Code orange for wind and rain in West Flanders

The KMI warns of strong gusts of wind and rain from Friday afternoon, with the closure of the playground and football field in Mesen.

Generic image of strong wind blowing through trees with rain in the air, in a Flemish setting.
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Generic image of strong wind blowing through trees with rain in the air, in a Flemish setting.

The KMI has issued a code orange for wind and rain across the entire province of West Flanders starting Friday afternoon, October 23. In Mesen, the playground and football field will be closed.

The Royal Meteorological Institute (KMI) forecasts a code orange for wind throughout the province of West Flanders starting Friday, October 23, at 3:00 PM, expected to last until approximately 10:00 PM. These weather conditions are anticipated to be accompanied by rain.
Under such weather conditions, the KMI advises staying indoors and only going outside if absolutely necessary. Children are advised not to play outside, as the safety of oneself and loved ones is paramount.
As a result of this weather forecast, the playground on the Markt and the football field in Mesen will be closed to all visitors starting Friday, October 23, at 8:00 AM.
More detailed information regarding the weather forecast and any additional measures can be found on the provincial website.
Based on information from the official source: Stad Mesen (22/10/2026)