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Storm Conall will bring increased winds in the early afternoon hours, as reported by Weeronline. The phase of maximum intensity is expected between 6pm and 10pm.
š Code orange for storm Conall, which is causing very heavy gusts of wind in the north of the country today. Keep an eye on the KNMI app or the website when the weather warning applies to your province. #Connell pic.twitter.com/v75OQgs1oF
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The provinces along the coast are most at risk, with particularly intense winds, while gusts between 100 and 130 km/h are expected in Amsterdam. The wind force in the city is not expected to exceed level 9 and the probability of an hour of force 10 winds (strong storm) is 20%, the weather portal says.
If this happened, it would be the first time since Poly, which hit during the summer of 2023: on that occasion, gusts of up to 146 km/h were recorded at the IJmuiden weather station.
These are the forecasts for the storm: in the afternoon, the wind will initially blow from the south, progressively increasing in intensity. By late afternoon, winds will rotate from southwest to west, reaching strength 8 along the west coast and becoming (very) strong in the internal areas.
On the coasts, gusts between are expected 80 e 95 km/h already in the last hours of the afternoon.
In the evening, the wind will shift further to the northwest, bringing the storm’s maximum impact between 6pm and 9pm. West Coast: High probability (about 70%) of strong winds 9 (storm). Possible temporary achievement of strength 10 (strong storm). If the wind maintained this intensity for a full hour, it would be a severe storm (with a 20% chance) Gusts: Generally between 80 e 100 km/h over much of the country. In coastal regions, possibility of very intense gusts up to approx 110 km/h.
In light of the increasing frequency and intensity of severe weather āevents, how is theā£ Netherlands investing inā long-term strategiesā for climate resilience andā¤ adaptation?
## World Today News Interview: Bracing ā¢for Storm Conall
**Introduction:**
Welcome to ā£World Today News, where we ā¢bring you the latest insights on current events. Tonight, we’re discussing the impending arrival of Storm Conall, a powerful weather system set to hitā¢ theā Netherlands. Joining us are two esteemed guests:
* **Dr. Emily van derā Linde**, a meteorologist with the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI).
* **Mr. Jan Pieterse**,ā¢ a spokesperson for theā¢ National Disaster Reliefā Agency.
Thank you both for joining āus.
**Section 1: Understanding the Storm**
* Dr. van der Linde, could you please explain toā our viewers the key ā¢characteristics of Stormā¤ Conall and what makesā it particularly noteworthy?
* Looking at the projectedā wind speeds and areas of impact, what specific challenges do you anticipate Storm Conall presenting to the country?
**Section 2: Preparedness and Safety**
* Mr.ā£ Pieterse, ā¢what measures are currently in place to ā¤prepareā for the impact of Storm Conall? How is the National Disaster Relief Agency coordinating with local authorities?
* What specific āadvice would you offer ā£toā our viewers, particularly those livingā¤ in coastal areas or āregionsā expected to beā hardest hit? What steps can they take to ā¢ensure their safety andā protect their property?
**Section 3: Historical Context and Future Implications**
* Dr. vanā£ der Linde, how does Storm Conall compare to recentā severe ā¤weather events in the Netherlands, such as Storm Poly from last summer? Are we seeing a trend towards more frequent āand ā£intense storms?
* Mr. Pieterse, how is āthe experience gained from past storms shaping the ādisasterā£ preparedness and response strategies for the future? āWhatā lessons haveā¤ been learned,ā and how can we better ā¤adapt to the increasing impact of ā¢severe weather events?
**Section 4: Looking Ahead**
* Dr. vanā¢ der Linde, what are theā¢ forecasts for the hours and days following Storm Conall’s peak intensity? What kind of residual impacts can we expect?
*ā Mr. Pieterse, what are the next steps for the National āDisaster Relief Agency once āthe storm passes? How willā¢ the recovery ā£and rebuilding efforts be coordinated?
**Conclusion:**
Thank you,ā£ Dr. van der Linde ā¢and Mr. Pieterse, for ā¤your invaluable insights intoā this potentially critical weather event.
We encourage our viewers to stay informed, heed the warningsā from authorities, and take all necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones. We will continue to āmonitor ā¢the situation closely and provide updates asā they become available.
Remember,ā by āworking together andā£ taking a proactive approach to safety, we can weather this storm.
