Storm Austen: street lighting to remain on throughout the night

Fluvius will keep street lighting on as a precaution during the night from Friday to Saturday due to the expected storm.

Generic image of a stormy night in a Flemish town with streetlights on, dramatic clouds, and wind-swept trees.
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Generic image of a stormy night in a Flemish town with streetlights on, dramatic clouds, and wind-swept trees.

Due to the expected Storm Austen, Fluvius has decided to keep the municipal street lighting on throughout the night from Friday 23 to Saturday 24 October.

Storm Austen is set to sweep across Flanders shortly. The storm will be accompanied by severe gusts of wind, which could reach speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour. Fluvius has therefore decided to keep municipal street lighting on – wherever possible – throughout Flanders during the night from Friday 23 October to Saturday 24 October.
This measure is intended to improve visibility during the storm and facilitate the work of the emergency services should they need to intervene.
Based on information from the official source: Fluvius — Persberichten (23/10/2026)