KNMI warns of strong gusts in parts of the Netherlands until Sunday morning

The KNMI has issued a code-yellow warning for strong gusts in coastal areas, the western Wadden Islands and the hills of Limburg, with gusts of 75 to 100 kilometres per hour expected locally from Saturday evening until at least Sunday morning.

The Dutch weather institute warned of possible traffic disruption and falling branches. Trees are still in full leaf, it said, increasing the risk that branches — including smaller ones — could break off.

Strong winds have already been affecting parts of the Netherlands since Friday evening, causing damage including trees falling on cars, homes and railway lines. The KNMI said low-pressure system Boelo would prolong the windy conditions from Saturday evening. The wind was forecast to move in from the south before shifting towards the south-west and west.