Weather warning: code yellow for thunderstorms in parts of the country
The Met Office has issued a code yellow weather warning affecting the east and north of the country, due to risk of thunderstorms with a chance of hail and/or a lot of rain in a short period of time. People with storm or water damage can seek help from the emergency services via the e-counter or call the number 1722.
Showers and thunderstorms that may turn heavy in places are expected this afternoon, first over the east and later also over the north and centre of the country. A lot of rain may fall in a short period of time with hail possible too. Highs fluctuate between 14°C and 20°C along the French border and in the Ardennes, and between 20°C and 23°C in the Kempen District.
The Met Office has issued a code yellow weather warning for Brussels, Flemish Brabant, Antwerp, Limburg, Liège, Hainaut, Namur and Walloon Brabant. Locally, more than 20 mm of rain could fall in just an hour. The Met Office also says that the weather situation is "complex". Forecasts may still be adjusted at short notice.
1722 activated
The home affairs ministry has temporarily activated the 1722 number for people seeking assistance when there is no threat to life. The number eases pressure on the emergency services' 112 number that should be called promptly when there is any threat to life. Assistance for storm or water damage from the fire brigade is available via the e-counter www.1722.be or call the number 1722.
Outlook
Friday will be rather cloudy at first with a chance of some rain over the north. Then it will be dry everywhere, with skies clearing especially in the afternoon. It will be mild with highs of 16°C.
Saturday starts sunny with occasional high altitude cloud. During the day, it will become partly to sometimes heavily cloudy and the chance of rain will increase again towards the end of the day. Highs between 13°C and 18°C.