The Dutch national weather service, KNMI, has issued an orange heat warning for Wednesday, prompting widespread adjustments to school schedules. Primary schools across the Netherlands are reducing hours or closing early to protect students from the anticipated extreme temperatures. The warning, effective from midday, forecasts potentially dangerous heat conditions. Several municipalities are also adjusting opening hours for vulnerable populations and advising residents to take precautions. Authorities emphasize the importance of hydration, seeking shade, and avoiding strenuous activity during peak heat. The heatwave is expected to persist into Thursday, with temperatures potentially reaching 35 degrees Celsius in some areas. This marks one of the earliest and most intense heatwaves recorded in the Netherlands in recent years.