Weerbericht

Weerbericht is the weather report or forecast produced by meteorological services and presented to the public. In Dutch-speaking regions the term is widely used across television and radio bulletins, newspapers, and online platforms.

A typical Weerbericht includes current weather conditions and a short-term forecast for the near term (today and the next 24 to 48 hours) as well as an outlook for the following days. Key elements are temperature, precipitation (rain, snow, sleet), wind (speed and direction), cloud cover, humidity, visibility, and air pressure. Warnings or advisories may accompany the forecast when hazards such as thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds, frost, heat, or icy conditions are expected.

Official sources include KNMI (the Netherlands) and regional meteorological institutes such as KMI/RMI in Belgium. Broadcasters, newspapers, and weather apps present Weerbericht to help people plan daily activities, travel, outdoor events, and agricultural work. In addition to general forecasts, there are specialized bulletins for maritime, aviation, and farming communities.

Historically, weather reports evolved from simple observations to systematic, model-based forecasts. Today Weerbericht synthesizes data from numerical weather prediction models, radar and satellite imagery, and a network of observations. It is disseminated through television, radio, official websites, and mobile apps, making weather information readily accessible to the public.