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The Dutch health ministry has activated its national heatwave plan as temperatures are forecast to reach 39°C. Authorities have issued a code orange warning, which means the extreme heat poses a health risk to the entire population. Official guidance outlines how to stay cool, travel safely, and spot the signs of serious heat-related illness.

The KNMI has expanded its code orange extreme heat warning to include the northern provinces of Drenthe, Friesland, and Groningen starting Friday at midnight. While the rest of the Netherlands has been under a code orange warning since Wednesday, the northern region will transition from code yellow, while the Wadden Islands will enter a code yellow alert. Meteorologists have also extended the duration of the national warnings until at least Friday midday, with a strong likelihood that the extreme heat alerts will continue through Saturday.

The RIVM has issued a smog alert for the central and southern Netherlands, warning of poor air quality on Wednesday and Thursday due to a build-up of air pollution on hot, windless days. The pollution will severely impact areas including Utrecht, Flevoland, and Noord-Brabant before shifting south on Thursday. Health officials advise vulnerable groups—such as children, the elderly, and asthma patients—to remain indoors and avoid strenuous activity during the late afternoon and early evening when pollution levels peak.

A code orange heat warning is in effect in parts of the Netherlands from Wednesday, as temperatures are set to rise above 34°C. The alert could last several days and already sets a new annual record.

Severe weather expected in the Brabant region. KNMI has issued an orange alert due to evening thunderstorms.

A pedestrian died in a collision with a tram in Rotterdam on Friday evening. The police are investigating the incident and are urging people to get in touch if they saw anything or have more information.

A yellow weather warning is in place across several eastern and southern provinces this Friday afternoon and evening, with heavy thunderstorms expected to hit Groningen, Drenthe, Overijssel, Gelderland, North Brabant, and Limburg. Coming into effect at 4.00 pm, the alert from the KNMI warns of severe downpours, potential hail, and sudden wind gusts reaching up to approximately 45 mph (75 km/h). The meteorological institute expects the adverse conditions to clear by around 10.00 pm, though localised flooding could cause minor disruptions to travel and outdoor activities during the peak hours of the storm.

No trains are expected to run between Den Bosch and Tilburg on Monday until 6:30 pm. This is due to a collision, according to NS.