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Windy autumn weekend ahead in the Netherlands, with storm possible
Storm Austen is forecast to bring strong winds and rain to the Netherlands through Sunday.
On Friday, heavy rain is expected in the morning, with wind strengthening later in the day.
The southwest and Limburg hills could see gusts of at least 75 km/h from late afternoon.
Whether conditions reach the level of an official storm is still uncertain and depends on Austen's path; a track about 100 kilometres different from the most likely forecast could bring stronger winds.
Saturday should bring a temporary easing, but rain and strong winds are expected to return in the evening, with very strong gusts possible along the coast.
On Sunday, strong winds are expected especially in the north, while the south may see more sunshine.
Temperatures are forecast to reach no more than 13 degrees over the coming days.
Windy autumn weather is forecast across the Netherlands through Sunday, with storm Austen bringing rain and strengthening winds.
A storm in the Netherlands is possible but remains uncertain, as it depends on Austen’s path.
Southwestern parts of the country and the hills of Limburg could face gusts of at least 75 km per hour from Friday afternoon.
Strong winds may return on Saturday evening, with very strong gusts possible in coastal areas.
Sunday is expected to remain windy, especially in the north, while temperatures are forecast to reach no more than 13 degrees.
- Who
- People in the Netherlands are forecast to experience windy autumn weather.
- What
- Storm Austen may bring strong gusts, and an official storm is possible.
- When
- From Friday through Sunday; the articles are dated 21 and 22 October 2026.
- Where
- The Netherlands, with southwestern areas and the hills of Limburg at risk of strong gusts.
- Why
- The impact depends on the path of storm Austen.
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Heavy rain is forecast, followed by a brief drier spell.
Storm Austen is expected to bring rain and strengthening winds.
Windy conditions are forecast to spread to other parts of the country.
Showers and winds are expected to ease temporarily.
Heavy rain and strengthening winds are forecast to return.
Strong winds are forecast, especially in the north.
- Storm name
- Austen
- Possible gusts from Friday afternoon
- At least 75 km per hour
- Possible official storm
- Wind force 9
- Forecast maximum temperature
- 13 degrees
- Forecast period
- Through Sunday
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Of het in Nederland echt gaat stormen, is nog onzeker.