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Netherlands Marks First Warm Day of 2026 Before Storms and a Sharp Cooldown

A brief surge in spring warmth flips to cooler air as winds swing off the North Sea.

Overview

  • The KNMI reference station at De Bilt reached 20°C, confirming the first official warm day of the year in the Netherlands.
  • In North Brabant, Woensdrecht topped local readings at about 22.3°C, with many sites near 20°C.
  • A warm follow-up day is forecast, with inland highs of 22 to 24°C and brief coastal peaks near 21°C before an afternoon cool-off.
  • Evening thunderstorms with rain and hail are possible in East Brabant as the weather turns unsettled.
  • Temperatures are set to drop to roughly 13°C as winds swing to the northwest, with a short rebound on Saturday and a cooler Sunday to follow.