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Sunday, 21 May 2023 - 09:38

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Thunderstorm warning issued for north & southeast of the Netherlands tonight

Heavy thunderstorms will occur in the north and southeast of the country on Sunday night. The meteorological institute KNMI issued a code yellow warning for Noord-Brabant and Limburg from Sunday 6:00 p.m. For Gelderland, Overijssel, Drenthe, Friesland, and Groningen, the warning applies from 8:00 p.m.

During thunderstorms, there is a risk of hail, wind gusts, and heavy rainfall in a short period, potentially leading to local flooding, according to the weather institute. The weather could disrupt traffic and outdoor activities.

The code yellow warning applies to Noord-Brabant and Limburg until midnight on Sunday. In Overijssel, Gelderland, Drenthe, Friesland, and Groningen, the warning is in effect until 7:00 a.m. on Monday.

Reporting by ANP

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