How hot is it today! But that heat doesn’t last for days. From tonight the chance of thunderstorms increases and those showers gradually dissipate the heat. We tell you how heavy the thunderstorm will be and when it will really get cooler.
Early this morning the far west has a chance of a thunderstorm, but it will soon disappear and the rest of the morning and afternoon will probably be dry. The sun shines strongly and the temperature rises to 30 degrees in the west to room 35 along the eastern border. It is sweating a lot, because it is stuffy. This is because the humidity is high.
The evening will probably be mostly dry and that is good news if you want to watch the European Championship football outside. It is still sweltering hot for a long time with temperatures that late in the evening still exceed 25 degrees. Keep an eye on the radar and the weather forecast, because during the evening the chance of thunderstorms from the south gradually increases.
Severe thunderstorms with a chance of slipperiness and Sahara dust
Severe thunderstorms from Belgium can reach our country late in the evening and into the night into Friday. Most likely the western half will be affected by these showers. The showers will be heavy with a lot of lightning, a chance of heavy wind gusts and also a lot of rain in a short time. As a result, there is a risk of flooding. The wind gusts can be even stronger locally.
In addition, the rain can make the road slippery. It has been dry for a long time, so that dirt and oil have accumulated on the road surface. When it rains, this forms a smooth soapy layer on the asphalt. And if that wasn’t enough, the rain could also bring down Saharan dust. So wait a little longer before washing your car.
Only really cooler on Saturday
During the showers it cools down to about 17 degrees, but it won’t get much colder than that next night. With minimums of 17-22 degrees it is again a sticky night. The weather will be sweltering on Friday, with the possibility of severe thunderstorms again. These showers can also turn out fiercely with hail, heavy wind gusts and lots of rain. On Saturday the hot weather will be over for a while and due to a northwest wind it will be ‘only’ 17-25 degrees. This is the day to let it cool down a bit in the house. It could be hot again on Sunday with a chance of thunderstorms. You can read more about this in the most comprehensive weather forecast in the Netherlands.
Main photo: Stefan Doornbos
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