KMI forecasts Storm Austen: gusts up to 100 km/h expected

The KMI warns of heavy gusts and strong showers this weekend. Residents are advised to take precautions.

Generic image of strong wind gusts and heavy showers hitting a Flemish municipality.
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Generic image of strong wind gusts and heavy showers hitting a Flemish municipality.

The KMI warns of the approaching storm Austen, which will bring turbulent weather with heavy gusts and strong showers on Thursday and Friday.

Today, Thursday, October 22nd, we will get a preview of the storm with gusts up to 65 km/h and possible heavy rainfall. Towards the evening and the first part of the night, the weather will gradually become calmer.
From the early hours of Friday, October 23rd, the storm will pick up speed again. Especially on Friday afternoon, heavy gusts up to 100 km/h and strong showers are possible.
The weekend will remain rainy with strong gusts, although the greatest danger will have passed.
The KMI advises not to take unnecessary risks during the storm. It is best to stay indoors as much as possible, bring loose items from the garden inside or secure them well, and avoid sheltering under a tree or walking in a park or forest.
For urgent help or danger, call 112 or use the 112 app. For non-urgent help from the fire department, report damage via the 1722 e-loket or call 1722, where damage cases are handled in order of urgency.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Hemiksem (22/10/2026)