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KNMI issues yellow warning for dense fog across much of the Netherlands
The KNMI issued a yellow warning for dense fog across much of the Netherlands.
The warning covers the country except the Wadden Islands, Zeeland and South Limburg.
In some places, visibility may fall below 200 metres, making driving conditions hazardous.
The KNMI advises drivers to slow down and leave more space between vehicles.
It says to use front fog lights when visibility is below 200 metres and rear fog lights below 50 metres.
The warning is in force until noon, after which the sources give no further update.
The KNMI issued a yellow weather alert for dense fog across much of the Netherlands until noon on Tuesday.
Visibility may fall below 200 metres in many places.
The alert applies across the country except the Wadden Islands, Zeeland and South Limburg.
The KNMI advised drivers to slow down, leave more distance and use fog lights when visibility is low.
- Who
- The KNMI issued the alert, affecting road users.
- What
- A yellow alert for locally dense fog, with visibility possibly below 200 metres.
- When
- Until noon on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
- Where
- Much of the Netherlands, excluding the Wadden Islands, Zeeland and South Limburg.
- Why
- Dense fog is expected in many places, reducing visibility.
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The KNMI said the chance of fog was spreading to more places.
The yellow alert remained in effect.
- Alert level
- Code yellow
- End time
- Noon on Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Possible visibility
- Less than 200 metres
- Areas excluded
- Wadden Islands, Zeeland and South Limburg
- Front fog lights
- Use when visibility is below 200 metres
- Rear fog lights
- Use when visibility is below 50 metres