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KNMI Issues Code Yellow for Gelderland Over Heavy Showers

Short, intense downpours with thunder, hail, gusts pose a clear risk to outdoor events, localized flooding, and brief hail damage

Overview

  • The KNMI has issued a code yellow for Gelderland warning of heavy, sometimes intense showers with a risk of thunder, hail and strong wind gusts.
  • Weerplaza meteorologist Alfred Snoek says showers will dominate the day with rain already in the morning, intermittent afternoon sunshine, a likely late-afternoon easing, and renewed showers overnight into Friday.
  • Showers will be highly localized and short-lived in many places, which means some areas may see sudden heavy downpours or hail while nearby towns remain dry.
  • The late-afternoon reduction in activity could allow parts of the rivierengebied and areas near the Randmeren to hold outdoor events without rain for a while.
  • Meteorologists expect a friendlier Friday with more sun, weaker wind and temperatures near 18°C, but they advise residents to follow updates because timing and location of intense showers can change rapidly.