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Seasonal weather transition in Netherlands and Belgium

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Weather forecasts for the Netherlands and Belgium indicate a transition from summer-like conditions toward a wetter seasonal pattern. Meteorologist Frank Deboosere has noted that summer heat has largely concluded, predicting a notably wet period in the coming months. This trend is attributed to the North Sea’s relatively warm water temperature of approximately 20 degrees Celsius; when cold air moves over this water, the atmospheric contrast can trigger intense showers and thunderstorms, particularly in coastal areas. As the season progresses, meteorologist David Dehenauw noted that exceptionally warm North Sea temperatures could increase evaporation and moisture levels, potentially leading to more intense precipitation in November and December. While temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius are unlikely to return, sunny days in the low 20s may occur in October. In ~~early~~ mid-to-late October, the ~~KNMI issued yellow code warnings for several regions, including Groningen, Achterhoek, and Gelderland, due to thunderstorms, heavy rain, and wind gusts of 60-80 km/h.~~ weather became increasingly unsettled. Following a ~~brief~~ cooler weekend with temperatures around 13 degrees Celsius and potential ground frost, a period of ~~stabilization, weather~~ rain and wind arrived. By late October, conditions shifted ~~again in mid-October. After a sunny start to the week, increased cloud cover and rain arrived,~~ toward more stormy weather, with wind speeds reaching force 7 at the ~~coast. By late October, conditions became much more stormy, with~~ coast and increased wind intensity expected ~~across the country, including~~ in the Limburg region. ~~Recent weather has included storms such as Austen and Boelo, which produced wind gusts up to 91 km/h in Vlissingen and significant rainfall in Nijmegen.~~ In the Achterhoek ~~region,~~ and Gelderland regions, heavy rainfall of up to 18.2 mm and wind speeds of 43 km/h ~~have~~ impacted local roads and cycling ~~paths.~~ paths, prompting KNMI yellow code warnings. By late October, a shift occurred as a high-pressure system moving from central and southern Germany began to influence the region. This has brought a period of drier conditions characterized by sunny mornings, morning mist, and temperatures reaching nearly 19°C in some areas.

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