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Split Weekend in the Netherlands Precedes Possible Second Heatwave

A forecasted switch to southwesterly then southerly winds next week could push daytime highs toward 30°C and raise the chance of an official heatwave if warm conditions hold.

Overview

  • Forecasters say today will be mild and mostly dry with highs around 24–26°C and light winds.
  • Saturday is expected to be the warmest day of the immediate period with sunshine and temperatures near 26–28°C.
  • Sunday will turn markedly cooler with buiige showers and a few millimetres of rain in places that will locally break the month‑long dry spell.
  • Models predict a wind shift to the southwest and south from Tuesday that should drive temperatures into the high 20s by Wednesday and toward 30°C by Thursday, creating the possibility of a second hittegolf if three consecutive days of ≥30°C occur.
  • The weather change matters for farmers, water supply and outdoor events, and meteorologists say confidence will rise with new model runs early next week before any official heatwave is declared.