The KNMI warns with code yellow for the heat. “The elderly and people with vulnerable health can get complaints. Try to avoid heavy physical activity.”
The warning of the weather institute already applied in Limburg and Noord-Brabant yesterday. In Drenthe, the warning will take effect from 10 a.m. “The heat is spreading further across the country, a chance of extreme heat in the south and east of the country on Tuesday and Wednesday.” For the time being, code yellow in Drenthe applies until Wednesday morning at 4 am.
Due to the high temperatures, the National Heat Plan is in force today. That is a measure of the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) that calls for extra alert to be.
In Drenthe, today it seems to remain on average under 30 degrees Celsius. The temperatures rise on Tuesday. This is followed by a pressing warm day on Wednesday with possible thunderstorms. Thursday it will be cooler.