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2 days, 9 hours ago

Nationwide snow and ice warnings; code orange in Limburg, Brabant

NL Times

Weather warnings for snow and icy conditions were issued Thursday across much of the Netherlands, with significant disruptions expected for commuters. The KNMI has implemented code orange weather warning in Limburg and Noord-Brabant until midday, later downgrading these regions to code yellow. Code yellow warnings are to remain in effect for Gelderland throughout the day, while other eastern provinces, Utrecht, …

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5 days, 9 hours 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 …

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6 days, 9 hours ago

Heavy snow triggers KNMI code yellow for poor visibility and slippery roads

NL Times

Heavy snowfall blanketed large parts of the Netherlands on Saturday night, causing widespread disruptions and prompting the KNMI to issue a nationwide Code Yellow weather warning. The warning highlights slippery road conditions, reduced visibility, and warns of the potential for travel delays and accidents. However, as temperatures rose, snow rapidly turned to rain in southern and central parts of the …

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1 week ago

Code Yellow warning extended for icy roads and snowfall across the Netherlands

NL Times

The KNMI has extended a Code Yellow warning for several provinces in the Netherlands due to icy roads and expected snowfall. On Saturday morning, freezing conditions affected roads in Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe, Overijssel, and parts of Flevoland. The warning is expected to remain in place in these provinces until late morning, with conditions in Groningen improving around 11:00. Friesland, Groningen, …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Warning issued for snow and ice on the roads from tonight through Sunday

NL Times

Nearly half of the Netherlands was placed under a weather warning starting Friday night, and all of the country will be under an alert on Sunday morning for freezing temperatures and a chance of snow, causing low visibility and icy conditions on the roadways. “From tonight until Saturday morning, it may be slippery in localized areas in the north and …

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1 week, 3 days 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 …

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1 week, 4 days ago

KNMI extends weather warnings; multiple New Year's events canceled

NL Times

The KNMI has extended its weather warnings for North Holland, Friesland, Groningen, and South Holland, citing the potential for hazardous conditions due to strong winds. The current warnings indicate that during the New Year's period, the northwestern regions of the Netherlands may experience severe wind gusts. The institute notes that overland wind gusts may reach up to 80 km/h, while …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Dutch climate trends show 2024 as one of the warmest years on record

NL Times

The latest climate timeline for the Netherlands, visualized through the "climate stripes," reveals 2024 as one of the warmest years in recorded history. Published annually by the KNMI, the timeline now spans from 1901 to 2024, with the newest addition—a deep red stripe—representing the average temperature of 11.8 degrees for the year. The latest data places 2024 alongside 2023 as …

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1 week, 5 days 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 …

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2 weeks ago

Dense fog prompts KNMI code yellow for poor visibility

NL Times

Dense fog blanketed much of the Netherlands from Friday evening into Saturday morning, causing numerous road accidents and significant disruptions at airports. The KNMI warned Friday morning that the fog could cause traffic disruptions, with some areas reporting visibility as low as 111 meters, according to weather service Weeronline. Several road accidents were reported overnight, although authorities have not confirmed …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

No let up in gloomy weather, and rain likely at New Year

Dutch News

There have been just 27 hours of sunshine in December, and little change is likely by the end of the year, weather forecasters say. On Friday, the KNMI weather bureau issued a code yellow fog warning for the entire country but said there will be no blue skies once the fog lifts, and it will be chilly, particularly in the …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Dutch New Year's to bring rotten weather; Only 27 hours of sunshine in gloomy December

NL Times

The sun has shined for just 27 hours so far in December in the Netherlands. Every day through the end of the year carries a chance of sunshine of only about 10 percent, according to Dutch meteorological office KNMI. The chance of stormy weather with stiff wind gusts and heavier rain will build on New Year's Eve. The KNMI noted …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

KNMI issues code yellow weather alert for strong winds in northern Netherlands

NL Times

The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute has issued a Code Yellow warning for strong winds expected to affect the northwestern and northern provinces of the Netherlands from late Sunday night into Monday morning. Strong gusts of wind, reaching speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour over land and as high as 100 kilometers per hour along the coast, are predicted. …

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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

2024 equals 2023's record average temperature: KNMI

Dutch News

This year has been extremely warm with the average temperature equalling that of 2023 at 11.8°, the KNMI weather bureau said on Monday. This means 2023 and 2024 are both the warmest years since official records began in 1901, the KNMI said. The repeat of last year’s record is in line with research by the European weather service Copernicus which …

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1 month ago

More than 100 flights cancelled as strong winds hit the north

Dutch News

More than 100 flights to and from Schiphol airport were cancelled on Friday because of the stormy weather and the KNMI weather bureau has issued a code yellow warning for all but the south of the country. The airport authority is recommending travellers check with their airline first to see if their flights are affected. The KNMI says winds of …

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1 month ago

Strong winds force 100 flight cancellations at Schiphol Airport; Road users also warned

NL Times

Severe winds forced the cancellation of over 100 flights at Schiphol Airport on Friday morning, with disruptions expected to continue into the afternoon. The Dutch meteorological institute issued a yellow weather warning for much of the country, predicting gusts between 75 and 90 kilometers per hour. Coastal areas were expected to experience even stronger winds, reaching up to 100 kilometers …

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1 month 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 …

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1 month 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 …

Netherlands Wind Gusts Knmi Ijsselmeer

1 month ago

Are you heat fit or just hot? KNMI introduces heat impact index

Dutch News

The KNMI weather bureau, research institute TNO, health institute RIVM and the VU university have joined forces to develop a new system to warn people about the dangers of the increasingly hot weather. “Heavy protective clothing increases the risk of heat stress enormously,” Kingma said. “By adapting work spaces staff will remain productive, even in high temperatures,” TNO work hygiene …

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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Forecasters face backlash over latest named storm: BBC weatherman says Met Office naming system is 'counter-productive and causes unnecessary worry' after Storm Conall had 'no impact'

Daily Mail

A top BBC meteorologist has claimed storm naming can be 'counter productive' after Storm Conall swept through Britain with only a single yellow rain warning. ‘That’s certainly been the case with Storm Conall, which slid across the south of the UK to the Netherlands with just a glancing blow of up to 30mm of rain for some southern counties.’ But …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Storm Conall: Strong winds this afternoon; Over 30 flights already canceled at Schiphol

NL Times

Storm Conall will hit the Netherlands later today, bringing strong winds into an already rainy day from late this afternoon. The KNMI issued a code yellow strong winds warning for most of the country, starting in Zuid-Holland, Noord-Holland, and the IJseelmeergebied at 4:00 p.m., then spreading to Utrecht, Gelderland, Flevoland, Friesland, Overijssel, and the Waddenzee at 5:00 p.m., and Groningen …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Code Orange alert issued for Storm Conall, Gusts of 130 km/h likely

NL Times

The KNMI has upgraded its weather warning for storm Conall to a code orange for the northern half of the Netherlands. A code yellow warning applies in these provinces before and after the code orange, starting from around 4:00 p.m. “Dangerous situations can arise here. “There is a risk of accidents caused by breaking tree branches and blown around objects …

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Nationwide snow and ice warnings; code orange in Limburg, Brabant

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

Heavy snow triggers KNMI code yellow for poor visibility and slippery roads

Code Yellow warning extended for icy roads and snowfall across the Netherlands

Warning issued for snow and ice on the roads from tonight through Sunday

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

KNMI extends weather warnings; multiple New Year's events canceled

Dutch climate trends show 2024 as one of the warmest years on record

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

Dense fog prompts KNMI code yellow for poor visibility

No let up in gloomy weather, and rain likely at New Year

Dutch New Year's to bring rotten weather; Only 27 hours of sunshine in gloomy December

KNMI issues code yellow weather alert for strong winds in northern Netherlands

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

2024 equals 2023's record average temperature: KNMI

More than 100 flights cancelled as strong winds hit the north

Strong winds force 100 flight cancellations at Schiphol Airport; Road users also warned

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

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

Are you heat fit or just hot? KNMI introduces heat impact index

Low temperatures with wet and windy conditions are expected this week

Forecasters face backlash over latest named storm: BBC weatherman says Met Office naming system is 'counter-productive and causes unnecessary worry' after Storm Conall had 'no impact'

Storm Conall: Strong winds this afternoon; Over 30 flights already canceled at Schiphol

Code Orange alert issued for Storm Conall, Gusts of 130 km/h likely