Yellow warning for dense fog in five provinces
The KNMI warns of poor visibility on Friday morning in Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, Overijssel and Utrecht.
A yellow warning is in effect in five provinces on Friday morning because of dense fog. The KNMI warns that visibility may deteriorate sharply in places and that traffic there could be affected.
According to the KNMI, the warning applies from 06:00 to 09:00 in Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, Overijssel and Utrecht. The fog may appear suddenly, particularly in the early morning, and may be denser in places than indicated by the general weather forecast.
The KNMI describes code yellow as a warning of potentially dangerous weather requiring extra attention. In the case of fog, the main concern is reduced visibility for road users. The warning does not mean that the same conditions will apply throughout all the provinces mentioned.
According to ANP, fog or mist may also occur elsewhere in the country, with the exception of parts of the south. A visibility reading of 99 metres was reported in Eelde, according to Weeronline. The fog is expected to gradually clear after sunrise.
The weather situation is linked to humid air and an area of high pressure. In its model assessment, the KNMI writes that patches of fog may form during the night and early morning, clearing by mid-morning. There is again a chance of fog over land during the night into Saturday.
The warning is particularly relevant to traffic on regional roads, motorways and cycle routes. Road users can adjust their speed and following distance and should be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. The KNMI is not making a general prediction that traffic problems will occur everywhere.
The fog warning is separate from the forecast for later on Friday. After the fog clears, the KNMI expects predominantly calm weather. Over the coming days, the institute says there will mainly be a chance of fog at night and in the early morning, while sunny periods may occur during the day.
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The warning, provinces and times were confirmed by an ANP report. The KNMI model assessment confirms the expected development of the fog and the possibility of fog recurring during the following night.
- confirmed A yellow warning is in effect on Friday morning in Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, Overijssel and Utrecht. — These provinces are mentioned in the ANP report. source
- confirmed The warning applies from 06:00 to 09:00. — The warning times are given in the same ANP report. source
- confirmed The KNMI expects patches of fog to clear by mid-morning. — This is stated in the KNMI's model assessment. source
Editor's note
The provinces and warning times were taken from the ANP report; the meteorological background and forecast come from the KNMI. Local visibility readings can change rapidly.Sources
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