The city awoke on March 8, 2026, under a dense fog, prompting a code yellow alert from the KNMI. This weather phenomenon, expected to dissipate around 12:00 PM, led to warnings for drivers to reduce speed, maintain greater distance, and use fog lights as temperatures rose to 12 degrees Celsius. The article also briefly mentions unrelated criminal investigations, including a man suspected of sexual assault and child pornography, and a separate case involving a former municipal council member in Almere suspected of rape. Additionally, a missing person case from February 20 and a shooting incident involving at least five shots fired at a window are noted.