Thunderstorms leave Flanders as Saturday turns mostly dry
Updated 27 June 2026, 08:00 CEST, Flanders: Thunderstorms have moved out of Flanders and Saturday will be mostly dry, with temperatures rising to about 24C in the Kempen, according to HLN’s weather report and the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium’s public forecast pages.
The change matters for residents, commuters, event organisers and people planning outdoor activity in Flanders today. The immediate message is practical: the storm risk has eased, but people should still follow KMI updates because Belgian weather alerts can change during the day.
The subject is the short-term weather situation in after overnight or early-morning thunderstorms. reports that the onweer has left , while provides the official Belgian forecast and warning framework for rain, thunderstorms, wind and temperature.
Background
Summer thunderstorms are common in when warm, humid air meets cooler air. ’s warning system is designed to translate those fast-changing conditions into colour-coded public guidance for local authorities, transport users and the wider public.
Impact
Regional — Flanders is the main area affected. The Kempen is singled out in the seed report as the warmest Flemish area, with temperatures reaching about 24C.
Local — In Flanders, the main impact is practical: a calmer weather window for Saturday travel, errands, sports and outdoor events after the thunderstorms moved away.
What it means for you
Carry normal rain protection if spending the day outside, check KMI before travel or events, and expect the Kempen to be among the warmer Flemish areas today.
Opposing perspectives
- Outdoor organisers and weekend travellers
People planning markets, sports events, terraces and trips will focus on the mostly dry forecast reported by HLN and monitored through KMI. For them, the key point is that the disruptive thunderstorm phase has passed and normal Saturday plans can resume with attention to updates.
- Emergency planners and weather forecasters
Local authorities and forecasters treat the situation more cautiously because summer storm systems can change quickly. Their priority is not the general dry trend, but whether KMI warning levels, rainfall cells or wind risks change later in the day.
Who, where and what
Key people, places and terms in this story
main area affected by the short-term weather situation after thunderstorms moved out
provided public forecast pages cited for the weather outlook
country where summer thunderstorms are described as common
provided the official Belgian forecast and warning framework and updates
area HLN reports the onweer has left
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main area affected by the short-term weather situation after thunderstorms moved out
area HLN reports the onweer has left
country where summer thunderstorms are described as common
warmest Flemish area singled out in the report, with temperatures reaching about 24C
source of cooler air that can meet warm, humid air and contribute to summer thunderstorms
provided public forecast pages cited for the weather outlook
provided the official Belgian forecast and warning framework and updates
reported that the thunderstorms had left Vlaanderen
Sources & evidence
- View sourceHLNPrimaryprimary· hln.be· 27 June 2026Retrieved 27 June 2026· 97 days agodate verified· Dated
- View sourceRoyal Meteorological Institute of Belgium - Forecastsofficial· meteo.beRetrieved 27 June 2026date unknown
- View sourceRoyal Meteorological Institute of Belgium - Warningsofficial· meteo.beRetrieved 27 June 2026date unknown
- View sourceVRT NWS Weathercorroborating· vrt.beRetrieved 27 June 2026date unknown
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