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Storm-Force Gusts Possible Thursday Night as Deep Low Nears Dutch Coast

Authorities prepare weather alerts after forecasts point to dangerous coastal gusts with heavy rain.

Overview

  • Forecasters expect the peak wind field from Thursday evening into Friday morning, with coastal gusts potentially exceeding 100 km/h and a real chance of a westerstorm (force 9).
  • Rijnmond projects roughly 15–25 mm of rain during the main event on Thursday and Thursday night, while Omroep Flevoland expects 40–70 mm across the week.
  • KNMI is expected to issue warnings for severe gusts, and restrictions on exposed infrastructure such as the Markerwaarddijk are possible.
  • The FeyenoordPanathinaikos match in Rotterdam on Thursday evening could coincide with the strongest wind increases and periods of heavy rain.
  • After the low shifts toward the North Sea and Denmark, conditions remain unsettled into the weekend with frequent showers, lingering gusts, and cooler afternoons near 10–12°C, though exact timing and intensities may still change.