Netherlands Experiences Exceptional Storm with 188,000 Lightning Discharges; KNMI Issues Orange Alert

A storm system across the Netherlands produced over 188,000 lightning discharges, which the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) described as exceptional. KNMI had previously issued an orange alert for severe thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds in the province of Limburg due to this system.

21 Jun, 10:32 — 21 Jun, 10:32

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Netherlands saw 188,000 lightning discharges this weekend; KNMI calls it exceptional

A storm system that developed after the recent heat produced more than 188,000 lightning discharges across the Netherlands, a level the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) described a

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KNMI waarschuwt met code oranje opnieuw voor onweer en hagel in Limburg

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Netherlands Experiences Exceptional Storm with 188,000 Lightning Discharges; KNMI Issues Orange Alert

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Netherlands saw 188,000 lightning discharges this weekend; KNMI calls it exceptional

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KNMI waarschuwt met code oranje opnieuw voor onweer en hagel in Limburg

Netherlands saw 188,000 lightning discharges this weekend; KNMI calls it exceptional

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