The Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM) has extended its yellow wind alert, now covering the entire territory (Monday, daytime). Initially restricted to the Coast and the Ardennes, this alert follows a disturbance which will cross the country, potentially causing wind gusts of up to 90 km/h, or even more locally.
The Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM) has extended its yellow wind alert, for Monday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., to the entire territory while it initially only concerned the Coast and the Ardennes. “Monday afternoon, a disturbance will cross the country from west to east. This could locally cause wind gusts between 80 and 90 km/h, or even very locally more.” warns the MRI.
The provinces of Namur and Luxembourg are already placed under yellow alert this Sunday, and until Monday evening, due to heavy rain. “Between this Sunday evening and Monday evening, we are still forecasting cumulative precipitation amounts of between 25 and locally 35 mm, mainly in the provinces of Namur and Luxembourg. By adding the precipitation that has already fallen on Sunday, the total cumulative precipitation over these two days could locally reach 50 to 70 mm in these provinces”warns the MRI.
Closure of Brussels green spaces tomorrow/Monday due to wind
Due to the forecast gusts of wind, Brussels parks, nature reserves and woods, including the Soignes forest, will be closed to the public tomorrow/Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Brussels Environment said on Sunday evening. Throughout the territory, it is also recommended to avoid driving near trees.
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