02 January 2024 18:44
The KNMI issued code orange on Tuesday for the provinces of North Holland and Friesland, the Wadden Islands and the IJsselmeer. Storm Henk could cause strong wind gusts in that area. In the rest of the country the yellow code applies.
The KNMI warns that wind gusts in the north-west of the country can reach speeds of more than 110 per hour. The strongest wind gusts are expected in coastal areas. Speeds of 120 kilometers per hour are possible there.
Wind gusts of up to 100 kilometers per hour are possible on the IJsselmeer. In the rest of the country the wind reaches speeds of between 80 and 90 kilometers per hour.
The gusts of wind come from a south-west direction. They are caused by Storm Henk, the first storm of the year. Strong gusts of wind will last all evening. During the night the gusts of wind from the south will decrease again.
According to the KNMI, with code orange there is “a high probability of dangerous or extreme weather conditions with a strong impact”. There is a local risk of damage, injury or much discomfort.
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First storm of 2024 arriving: code yellow tonight for storm Henk
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