Western Europe expects mild and sunny autumn weekend

Western Europe is experiencing an unseasonably mild autumn weekend. A high-pressure system is bringing stable conditions, with temperatures in the Netherlands reaching between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius. While mornings may be misty or cloudy, sunny periods are expected to prevail across much of the region, including areas like Apeldoorn and Zwolle.

In Belgium, the weather remains stable under the influence of high pressure, with daytime highs around 19 degrees Celsius and moderate winds at sea.

In the Netherlands, the calm and windless conditions have implications for air quality. Due to low wind speeds (force 2 or less), the 'Stookwijzer' (burning indicator) may issue red codes, advising against wood burning to prevent smoke from lingering at ground level. While the mild weather is expected to persist through the early part of next week, a shift toward more wind and rain is anticipated by the second week of October.