Heavy storms are expected on Friday with strong gusts of wind. The city of Ostend therefore calls for unnecessary travel to be postponed and parks and forests to be avoided. The breakwaters and the picket fence are closed as a precaution. De Schorre sports park will also be closed. The Christmas tree burning on Saturday January 10 can continue.
In Oostduinkerke, near Koksijde, the Christmas tree burning has been postponed from Friday to Saturday, January 17. In Middelkerke, it is only decided at the last minute whether the Christmas tree burning can take place on Saturday. The festive program of festivities associated with the burning will be moved to an indoor location.