The KMI warns of storms this afternoon and evening, from 3 PM to 10 PM, with very strong wind gusts and locally heavy short-term rainfall. Local damage is likely.
Consequently, access to all forests and parks, and to the cemetery of Ruddervoorde and De Warande, will be prohibited between 3 PM and 10 PM.
The e-counter www.1722.be and emergency number 1722 are active for assistance from the fire department in non-life-threatening situations. Keep number 112 free for life-threatening emergencies.
The public is advised to avoid travel and exercise caution if they must go out. It is recommended to stay away from natural and forest areas, bring pets indoors, and close windows and doors, raising roller shutters and awnings. Loose objects should be brought inside or secured.
More information is available via www.west-vlaanderen.be/crisisWVL and the weather forecast can be followed at www.meteo.be.
