Belgium Braces for Heatwave Before Potential Storms Arrive

sunny skies and soaring temperatures precede possible thunderstorms later this week.

Get ready for a rollercoaster of weather in Belgium! After a mild start to the week,temperatures are set to climb,bringing a taste of summer before the possibility of storms rolls in. Here’s a day-by-day breakdown.

Early Week: Mild and Cloudy

The transition from Monday into Tuesday will bring increased cloud cover. Expect mostly dry conditions, with minimum temperatures ranging from 8 degrees Celsius in the High Ardennes to 13 degrees Celsius in Low and Central Belgium.

Tuesday will remain largely cloudy across many areas, with a chance of scattered showers. Some clear skies are possible, particularly near the coast and in the far south. highs will range from 15 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Mid-Week: Warming Trend

By Wednesday, expect partly cloudy skies and slightly warmer temperatures.Maximum temperatures will climb to between 19 and 23 degrees Celsius. A light to moderate wind will blow from the southeast to east. In the afternoon, a northeastern sea breeze will develop along the coast.

Late Week: Heat and Storms

thursday marks a significant shift, with warm to very warm conditions expected. Highs will range from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. While the day will be mostly sunny, there’s an increasing chance of local showers and perhaps thunderstorms developing from the french border by the end of the day.

Friday is expected to bring mostly clear skies, but the possibility of local showers or thunderstorms remains, particularly in the afternoon or evening. Temperatures will remain high, fluctuating between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. According to the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium, the average temperature for June is 17°C, making the expected highs substantially above average this week (Meteo.be).

Be prepared for a mix of sunshine, heat, and potential storms as Belgium navigates this week’s dynamic weather pattern. Stay tuned for further updates.