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The warning covers six provinces — Limburg, Noord-Brabant, Gelderland, Overijssel, Drenthe, and Groningen — and runs from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. By evening, the storms are expected to push eastward toward Germany, offering some relief once they pass.
What to Expect Through the Weekend
Friday itself starts on a reasonably pleasant note. The morning and early afternoon will bring a mix of sunshine and cloud cover before conditions deteriorate. Temperatures will vary quite a bit across the country, with the Wadden area seeing highs of around 24 degrees Celsius while the east and southeast could reach as warm as 32 degrees. Outside of the storm activity, the westerly wind remains light to moderate.
Saturday looks considerably calmer for most people. Much of the country should stay dry with some partial sunshine. The exception is Limburg in the south, where showers are possible and could develop into thunderstorms by the afternoon. Highs on Saturday will range from 20 degrees near the Wadden Islands to 28 degrees in Zuid-Limburg.
A Cooler Week on the Way
Sunday will still feel quite warm — a brief holdover from the heat that's been building this week. After that, however, the warmth starts to fade. From Tuesday onwards, the Netherlands should expect more frequent rain and renewed thunderstorm activity. The KNMI forecasts a gradual cooling trend, with afternoon temperatures falling to around 18 degrees Celsius by Thursday. It's a notable shift after days of summer-like heat, and a reminder that Dutch weather rarely stays in one mood for long.
