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Belgium Braces for Heatwave as Temperatures Set to Exceed 30°C

Belgium Braces for Heatwave as Temperatures Set to Exceed 30°C

From La Libre Belgique · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Belgium is bracing for a heatwave with temperatures expected to exceed 30°C this week.
  • Monday will see variable cloudiness and possible showers in the east and north, clearing to sunshine from the west.
  • Coastal areas will enjoy a sunny afternoon, with maximum temperatures ranging from 19°C to 25°C.

Belgium is set to experience significantly warmer weather this week, with temperatures predicted to climb above 30°C. The Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM) forecasts a shift from Monday's changeable conditions to increasing sunshine.

Monday's forecast indicates a mix of clouds and potential scattered showers, particularly in the eastern and northern parts of the country. However, conditions are expected to improve throughout the afternoon, with clear skies and sunshine gradually spreading from the west.

The sky will initially be changeable to very cloudy with the possibility of some showers in the east and north of the country.

— Institut royal météorologique (IRM)Describing the weather forecast for Monday.

Residents in coastal regions can look forward to a pleasant, sunny afternoon. Maximum temperatures across the country will vary, reaching around 19°C in the High Ardennes, 23°C in the central regions, and up to 25°C in areas closer to the French border.

The wind will be moderate, blowing from the west to northwest. As the week progresses, temperatures are expected to rise further, potentially exceeding the 30°C mark in many areas, signaling the arrival of a significant heatwave.

The maxima will range between 19°C in the high Ardennes, 23°C in the center of the country and 25°C in the regions near France.

— Institut royal météorologique (IRM)Detailing the temperature variations for Monday.
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Originally published by La Libre Belgique in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.