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KNMI Issues Code Yellow for Night Thunderstorms in Eight Provinces

The advisory warns of hail, very heavy short-term rain and gusts that can break branches or topple trees, causing local flooding, travel disruption.

Overview

  • The KNMI has an active code yellow for tonight between 22:00 and 03:00 covering eight provinces and excluding Overijssel, Drenthe, Friesland and Groningen.
  • Forecasters say the storms carry a high chance of hail and intense rainfall in short bursts that can produce local flooding and pooled streets.
  • The institute expects wind gusts of about 60–75 km/h that can break branches or topple whole trees and damage light structures.
  • KNMI flagged a possible second code yellow for tomorrow afternoon between 14:00 and 19:00 if conditions persist or worsen.
  • A new KNMI app feature that sends a location-based 15-minute severe-storm alert has just been launched, users must update and opt in to receive warnings and are asked to report feedback as the tool is refined.