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.
At 1 p.m. this Monday, there is no major damage to report yet, in Liège, Namur, Charleroi, Mons or Tournai. All emergency areas had their work cut out for them, with at least ten interventions to clear roads or deal with small, very localized floods.
Closure of Brussels green spaces this Monday due to winds
Due to the forecast gusts of wind, parks, nature reserves and woods in Brussels, including the Soignes forest, will be closed to the public this 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.
The emergency number 1722 has been activated to report all damage caused by bad weather and which would require non-urgent intervention by the firefighters.
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