Chance of localised downpours, Code Yellow alert for thunderstorms in East and West Flanders | VRT NWS: news

The Royal Meteorological Institute (KMI) forecasts showers of rain for the entire country today (Wednesday 17 August). The showers could be heavy and accompanied by thunderstorms at some locations. A Code Yellow alert has been issued for thunderstorms in East and West Flanders as well as in the Walloon provinces of Hainaut, Namur and Luxembourg. The chance of thunder and heavy rain will abate on Wednesday afternoon. However, by Wednesday evening further thunderstorms are expected, especially in