with the official temperature in De Bilt, Utrecht breaching 27.1 degrees at about 12:40 p.m., according to the weather station at the headquarters of the Dutch meteorological institute, KNMI. The Netherlands is in for more warm weather this weekend, with maximums remaining around 30 degrees Celsius …

NL gets 2 tropical days for every degree of warming; Mediterranean warming alarmingly
1 year, 7 months ago

NL gets 2 tropical days for every degree of warming; Mediterranean warming alarmingly

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The Netherlands gets two extra tropical days for every degree of global warming, the meteorological institute KNMI reported on Thursday, one day after the Spanish weather institute Aemet raised the alarm about the increasing temperatures of the Mediterranean Sea. The average temperature of the Mediterranean Sea at the Spanish coast reached 24.6 degrees this month - 2.2 degrees higher than …

Warning issued for strong winds along the Dutch coast on Sunday
1 year, 8 months ago

Warning issued for strong winds along the Dutch coast on Sunday

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Early Sunday morning will be marked by heavy wind gusts of 75 to 90 kilometers per hour in some parts of the Netherlands, said the KNMI, the Dutch national meteorological service. Saturday should see temperatures climb from about 18 degrees Celsius overnight to 22 degrees along the coast, 24 degrees in Groningen, and 25 degrees in the east and south. …

Stormy weather set to hit the Netherlands on Tuesday
1 year, 8 months ago

Stormy weather set to hit the Netherlands on Tuesday

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The KNMI weather bureau has issued a code yellow weather warning for Tuesday, saying that strong winds, rain and hail are likely over much of the country. Tuesday morning will begin with sunshine but by the afternoon, heavy storms will hit the south of the country, bringing plenty of rain and hail. “I don’t think the storms will amount to …

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