The RMI announced code yellow all over the country. In addition, the number 1722, for non-urgent interventions by the fire brigade, activated. The easiest way to request a fire service intervention is via the digital counter 1722.be† You can also call 1722. The emergency number 112 is only intended for potentially life-threatening situations.
In the evening, especially in the center and the east, there is still a chance of rain and thunderstorms. The mercury drops to temperatures between 10 and 13 degrees.
Until this time applies code yellow in your province
• West Flanders: from Saturday 11 p.m. to Sunday 3 p.m.
• East Flanders: from Sunday 2 am to 4 pm
† Antwerp† Flemish Brabant and Brussels: from Sunday 7 am to 9 pm
† Limburg: from Sunday 8 am to 9 pm
What does ‘code yellow’ mean?
In case of code yellow, the RMI warns to be ‘vigilant’. A code yellow can be proclaimed for a maximum of 48 hours for the weather phenomenon in question and when there is at least 65 percent certainty that the criteria are met. In this case, a warning is given for thunderstorms with a lot of precipitation in a short time: up to 30 liters of precipitation per square meter in 1 hour.
Monday cooler and again a chance of showers, which can also be accompanied by a thunderclap. The maximums fluctuate between 16 and 21 degrees.
Tuesday shower activity is increasing again, with especially intense showers south of Sambre and Maas. The mercury climbs to temperatures between 16 and 21 degrees.
Wednesday rain again at temperatures up to 20 degrees.