KNMI to implement localized weather warnings in the Netherlands

Starting November 2, 2026, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) will introduce a more precise method for issuing weather warnings. While the existing color-coded system of yellow, orange, and red will remain, warnings will no longer automatically apply to entire provinces.

This change allows the KNMI to issue alerts for specifically defined areas, acknowledging that dangerous weather such as storms or icy conditions can be highly localized. For example, a storm might cause high wind speeds in one specific region while leaving a neighboring part of the same province unaffected.

New warnings may cross provincial borders or remain contained within a single province to better reflect actual weather patterns. Users will be able to see more accurate information for their specific location or a chosen area via the KNMI app.