Storm Ciarán: code orange issued for South Holland

Residents are advised  to stay indoors today if  they  can, because storm Ciarán is hitting the region.  In South Holland, the weather warning will upgraded  to Code Orange as of 13:00.

Currently, Code yellow is already in force in the province.  However, later in the day there is a chance of even larger wind gusts, from 100 to 110 kilometers per hour.

Tonight the wind will gradually decrease, however,  code yellow still applies due to expected wind gusts of between 80 and 100 kilometers per hour. This can cause damage and danger from trees and flying objects, according to the KNMI.

Also motorists  are warned to  expects an extra heavy evening rush hour, because bad weather conditions always cause traffic jams. The ANWB therefore advised people today to work from home.