The Netherlands is poised for a spell of warm and sunny weather, with temperatures set to soar above 30°C in many inland areas by Friday. However, these pleasant conditions are expected to give way to thunderstorms later in the day.
Thursday will see widespread sunshine across the country, with temperatures climbing to around 27°C. Friday promises even higher temperatures, with forecasts predicting highs between 30°C and 33°C in inland regions. Meanwhile, coastal areas will remain cooler, influenced by a sea breeze from the west.
As Friday afternoon approaches, weather forecasters are cautioning that conditions could shift abruptly, as thunderstorms are anticipated to move into the southern part of the Netherlands. These storms may bring heavy rain, hail, and strong wind gusts, prompting the issuance of a yellow weather warning for the provinces of Noord-Brabant, Gelderland, and Limburg starting from 5 p.m.
Despite the potential for storms, Saturday is expected to maintain warm and summery conditions inland, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 28°C. However, coastal regions and beaches will experience cooler weather. As the weekend progresses, cloud cover is forecast to increase on Sunday, bringing with it a chance of showers.
Looking beyond the weekend, the weather pattern is expected to become more unsettled next week. The likelihood of rain and showers will rise as the week continues, and temperatures are forecast to fall, with average daytime highs dropping below 20°C.