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Code orange for thunderstorms: forests in Aalter closed

The KMI announces code orange for thunderstorms in the province, leading to the preventive closure of forests and parks.

Generic image of a stormy sky with dark clouds and lightning over a dense forest in Flanders, with a warning sign visible at the edge of the woods. Dramatic, atmospheric lighting.
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Generic image of a stormy sky with dark clouds and lightning over a dense forest in Flanders, with a warning sign visible at the edge of the woods. Dramatic, atmospheric lighting.

The KMI has issued a code orange for thunderstorms in the province, leading to the preventive closure of forests and parks in Aalter.

The KMI has issued a code orange for thunderstorms in our province. The Drongengoedbos, Hooggoedbos, and the Kasteeldomein van Poeke and surrounding parking lots are closed from Friday 12:00 PM to Saturday 9:00 AM.
The public is advised not to walk in forests and parks. Even after a thunderstorm, caution is advised in areas with many trees, due to unstable trees and hanging branches.
For non-urgent fire brigade assistance, call 1722 or fill out the e-counter at www.1722.be. For urgent help, call 112.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Aalter (22/10/2026)

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