The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued a yellow weather warning for North Holland, as severe thunderstorms, hail, and fierce wind gusts are expected to hit the province on Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2026.
The yellow code will be active between 2:00 p. m.
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and 5:00 p. m.
, when heavy showers move in from the south, potentially causing local damage and disruptions.
According to the KNMI, sudden wind gusts could reach speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour during the storms.
This volatile weather follows a relatively calm period across the province, with temperatures peaking near 22 degrees Celsius despite afternoon clouds.
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However, a drastic shift is expected to bring persistent rain and wind throughout the week, lowering temperatures to around 17 degrees Celsius.
Forecast Details
NH weather forecaster Jan Visser noted that North Holland will remain quiet today, but cloudy skies will dominate tomorrow morning, possibly bringing localized downpours followed by brief sunny spells and temperatures around 21 degrees Celsius.
"In Noord-Holland blijft het vandaag nog rustig," said Jan Visser.
Current models indicate the storm front will track primarily toward the northeastern region of the Netherlands, which could minimize the severity of the impact within North Holland.
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"Afgelopen vrijdag ging het ook opeens helemaal los, dus we sluiten niets uit," Visser added, noting that unexpected severe weather cannot be ruled out.
