From Monday, we will even start a gradual drop in temperatures. “”It will not yet be really fresh, but we will back up a few degrees. For the national holiday, the risk of thunderstorms will remain present. Moreover, some fireworks have already been canceled as a precaution. That said, nothing disturbing: these are not torrential rainshe continues. Next week will be marked by more regular rains, but not constant. The most notable change will be the drop in temperatures: around 20 to 22 ° C, or 2 to 4 degrees under seasonal normal. This scenario could last until the end of the month, but it is not catastrophic.“
Weather: A weekend start marked by summer temperatures and a few clouds
It should be remembered that from June 1 to July 18, we have experienced the second hottest sequence of the last 45 years. “”June was very hot, and even in early July was far above normal. For several months, we have had very hot periods, interspersed with brief refreshments. What happens is therefore exceptional by its duration: at least a week with temperatures close or lower than normal. There is a typical ocean flow of the Belgian climate, with temperatures of 22-23 ° C, a little sun and a little rain. Nothing abnormal, even if some hoped for a Mediterranean summer for three months“, He analyzes.
“No, meteorologists are not next to the plate!”
But will it last? “”For the moment, the forecasts indicate that at the beginning of August, we could review a more summer time, with temperatures of 25 to 30 ° C. It would be linked to favorable anticyclonic conditions, but this remains to be confirmed. There is no heat wave announced at this stage“, Returns the meteorologist, who gets angry with certain criticisms.
Weather: The long weekend of the national holiday spoiled by the rain? “It will depend on the timing of thunderstorms”
“I saw comments of the type “Meteorologists were mistaken”. In reality, no. Some models had mentioned 40 ° C in mid-July, which was exaggerated, but we still experienced a very hot sequence. We even came close to 38 ° C in early July. It is not impossible that we still find very hot in August. So, no, meteorologists are not next to the plate! Finally, it is necessary to put into perspective: this return of a more humid and less warm time is beneficial for nature, especially when you see fires in France (Brittany, Marseille region, Fréjus, Ardèche). This allows vegetation to blow a little. For those who go on vacation in Belgium, it will not be the most favorable week of summer, but there is nothing catastrophic“, He concludes.