11:52
New Zealand is getting ready for the new year
In New Zealand it is almost that time. The new year starts there at 12 noon Belgian time. Follow the fireworks show live above.
09:55
Ghent also cancels fireworks
Then not. Ghent had doubts until this morning, but will not light New Year’s fireworks at Portus Ganda tonight. The event has been canceled due to the predicted wind. There is no alternative.
09:50
In Antwerp and Brussels the fireworks continue despite stormy weather
Despite the stormy weather, the fireworks show on the Paleizenplein in Brussels and on the Scheldt quays in Antwerp continues. In both cities it is also prohibited to let off fireworks as a private individual.
08:56
Heavy showers and gusts of wind on the last evening of the year
Today, on the last day of the year, the RMI first expects many clouds with rain from the west.
During the day it will become temporarily drier from the coast with clear spells. In the afternoon and evening the weather becomes more changeable more showers, which can be heavy locally, possibly with a clap of thunder.
The maximum temperatures are between 5 degrees at the Ardennes heights and 10 degrees in Flanders. The wind is blowing quite strong to locally sometimes strong, veering from south to southwest.
In general, the RMI expects: gusts between 60 and 70 km/h, but very locally wind gusts between 70 and 80 km/h cannot be ruled out. Inland the wind force is 5 to 6 Beaufort, while on the coast 6 to 7 Beaufort is possible.
Read the weather report here.