Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Strong winds up to 100 km/h from storm Floriane prompt yellow warnings in Belgium. Injuries have been reported in Beloeil. Parks are closed, and caution is advised.
On 6 January, the Royal Meteorological Institute issued a yellow weather warning for the country, warning that strong winds would sweep through it today. Such gusts, at up to 100 kilometres per hour, have caused damage, especially after a serious incident involving two injured persons whose car was hit by a falling tree in Beloeil. Authorities are advising citizens to be alert and not to travel unnecessarily as emergency services attend to reports of fallen trees and other storm-related issues.
What impact is Storm Floriane having on parks and traffic in Belgium?
Strong winds have led to the closure of parks and forests in Brussels, including the Sonian Forest and Ter Kamerenbos. Traffic restrictions are in place at De Brouckèreplein due to fallen wooden panels from a construction site. In Antwerp, a nursery school evacuated 120 toddlers as a precaution against a threatening tree, while parks in several cities are also closed. In Asse, parts of a church’s scaffolding fell, leading to closures around the area. Emergency services in Limburg are busy responding to storm damage, with around 200 calls received, including issues with fallen trees and building risks.
A storm named Floriane is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to several countries. The Netherlands has a yellow warning for wind, while parts of France and Germany are on yellow and orange alerts. In Belgium, the provinces of Namur and Luxembourg are also under a yellow warning for rain, with heavy precipitation expected. Today will be mild, but temperatures will drop later. Tomorrow 7 January, will bring some clouds and a chance of snow, especially in the Ardennes, with slippery roads possible.
