Dense fog shrouds central, southern Netherlands; Drivers warned of hazardous roads
A yellow alert for dense fog remains in effect Sunday morning across parts of the Netherlands, including Zeeland, Noord-Brabant, and Limburg, with visibility dropping below 200 meters in some areas, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) reported.
The fog mainly affects the central, southern, and western provinces. Northern and eastern regions have better visibility, but localized fog is still possible. Drivers are warned of hazardous conditions, including reduced reaction time and limited sight of obstacles, and are advised to double the distance to vehicles ahead, halve speed, and use proper lighting.
The mist is expected to gradually lift later in the morning, with the sun increasingly visible from the east. Temperatures in areas clearing up could reach around 12 degrees, while regions under lingering fog will remain cooler, around 8 degrees.
By the afternoon, the weather will turn mostly sunny and mild inland, with highs of 16 to 19 degrees under a light east wind. Coastal regions will remain cooler, between 10 and 14 degrees, due to a cold sea breeze. Saharan dust remains in the atmosphere, slightly muting the sky’s color.
Evening conditions will be mostly clear inland, but the west coast and areas around the Wadden Sea and IJsselmeer may see returning mist or low clouds. Overnight, fog is expected to develop again along the coast, with temperatures falling to 1–4 degrees inland and around 7 degrees at the coast; frost is possible in sheltered inland locations.
Monday will remain cold in the morning, especially in coastal areas where mist or low clouds persist, while inland regions enjoy sunshine with daytime highs of 15 to 19 degrees. By Tuesday, morning fog will return regionally, followed by showers developing from the south, reaching 13 to 16 degrees nationwide.
