Wednesday was first tropical day of 2024, weekend will be cooler

Wednesday was officially the first tropical day of the year, with the temperature tipping 30° at the De Bilt weather station near Utrecht shortly before 5 pm. Weather records are officially set at the De Bilt station, but the temperature rose above the key 30° earlier in the day in both Eindhoven and Arcen, weather bureau Weeronline said. The temperature is likely to top 30° inland on Thursday as well, although it will be a little cooler on the coast....