Overview
- The warning covers Thursday evening into the night, when the Atlantic low is forecast to cross the North Sea and strengthen over the Netherlands.
- Forecasters expect very strong winds with coastal wind force 8–9 and locally 10, with gusts around 100 to 110 km/h most likely near the shore and in exposed locations.
- Heavy rain accompanies the system, with about 15 to 25 mm widely expected and locally higher totals reported in regional outlooks.
- Travel disruption is likely during the evening rush, and regional advice includes heading home earlier where possible and securing bicycles and loose objects.
- Meteorologists note considerable uncertainty in peak wind location and timing, and some outlets caution that alerts could be adjusted as new model runs arrive.