Storm Amy is fourth Storm of the Year in the Netherlands
The storm is the second of the meteorological autumn, the first was measured on 15 September in IJmuiden. Here and there, Amy caused problems on Saturday. For example, in Noord-Brabant, trees blew on the road and a few ferry services to the Wadden Islands were canceled. In Stadskanaal a fall wind caused considerable damage. Outdoor activities were also canceled in several provinces.
Rijkswaterstaat will close the Hollandsche IJsselkering at Capelle aan den IJssel on Saturday evening and the Haringvlietsluizen near Stellendam because of the predicted high water levels. “The chance of a storm or high water is greater in the coming months and we will be extra alert on that.” Between Hoek van Holland and Den Helder, the chance of “nuisance for activities in the outside dike coastal areas, such as beach pavilions” is greatest. People must also take high water into account on the east side of the IJssel and Markermeer.