Table of Contents
- 1 Code orange
- 2
- 3 Heavy gusts of wind expected
- 4 Naming of storms
- 5 Winterstorm
- 6 What can I expect and what can I do?
- 7 **Given the predicted impact of strong winds, what are the DRR’s top three priority recommendations for individuals and communities to minimize risk and ensure their safety during Storm Conall?**
26 november 2024
Storm Conall reaches the Netherlands on Wednesday, November 27. We expect very heavy gusts of wind in the west and north of the country on Wednesday evening. A code orange has been issued for the provinces of North Holland, Flevoland, Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe and Overijssel.
Code orange
Below is an overview of the provinces where code orange applies, with the corresponding times.
Province Times North Holland 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Flevoland 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Friesland, Overijssel, Drenthe 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Groningen 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Heavy gusts of wind expected
On Wednesday evening there will be very heavy wind gusts in the north, of 120-130 km/h in the coastal area. Wind gusts of 100-110 km/h are expected inland. The area with the wind gusts moves from west to northeast. In the night to Thursday, the heavy gusts of wind leave Groningen. Stay informed via the KNMI app.
Naming of storms
Storms for which the KNMI issues a code orange or red for wind gusts, such as now with storm Conall.
The list of names for the 2024-2025 season has been compiled together with the weather services Met Office (Great Britain) and Met Éireann (Ireland). The name Conall was introduced by the Irish weather service. The new storm season started on September 1.
Winterstorm
Conall is a winter storm. The KNMI makes a distinction between winter and summer storms. Summer storms are less common than winter storms. Due to the smaller temperature differences, a summer storm is often less severe and lasts shorter than a winter storm.
What can I expect and what can I do?
Traffic and outdoor activities may be affected by heavy gusts of wind.
**Given the predicted impact of strong winds, what are the DRR’s top three priority recommendations for individuals and communities to minimize risk and ensure their safety during Storm Conall?**
## Interview: Riding Out Storm Conall
**Guests:**
* **Dr. Emily Van der Meer:** Meteorologist at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)
* **Januari van der Linden:** Spokesperson for the Dutch Disaster Relief Agency (DRR)
**Introduction:**
Welcome everyone to World Today News. The Netherlands is bracing for the arrival of Storm Conall, a powerful winter storm expected to hit the country on Wednesday evening, bringing with it potentially damaging winds. To help us understand the situation and prepare for the storm, we’re joined today by Dr. Emily Van der Meer, a meteorologist at the KNMI, and Januari van der Linden, a spokesperson for the Dutch Disaster Relief Agency.
**Section 1: Understanding the Storm**
**Host:** Dr. Van der Meer, can you tell us more about Storm Conall? What makes it noteworthy, and why are we seeing such strong wind warnings?
**Dr. Van der Meer:**
**Host:** You mentioned that Storm Conall is classified as a “winter storm.” What distinguishes a winter storm from a summer storm, and why might those differences matter in terms of the potential impact?
**Dr. Van der Meer:**
**Host:**
**Section 2: Preparing for the Impact**
**Host:** Mr. van der Linden, with a code orange in place for a significant portion of the country, what kind of preparations should individuals and communities be making at this stage?
**Mr. van der Linden:**
**Host:** We mentioned potential disruptions to traffic and outdoor activities. Could you elaborate on specific concerns the DRR has, and what advice you have for people who need to travel during the storm?
**Mr. van der Linden:**
**Host:** In terms of property and infrastructure, what are some of the most vulnerable areas and how can homeowners prepare to minimize potential damage?
**Mr. van der Linden:**
**Section 3: Aftermath and Communication**
**Host:** Dr. Van der Meer, how long do you anticipate these strong wind conditions to last, and what kind of weather pattern can we expect in the aftermath of Storm Conall?
**Dr. Van der Meer:**
**Host:** Mr. van der Linden, how will the DRR be communicating with the public during and after the storm, and what resources are available for those who may need assistance?
**Mr. van der Linden:**
**Host:**
Thank you both for sharing your expertise with us today. We hope this information will help our viewers stay informed and safe as Storm Conall unfolds. Stay tuned to World Today News for ongoing updates and weather forecasts.
