Buienradar weather service

Buienradar is a premier digital weather platform primarily serving the Netherlands and Belgium. Launched in 2006 by Stefan and Edwin ter Velde, it revolutionized how the public consumes meteorological data by providing real-time, animated rain radar images and precise short-term precipitation forecasts. The service quickly became a household name due to its high accuracy and user-friendly visual mapping, allowing users to see exactly when and where rain is expected down to the minute.

In 2011, the brand was acquired by RTL Nederland, a major Dutch media company. Under RTL's ownership, Buienradar has expanded its technological offerings to include various specialized radars for wind, sun intensity, mosquitoes, and pollen. It operates as a cross-platform service available via a website, mobile applications, and smartwatches, utilizing advanced meteorological models and data from institutes like the KNMI to provide essential daily planning tools for millions of users.