these are the consequences in your region

What impact can you expect from storm Ciarán in our country?

The RMI warns throughout the country code yellow for wind. Wind peaks of 80 to 100 km/h are expected in the center of the country and in Flanders, and between 90 and 110 km/h in the west. Even stronger gusts of wind are possible during showers.

The RMI warns of damage during such gusts. “It is therefore advisable to be very careful,” he said.

In West Flanders, and also on the coast, there is code orange called off. With code orange it is recommended to be prepared for stormy weather and to follow the advice of the competent authority.

Impact on train traffic

Train traffic is experiencing the most disruption in West Flanders. For example, there are rides all day on Thursday no trains between Bruges and the coast in both directions. The trains between Lichtervelde and De Panne and between Kortrijk and Poperinge will also not run.

In addition, there will be one speed limit for the entire railway network apply up to 80 km/h, with the exception of high-speed lines where the speed is limited to 160 km/h. Travelers should therefore expect more delays than usual.

“The intention is to lift this speed restriction from Thursday evening at 6 p.m., provided that weather conditions permit,” it said.

Antwerp

• At green and recreational areas are preventively closed until Friday afternoon.
• In Antwerp All parks and cemeteries are closed. They will only open again from Friday 3 November, after an inspection has been carried out for storm damage.
• The roof terrace of the MAS will also be closed. The Middelheim Museum is also closed. All access restrictions are indicated.

East Flanders

• At provincial domains, forests and nature reserves remain closed.

West Flanders

• At provincial domains are closed.
• In Brugge the Boudewijn Seapark closes its outdoor attractions.
• In the city Ostend the Mercator museum ship, Fort Napoleon, De Schorre sports park, the picket fence, the breakwaters and various catering establishments close their doors during the storm. The city council advises all its residents to stay indoors.
• In Newport the historic light show ‘Where Water Was’ is cancelled. The petting zoo, sports park, picket fences and parks also remain closed.
• In From Breakdown the rollercoasters in Plopsaland do not end.

Flemish Brabant

• Of provincial domains van Huizingen, Kessel-Lo and Halve Maan Diest are closed.
• In Leuven All parks and the Botanical Garden will remain closed.

Brussel

• The Sonian Forest and the regional parks, nature reserves and forests are closed to the public.
• Brussels Environment recommends not to go near trees.