The Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI) in Ukkel (Brussels) has issued a Code Yellow warning for localised severe thunderstorms from 5.00 pm. There is a risk of heavy rainfall, hail and strong gusts of wind. Emergency number 1722 has been activated.
Met Office issues a Code Yellow warning for localised severe thunderstorms; emergency number 1722 activated
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This morning, a weather front is moving across the country from France, bringing rain and thunderstorms. Following these showers, the RMI expects calm and fairly sunny weather for a while. Towards the evening, a new and active front with thunderstorms will move into the country from France. There is a risk of severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hail and strong gusts of wind.
The emergency number 1722 allows people who need help with storm damage or flooding to contact the fire service. For life-threatening situations, the general emergency number 112 remains available.
Rest of the week
Friday will be changeable, with the possibility of heavy showers during the day, which may again be accompanied by thunderstorms. It will be cooler, with maximum temperatures of 18 degrees in the High Ardennes and 23 degrees in central parts. Along the coast, gusts of up to 70 kilometres per hour are possible.
Saturday will be cloudy and mainly dry, showers, which will become more frequent in the afternoon and evening, are also expected. Maximum temperatures will range from 17 to 22 degrees.
Sunday will be very cloudy with a chance of a few showers at first. Later, more rain and showers will follow from the south-west, with the chance of thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures will then range from 19 to 24 degrees.