• forecast Europe and North Sea

    From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Mar 13 10:07:22 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 15 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 9.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 4.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1012 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 1.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1002 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1010 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.2'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 2.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1018 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~999 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.4'C, overcast, rain about 2.4 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~81%, and 999 hPa.
    Night: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.4 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1001 hPa.

    Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.9 mm, W wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1006 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~974 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.8'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.9 mm, ENE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~85%, and 976 hPa.
    Midday: around 1.2'C, overcast, freezing rain about 3.2 mm, NE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 974 hPa.
    Night: around 1.1'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.7 mm, NE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~84%, and 979 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:36 am

    Changeable until Monday with temperatures around the long-term average.
    From Tuesday mild and mainly dry spring weather with more and more sun.


    Sunshine (%) 20 20 30 30 30 30 50

    Precipitation sum (mm) 8 1/2 2/5 1/3 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 3 1 4 6 4/7 4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 10 11 12 11 15 18 16
    Wind direction SW W SW W SW SE NO
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 4 4 4 2 3


    Long term, Friday March 20, 2026 to Friday March 27, 2026:
    There is a good chance (80%) of calm and dry spring weather with sunny periods. The
    maximum temperature is probably a few degrees above long-term
    average. Later in the period, the chance of precipitation increases to approximately 30%
    clouds will increase and the temperature will probably drop to the long term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:49 UTC 130326.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight
    south to southwest 8

    Humber Dogger
    southwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Complex low, 962, northeast of Iceland is filling. Associated trough over the German
    Bight is moving eastwards away. Second trough is moving eastwards across the southern part of the North Sea in the night.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    southwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5. first in the coastal area rain, later occasional
    showers with risk of thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Humber
    southwest 6-7, decreasing 4-5. later occasional showers with risk of thunderstorm.
    good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    southwest 6-7, first in the eastern part south to southwest 7-8, decreasing 4-5.
    first in the eastern part rain. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

    Dogger
    southwest 6-7, decreasing 5-6, later 4-5. later an isolated shower. good, in precipitation moderate.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames Humber Dogger
    southwest 4-5, soon veering west 3-4. occasional showers with risk of thunderstorm.
    good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    southwest 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4. occasional showers with risk of thunderstorm.
    good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Mar 14 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 16 March 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.2'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 10.3'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.4'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1020 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 3.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1017 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.9'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 1.6'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1013 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 1.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1019 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.9'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 8.0'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1005 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.2'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 9.4'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~988 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.3'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.7 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~81%, and 986 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.6'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.6 mm, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 988 hPa.
    Night: around 0.4'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.5 mm, NE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~82%, and 984 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 5:01 am

    Changeable on Monday and temperatures around the long-term average. From Tuesday mild and dry spring weather with more and more sun.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 40 30 30 30 70 60 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 70 50 20 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/3 -1/2 1/3 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 -1/2 4 6 4/7 4 3
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 9 11 11 15 13/16 15 13/16
    Wind direction W SW W SW SE NE E
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 4 2 3 3


    Long term, Saturday March 21, 2026 to Saturday March 28, 2026:
    Sunny periods and dry with temperatures initially still above
    long-term average. Later in the period probably less soft and
    an increasing chance of some showers.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:35 UTC 140326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Trough over the Netherlands and the North Sea is moving eastwards away. Weak ridge
    over the British Isles is building and is moving across the North Sea in the evening
    and night.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to northwest 3-4. an isolated shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    west to northwest 3-4, temporary possibly 5, later decreasing mainly northwest 2-3.
    especially first in the eastern part occasional showers, small risk of thunder or
    hail. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Humber
    west to northwest 2-4, in the west first possibly 5, later in the west backing southwest. especially first in the eastern part occasional showers, small risk of
    thunder or hail. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    mainly southwest 2-4, from the west veering west to northwest. occasional showers,
    small risk of thunder or hail. good, in precipitation and in the east locally moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    west to northwest 2-4, in the west first possibly 5, later in the west backing southwest. especially in the east first a shower. good, in precipitation moderate.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly west 2-4, temporary decreasing variable 1-3, gradually mainly southwest 2-3,
    later increasing 3-4. first an isolated shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    mainly northwest 2-3, backing southwest, later increasing 4, possibly 5. in the east
    first an isolated shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    mainly west 2-3, from the west increasing southwest 3-4, later 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 2-3, from the west increasing south to southwest 3-4, later possibly 5. especially first an isolated shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    mainly west 3-4, soon backing southwest, increasing 4-5, later 5-6. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Mar 15 10:07:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 17 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.3'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.3'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 11.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.5'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 8.6'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 3.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1022 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.8'C, overcast, snow about 0.9 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 2.5'C, overcast, snow about 1.5 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1009 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 1.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1023 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1007 hPa.

    Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1000 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.1 mm, SSW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1007 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~981 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.4'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.1 mm, NNE wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~85%, and 980 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.0'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.1 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~84%, and 981 hPa.
    Night: around 0.1'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.3 mm, N wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 986 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 3:50 am

    Mild and dry spring weather with more and more sun. Temperatures first above and
    from Friday around the long-term average.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 50 30 40 80 80 40 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 70 50 20 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/4 1/3 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) -1/2 5 6 4/7 4 3 2
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 11 10 16 17 17 13 13
    Wind direction SW W SW SE NO O NE
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 4 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Sunday March 22, 2026 to Sunday March 29, 2026:
    Sunny periods and dry at temperatures around or slightly below long-term average lie. Gradually increasing chance of a few showers.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:56 UTC 150326.

    Gale warnings:
    Thames Humber German Bight
    south to southwest 8

    Dover Dogger
    south to southwest 7



    Synopsis:
    Ridge over the west of Germany is moving eastwards away. Low, 960, south of Iceland
    is moving eastwards to the Faroes. Associated trough will reach the west of the
    North Sea in the afternoon and is moving eastwards.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 3-4, soon increasing 5-6, gradually 6-7, later veering west to
    southwest. from the west gradually rain, later an isolated shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames Humber
    south to southwest 4-5, from the west soon increasing 5-6, gradually 6-7, later in
    the east possibly 8 and in the west veering west 5-6. from the west gradually rain,
    later in the west an isolated shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 3-5, from the west increasing 5-6, especially in the western part
    gradually 6-7, later possibly 8. in the western part gradually rain. good, in precipitation and in the east first moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 5-6, in the west and soon everywhere increasing 6-7, from the
    west veering west to southwest 5-6. from the west temporary rain, later then an
    isolated shower. good, in precipitation moderate.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 5-6, first possibly 7. occasional showers. good, in precipitation
    moderate.

    Thames Humber
    west to southwest 6, possibly 7, in the east first south to southwest 7, possibly 8.
    in the east first rain, from the west showers with especially in the coastal area
    small risk hail or thunder. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 6-7, first possibly 8, from the west veering west 4-6. rain, then
    occasional showers and especially in the coastal area small risk hail or thunder.
    good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 6, possibly 7. an isolated shower. good, in precipitation moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Mar 16 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 18 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 11.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1009 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.9'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, clear skies, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 8.8'C, clear skies, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.6'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 4.0'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1025 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.8'C, overcast, snow about 1.1 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.2 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1011 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.3'C, overcast, snow about 1.1 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 6.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.6'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1028 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 1.3'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1026 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.9'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.0'C, overcast, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 9.3'C, overcast - noticeably less cloud than earlier, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1020 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around -0.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1000 hPa.
    Midday: around -0.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around -0.2'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1012 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:14 am

    Soft, dry and sunny spring weather. A bit more cloudy and less cloudy from Friday
    soft.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 30 40 80 80 50 60 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 30 10 10 10 10 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/3 0/1 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 5 5 4 3 2 3
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 10 14 17 17 13 13 13/16
    Wind direction W SW SE NO O NO O
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 2 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Monday March 23, 2026 to Monday March 30, 2026:
    Sunny periods, and quite mild at first. Somewhat lower later in the period maximum temperatures and possibly some showers.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:09 UTC 160326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1025, over the south of France is building and is moving to Czechia. Weak
    trough will reach the west of the North Sea in the evening and is slowly moving
    northeastwards to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 4-5, soon backing southwest. temporary risk of light rain. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Thames
    west 4-5, first possibly 6, backing southwest 4, occasionally 5. later risk of light
    rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Humber
    west 4-5, first possibly 6, backing southwest 4, occasionally 5. in the east first
    risk of an light shower, from the west in the evening light rain or drizzle. good,
    in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 4, occasionally 5, backing west to southwest, in the east decreasing 3-4. especially first an isolated light shower. good, in precipitation
    sometimes moderate.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 4-5, first possibly 6, gradually backing south to southwest, later
    increasing 5-6. in the east first risk of an light shower, from the west in the
    evening light rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest, gradually decreasing 3-4. first risk of light drizzle. good, in
    precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Thames
    south to southwest 4-5. first risk of light drizzle. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Humber
    south to southwest 4-5, temporary possibly 6. especially first risk of drizzle. good,
    in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5. soon occasionally drizzle. good, soon decreasing moderate,
    in precipitation poor.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 5, occasionally 6. especially first risk of drizzle. good, in
    precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Mar 17 10:07:24 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 19 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1012 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.1'C, clear skies, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.1'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 8.2'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.4'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 4.0'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1022 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 2.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1014 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 6.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.8'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 1.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.1'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1027 hPa.
    Night: around 9.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1026 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~998 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.6'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 3.4 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.8'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 7.8 mm, SSW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~85%, and 998 hPa.
    Night: around 2.7'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 2.3 mm, SW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~76%, and 998 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 12:25 am

    Periods of sunshine and probably dry until the weekend. Temperatures
    usually slightly above the long-term average.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 40 90 90 60 60 60 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 0 0 10 10 20 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0 0 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 5 0 3 2 3 3
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 15 16 13 13 14 13
    Wind direction S SE NO NO NO NO SW
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Tuesday March 24, 2026 to Tuesday March 31, 2026:
    Changeable with a high (60%) chance of rain or showers, especially in the first days.
    Uncertain temperature forecast with a large spread around the long term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:23 UTC 170326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1025, over Poland moving to the Baltic Countries. weak trough over the east of
    the North Sea moving eastwards.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    south to southwest 4-5, backing south to southeast 3-4. good.

    Humber
    south to southwest 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5. first occasionally drizzle. moderate to good, in precipitation poor, in the eastern part risk of fog.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5. good.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    southeast 3-4 occasionally 5. good.

    Humber
    south to southwest 4-5, backing south to southeast 3-4. good.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5, backing south to southeast. good, in the northeastern part
    first possibly poor or fog.

    Dogger
    south 4-5, decreasing 3-4. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Mar 18 10:07:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 20 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.3'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 11.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1012 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 3.6'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.2 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 2.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.2'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.6'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 5.6'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1015 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 1.9'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.3'C, quite cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1020 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.4'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.5'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 8.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1021 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~986 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.4'C, quite cloudy, hail about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 7 (near gale), humidity ~70%, and 988 hPa.
    Midday: around -0.8'C, quite cloudy, hail about 1.8 mm, SW wind, force 7 (near gale), humidity ~67%, and 986 hPa.
    Night: around -0.9'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 1.8 mm, SW wind, force 7 (near gale), humidity ~66%, and 986 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 12:33 am

    Periods of sun and dry. Temperatures usually rise slightly above long-term average. After the weekend transition to inclement weather with winter showers.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 90 90 60 70 70 40 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 10 10 20 40 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0/1 2/7
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 1 3 2 3 3 2/5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 16 13 13 14 13 8/11
    Wind direction SE NO NO NO NO SW W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 4


    Long term, Wednesday March 25, 2026 to Wednesday April 1, 2026:
    Changeable with some showers on Wednesday. After that, the daily probability increases
    precipitation decreases to 40%. Uncertain temperature forecast.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:14 UTC 180326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1034, near the Baltic Sea slowly declining. high, 1029, over the Atlantic
    moving to Scotland.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southeast 3-4, backing east to northeast. good.

    Thames
    southeast 3-4, backing east. good.

    Humber
    south to southeast 3-4, later backing east to southeast. good.

    German Bight
    south 4-5, decreasing 3-4, later decreasing south to southeast 2-3. good.

    Dogger
    south 3-4, first possibly 5. good.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to northeast 3-4. good.

    Thames
    east 3-4, later decreasing mainly east 2-3. good.

    Humber
    east to southeast 3-4, decreasing mainly east 2-3. good.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 2-3, veering south to southwest, later veering west to southwest.
    good.

    Dogger
    south 3-4, decreasing mainly south 2-3, later decreasing variable 1-3. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Mar 19 10:07:24 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 21 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1011 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.2'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.7'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 7.9'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.8'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 3.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1019 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1009 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.5'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 1.9'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1020 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.3'C, overcast, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1017 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1019 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~992 hPa).
    Dawn: around -1.9'C, quite cloudy, hail about 1.2 mm, WSW wind, force 7 (near gale), humidity ~65%, and 989 hPa.
    Midday: around -0.7'C, quite cloudy, hail about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~68%, and 992 hPa.
    Night: around -0.5'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, hail about 4.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 984 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:10 am

    Periods of sun and dry. Temperatures are usually slightly above long-term at first
    average. On Tuesday, transition to inclement weather with more clouds and (winter)
    showers.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 90 70 70 70 40 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 10 10 20 40 70 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/1 2/7 4/10
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 3 2 3 3 2/5 4/7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 13 13 14 13 8/11 7/11
    Wind direction NO NO NO NO SW W W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 4 4


    Long term, Thursday March 26, 2026 to Thursday April 2, 2026:
    First quite a lot of clouds and showers, possibly with a wintry character. Then the daily chance of precipitation decreases to 40% and there is more room for rain
    Sun. The temperature forecast is uncertain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:03 UTC 190326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1031, over Scotland moving to the North Sea. A trough over the North Sea moving southwards to Thames.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4, temporary increasing 4-5. good.

    Thames
    east to northeast 2-3, backing north to northeast, increasing 3-4. good.

    Humber
    variable 1-3, increasing northeast 2-3, later 3-4. good, decreasing moderate to poor,
    risk of fog.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 2-3, increasing mainly north 2-4. moderate to good, small risk fog,
    later increasing good.

    Dogger
    northeast 2-3. good, locally possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4. good, decreasing moderate.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4. good, decreasing moderate, small risk fog.

    Humber
    northeast 3-4, gradually veering east. moderate to poor, risk of fog.

    German Bight
    mainly north 2-4, in the western part decreasing variable 1-3. good, in the north
    decreasing moderate to poor, small risk fog.

    Dogger
    east to northeast 2-3, soon decreasing variable 1-3, later in the western part increasing south 3-4. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Mar 20 10:07:26 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 22 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.4'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1012 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.1'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.9 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 7.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 3.8'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.3 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 2.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.5 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1002 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 6.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.4'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.8'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 2.1'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1020 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 8.1'C, overcast, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1020 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~989 hPa).
    Dawn: around -0.9'C, overcast, hail about 4.7 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 980 hPa.
    Midday: around -2.2'C, overcast, rain about 3.6 mm, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 989 hPa.
    Night: around -2.5'C, overcast, hail about 1.2 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 994 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5:27 am

    Periods of sun and dry. Temperatures are usually slightly above long-term at first
    average. On Tuesday transition to inclement weather with more clouds and especially on
    Wednesday and Thursday (winter) showers.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 70 70 70 40 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 20 40 70 60 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/1 2/7 4/10 2/6
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 2 3 3 2/5 4/7 3
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 13 13 14 13 8/11 7/11 8/11
    Wind direction NO NO NO SW W W NW
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 4 4 3


    Long term, Friday March 27, 2026 to Friday April 3, 2026:
    First quite a lot of clouds and showers. After that, the daily probability increases
    precipitation decreases to 40% and there is more room for the sun. The temperature forecast
    is uncertain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:20 UTC 200326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1025, over Humber moving to Denmark.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4, occasionally 5. good.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4, later possibly 5. good.

    Humber
    mainly east 2-4, later in the northwestern part southeast. good, in the western part
    moderate to poor, locally fog.

    German Bight
    variable 1-3, in the southeastern part northeast 2-4. moderate to poor, locally fog.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 2-4. moderate to poor, locally fog.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4. good.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4. good, later in the eastern part decreasing moderate to poor, risk of
    fog.

    Humber
    east to northeast 3-4, in the northwestern part mainly south 2-4. good, in the western part first poor or fog, in the eastern part decreasing moderate to poor,
    risk of fog.

    German Bight
    variable 1-3, first in the southeastern part northeast 2-4. poor or fog, in the
    western part first moderate to good.

    Dogger
    no significant change.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Mar 21 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 23 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1017 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.8'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.2'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1020 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.0'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~85%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 4.3'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1000 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 998 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1000 hPa.
    Night: around 1.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1001 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 6.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.7'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 7.7'C, overcast, rain about 2.0 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.0'C, overcast, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.2'C, overcast, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 9.4'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1016 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~992 hPa).
    Dawn: around -4.4'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1000 hPa.
    Midday: around -2.9'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, hail about 2.7 mm, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 992 hPa.
    Night: around -2.0'C, overcast, hail about 5.7 mm, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 985 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 5:32 am

    Periods of sunshine and dry until Monday, with temperatures slightly above long-term average. On Tuesday, transition to inclement weather with more clouds, more
    wind and especially on Wednesday and Thursday (winter) showers.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 50 70 30 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 20 70 90 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 1/5 6/11 3/6 1/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 3 4 5 5 2 2
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 12 15 15 15 10 9 9
    Wind direction NE SE NW SW W NW W
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 2 4 5 4 3


    Long term, Saturday March 28, 2026 to Saturday April 4, 2026:
    First quite a lot of clouds and showers. After that, the daily probability increases
    precipitation decreases to 30% and there is more room for the sun. The temperature forecast
    is uncertain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:12 UTC 210326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1025, over the Baltic Countries is moving eastwards away. A second high, 1021,
    over the Atlantic is moving eastwards.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4, increasing 4-5. good.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4. good, first in the east possibly poor or fog.

    Humber
    mainly east 2-4. good, locally poor or fog.

    German Bight
    variable 2-4. poor or fog, locally good, gradually at most places good.

    Dogger
    mainly south 2-4, later increasing south to southeast 3-4. poor or fog, locally good.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4. good.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4, veering east. good.

    Humber
    mainly east 2-4, veering mainly southeast. good.

    German Bight
    variable 2-4, soon increasing mainly southeast 3-4. good, from the east decreasing
    poor or fog.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 3-4, soon increasing south 4-5, later in the north possibly 6.
    good, first locally poor or fog.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Mar 22 10:07:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 24 March 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.2'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 11.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1021 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.4'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.5'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.8'C, overcast, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 6.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1015 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~996 hPa).
    Dawn: around -0.0'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.4 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 996 hPa.
    Night: around 1.8'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 2.0 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 992 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 7.1'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.4'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1014 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.8 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.8 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1002 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.5'C, overcast, rain about 3.5 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 2.2 mm, W wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1009 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~991 hPa).
    Dawn: around -2.1'C, overcast, hail about 2.0 mm, NNE wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~78%, and 982 hPa.
    Midday: around -3.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 991 hPa.
    Night: around -4.1'C, overcast, hail about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 995 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 5:18 am

    Periods of sun and dry until Tuesday, with temperatures mainly during the day above the long-term average. On Wednesday transition to inclement weather with more
    cloudy, with quite a lot of wind and showers with a chance of thunder, hail and especially
    inland also wet snow. It may become slippery in places.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 70 30 30 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 20 70 90 80 80 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 1/5 6/11 3/6 1/2 1/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 4 5 5 2 2 3
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 15 15 10 9 9 10
    Wind direction SE NW SW W NW W NW
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 4 5 4 3 3


    Long term, Sunday March 29, 2026 to Sunday April 5, 2026:
    First quite a lot of clouds and showers. After that, the daily probability increases
    precipitation decreases to 30% and there is more room for the sun. The temperature forecast
    is uncertain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:25 UTC 220326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Col, 1018, is lying over the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east 2-4, soon backing north to northeast. moderate to good, soon increasing good.

    Thames
    east to southeast 2-4, gradually backing north to northeast. moderate to good.

    Humber
    south to southeast 3-4, decreasing variable 1-3. moderate to good, in the east possibly poor.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 3-4, in the north backing southwest, in the south decreasing
    variable 1-3. moderate to poor, locally fog.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 4-5, decreasing southwest 3-4, later mainly west 2-4. risk of
    light rain. moderate to good, especially in the southeastern part sometimes poor.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north to northeast 2-4. good.

    Thames
    north to northeast 2-4, temporary backing north to northwest. moderate to good,
    later in the north possibly poor.

    Humber
    variable 1-3, increasing north to northwest 3-4, later backing northeast 2-4. moderate to good, locally possibly poor.

    German Bight
    west to southwest 2-4, in the south variable 1-3, everywhere increasing north to
    northwest 3-4, later decreasing mainly north 2-4. moderate to poor, locally fog,
    from the north increasing moderate to good.

    Dogger
    mainly west 2-4, gradually veering north to northwest 3-4, later mainly northeast
    2-4. first risk of light rain. moderate to good, locally possibly poor, from the
    northwest increasing good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Mar 23 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 25 March 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.7'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 10.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 6.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.

    Central Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1001 hPa.
    Night: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.2 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1005 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under a deep low pressure system (~984 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.2'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.2 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 984 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.1'C, overcast, snow about 1.6 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 984 hPa.
    Night: around 2.6'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.8 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 987 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.2'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.9'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1007 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1006 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, WNW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1000 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.3 mm, NW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 5.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, NW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1010 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, WNW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.6 mm, NW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 6.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1018 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around -6.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around -5.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around -5.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1014 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30 am

    On Wednesday, transition to inclement weather with more clouds, quite a bit of wind and
    showers with a chance of thunder, hail and, especially inland, wet snow. Possibly
    that it becomes slippery in places. Mostly dry during Friday and Saturday, quiet but quite cold nights.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 50 30 30 30 30 30 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 70 90 80 80 60 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1/5 6/11 3/6 1/2 1/3 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 5 5 2 2 3 1/4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 15 10 9 9 10 12
    Wind direction NW SW W NW W NW N
    Wind force (bft) 2 4 5 4 3 3 3


    Long term, Monday March 30, 2026 to Monday April 6, 2026:
    The daily chance of precipitation decreases to 30% and there is more room for rain
    Sun. The temperature forecast is uncertain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:23 UTC 230326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Ridge over the British Isles is moving to Germany. Low southwest of Iceland, 966, is
    moving northeastwards to the west of the Norwegian Sea. Associated weak trough will
    reach the west of the North Sea at the end of the period.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3, gradually mainly southwest 2-3, later increasing 3-4. mainly moderate.

    Thames
    variable 1-3, soon west to southwest 2-3, later increasing southwest 3-4. mainly
    moderate.

    Humber
    variable 1-3, increasing mainly southwest 2-4. moderate, especially in the eastern
    part locally poor or fog.

    German Bight
    variable 1-3, in the west and later everywhere increasing southwest 3-4. moderate to
    poor, especially in the northern part locally fog.

    Dogger
    variable 1-3, increasing southwest 3-4, later 4-5, in the west possibly 6. later in
    the northwest occasionally light rain. moderate, especially in the eastern part
    locally poor or fog.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    southwest 3-4, increasing southwest 4-5, later occasionally 6. moderate to good.

    Humber
    southwest 3-4, increasing 5, occasionally 6. later in the north occasionally light
    rain. moderate to good.

    German Bight
    southwest 3-4, from the west increasing 5, occasionally 6. later in the northwest
    occasionally light rain. moderate to poor, locally fog, in the west and later everywhere increasing moderate to good.

    Dogger
    southwest 4-6. risk of light rain. moderate to good, in the east first possibly poor
    or fog.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Mar 24 10:07:16 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 26 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 9.9'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1019 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.9 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 4.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.8'C, overcast, snow about 1.8 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 2.6 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 1.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 1.9 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1009 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~994 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.2'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.1 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 989 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.9'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.3 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 994 hPa.
    Night: around 1.7'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.9 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 997 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: with low pressure nearby (~999 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.2 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 999 hPa.
    Night: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.2 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1001 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1006 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.3'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 8.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.8 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1020 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
    Dawn: around -5.4'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around -2.0'C, overcast, hail about 8.8 mm, ESE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~79%, and 997 hPa.
    Night: around -1.1'C, overcast, snow about 5.4 mm, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 990 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:56 am

    On Wednesday and Thursday there will be inclement weather with lots of wind and numerous showers. This
    showers may be accompanied by hail, thunder and especially on Thursday also by wet ones
    snow. From Friday onwards there will be a chance of a few showers, but during the day
    clearly softer and less wind.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 30 30 30 40 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 40 90 80 70 60 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/3 6/11 3/6 1/2 1/3 0/1 0/4
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 5 2 2 3 1/4 4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 13 8 8 9 10 12 11/14
    Wind direction SW W NW W NW N W
    Wind force (bft) 4 5 4 3 3 3 4


    Long term, Tuesday March 31, 2026 to Tuesday April 7, 2026:
    Gradually decreasing variability and more chance of sun. There is a big chance (60-70%) at temperatures a few degrees below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:52 UTC 240326.

    Gale warnings:
    Dover Thames Humber German Bight
    southwest 8

    Dogger
    southwest 7



    Synopsis:
    Low, 963, over the west of the Norwegian Sea is slowly moving eastwards. Second low
    is developing in the evening and night over the northern part of the North Sea and
    is moving to the south of Sweden, 976. Associated trough is moving eastwards across
    the North Sea from the evening.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    southwest 5-6, increasing 6-7, later occasionally 8. moderate to good.

    Humber
    southwest 5-6, gradually occasionally 7, later increasing 7, in the east possibly 8.
    in the north and later in the west occasional rain. moderate to good, in precipitation gradually possibly poor.

    German Bight
    southwest 5, occasionally 6, later increasing 6-7, in the south possibly 8. in the
    northern part soon periods of rain. moderate to poor.

    Dogger
    southwest 5-6, later increasing 6-7 and in the west decreasing west 4-5. soon periods of rain. moderate to good, in precipitation gradually sometimes poor.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    southwest 7-8, from the west veering west mainly 7, later west to northwest mainly 6.
    temporary showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Humber
    southwest 6-7, especially in the east occasionally 8, from the west veering northwest 6-7. showery rain, later a shower with risk of hail. good, in precipitation moderate, sometimes poor.

    German Bight
    southwest 6-7, occasionally 8, from the west veering northwest 6-7. in the northwest
    and soon everywhere showery rain, later a shower with risk of hail. moderate to poor,
    from the west increasing good, in precipitation moderate, sometimes poor.

    Dogger
    southwest 6-7, in the west west 4-5, from the west everywhere veering northwest 6-7.
    in the evening and night showery rain, later a shower with risk of hail. good, in
    precipitation moderate, sometimes poor.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Mar 25 10:07:24 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 27 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.0'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 9.6'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1020 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.5'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1023 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around -0.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 1.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 0.8'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.0 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1006 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 2.2 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 3.0 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 2.4 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1006 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1011 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.6'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.4 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1020 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~981 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.1'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.7 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 978 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.2'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.9 mm, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 981 hPa.
    Night: around -0.5'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.9 mm, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 991 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:18 am

    A few more (winter) showers on Thursday and after a cold Friday night during the day
    mainly dry with occasional sun. More changeable again from the weekend onwards daily chance of rain, occasionally a lot of wind and temperatures that rise to values around or slightly above the long-term average.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 40 30 40 30 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 80 40 60 40 40 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 6/11 3/6 0/2 1/3 0/1 0/4 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 2 0 3 1/4 4 6
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 8 7 9 10 12 11/14 12
    Wind direction W NW W NW N W NW
    Wind force (bft) 5 4 3 3 3 4 4


    Long term, Wednesday April 1, 2026 to Wednesday April 8, 2026:
    Gradually decreasing variability and more chance of sun. There is a big chance (60-70%) at temperatures a few degrees below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:04 UTC 250326.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight Dogger
    northwest 7

    Humber
    west to northwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    low, 970, over Scandinavia remains fairly stationary associated trough moving in the
    afternoon southeastwards across the North Sea. ridge moving from the west across the
    North Sea from the evening.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to northwest 5-6. showers, risk of hail. good, in precipitation moderate to
    poor.

    Thames
    west to northwest 5-6. showers, risk of hail, later risk of thunderstorm. good, in
    precipitation moderate to poor.

    Humber
    west to northwest 6, occasionally 7. showers, risk of hail, later risk of thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

    German Bight
    northwest 6-7. showers, risk of hail, later in the southern part risk of thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

    Dogger
    northwest 6-7. showers, risk of hail, in the western part in the afternoon possibly
    thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 5-6, first occasionally 7, decreasing 4-5. showers. good, in precipitation
    moderate.

    Thames
    northwest 6, occasionally 7. showers, first risk of thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, first possibly poor.

    Humber
    northwest 6, occasionally 7. showers, first risk of thunderstorm, later occasional
    wintry showers. good, in precipitation moderate, first possibly poor.

    German Bight Dogger
    northwest 6-7. showers, later occasional wintry showers. good, in precipitation
    moderate, later possibly poor.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Mar 26 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 28 March 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.5'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 10.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1024 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 5.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.3 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1025 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1017 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 1.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1007 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.5 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1007 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1012 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 6.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1022 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1029 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around -3.4'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 1.3 mm, NNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around -3.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around -1.8'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, hail about 5.2 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 999 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:40 am

    Persistently changeable with periods of rain or isolated showers, but Friday and
    Sunday during the day also occasionally sunny. Temperatures are around the long term
    average.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 30 40 30 50 30 40 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 40 80 50 80 30 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 3/6 0/2 2/6 0/4 2/8 0/1 1/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2 0 3 1/4 4 6 3/8
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 8 9 10 12 12 12 13
    Wind direction NW W NW N W NW NW
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 4 4 3


    Long term, Thursday April 2, 2026 to Thursday April 9, 2026:
    Calm and mainly dry spring weather. A great opportunity at the beginning of the period
    (70%) at temperatures below the long-term average, but gradually the
    chance of mild(er) spring weather increases to 40%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:07 UTC 260326.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight Dogger
    northwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    low, 988, over the north of Finland is slowly moving northeast. ridge over the British Isles moving in the evening the across the North Sea, in the morning followed by a trough.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 3-4, later decreasing north 2-3. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly
    poor.

    Thames
    northwest 4-5, occasionally 6, later from the west decreasing 3-4. wintry showers,
    first risk of thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Humber
    northwest 5-6, from the west decreasing 3-5, in the western part backing southwest.
    wintry showers. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    northwest 5-6, first occasionally 7, later from the west decreasing 4-5. wintry
    showers. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    northwest 5-6, first occasionally 7, from the west decreasing 3-5, in the western
    part backing southwest. wintry showers. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly
    poor.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north 2-3, soon backing west to southwest, later increasing 3-4. good.

    Thames
    northwest 3-4, soon decreasing west 2-3, backing southwest, later increasing 3-4.
    good.

    Humber
    southwest 2-4, increasing 4-5, in the eastern part first northwest 3-4. later from
    the west rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4, later backing west to southwest. good.

    Dogger
    southwest 3-4, increasing 4-5, in the eastern part first northwest 3-4. later from
    the west rain. good, in precipitation moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Mar 27 10:07:30 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 29 March 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1027 hPa.
    Night: around 9.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1027 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1030 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1029 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1030 hPa.
    Night: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1028 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.5 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 3.0'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 1.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1005 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.8'C, overcast, snow about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1013 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 5.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1011 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.4'C, overcast, rain about 3.9 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.2 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1017 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.7'C, overcast, rain about 3.4 mm, WSW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1025 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~982 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.7'C, overcast, freezing rain about 5.0 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 982 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 4.0 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 982 hPa.
    Night: around 0.5'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.8 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 989 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:39 am

    Quite changeable for the time being, but during the weekend there will also be long dry spells during the day
    sunny periods. Drier and gradual from next Tuesday or Wednesday
    a bit softer.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 40 60 50 40 30 50 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 60 50 80 50 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2 2 4/7 3/6 0/2 0/1 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) -1 5 2 4 4 2/6 2/5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 10 11 11 11 11 13 13
    Wind direction SW NW W NW NW NO NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 4 3 3 3


    Long term, Friday April 3, 2026 to Friday April 10, 2026:
    There is a good chance (80%) of calm, dry and fairly sunny spring weather. Daarbij lijkt het
    to gradually become milder during the day with a 60% chance of maximum temperatures
    above 15 degrees. However, there is a persistent risk of light frost at night.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:51 UTC 270326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    ridge over Germany will move east away. trough over England will move in the afternoon eastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, possibly 6, later veering west. periods of rain
    or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Thames
    southwest 4-5, soon increasing 5-6, from the west veering west to northwest 4-5.
    periods of rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Humber
    southwest 4-5, in the eastern part soon increasing southwest 5-6, veering west 3-4.
    periods of rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    southwest 4-5, soon increasing 5-6, later from the west decreasing west 3-4. from
    the afternoon rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    southwest 5-6, from the west decreasing west 3-4. in the morning and afternoon rain
    or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    west to northwest 4-5. risk of an isolated shower, in the eastern part first rain or
    drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate, first risk of poor.

    Humber
    west 3-4, soon from the west increasing 5-6. risk of an isolated shower, in the
    eastern part first rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate, first
    risk of poor.

    German Bight
    west 3-4, occasionally 5, first in the eastern part southwest 5-6. risk of an isolated shower, in the eastern part first rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate, first risk of poor.

    Dogger
    west 3-4, soon from the west increasing 5-6, later in the western part possibly 7.
    risk of an isolated shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Mar 28 10:07:22 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 30 March 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1029 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1027 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1026 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.1'C, overcast, snow about 0.9 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.2'C, overcast, snow about 1.8 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 2.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.3 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.9'C, overcast, snow about 0.7 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 1.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.5 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1005 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 6.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 5.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1007 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1022 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 9.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1028 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.8'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 998 hPa.
    Midday: around 1.1'C, overcast, hail about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 0.9'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1003 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:10 am

    First changeable and maximum temperatures below the long-term average, with some showers especially on Monday. Gradually more sun from Wednesday, increasing
    temperatures and mostly dry.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 60 50 30 40 40 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 60 70 80 40 10 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2 4 4/10 0/2 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 0 5 4 2/6 1/4 1/4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 10 11 10 11 13 14 14
    Wind direction NW W NW NW NO N NO
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 4 4 3 3 2


    Long term, Saturday April 4, 2026 to Saturday April 11, 2026:
    Fairly high chance (60%) of sunny and dry weather with temperatures (well) above
    long-term average. From April 7, the chance of a (thunder) shower increases.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:23 UTC 280326.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    west 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 988, over the Norwegian Sea is moving northeastwards. Associated trough is
    moving southeastwards across the North Sea in the evening.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 4-5, soon veering northwest, temporary occasionally 6. especially
    later showers with risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate,
    possibly poor.

    Thames
    northwest 4-5, occasionally 6. especially later showers with risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Humber
    northwest 4-5, occasionally 6. temporary in the eastern part showers with risk of
    hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 4-5. especially later showers with risk of hail. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    west to northwest 4-5, occasionally 6. especially first showers with risk of hail.
    good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to northwest 4-5, gradually occasionally 6. first in the eastern part occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    west to northwest 4-5, possibly 6. first in the eastern part occasional showers.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    west to northwest 4-5, possibly 6. good.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 4-5. first in the eastern part showers with risk of hail. good, in
    precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    west to northwest 4-5. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Mar 29 10:07:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 31 March 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1025 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1029 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1028 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1029 hPa.
    Night: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1028 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 2.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1021 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1010 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.3'C, overcast, snow about 1.8 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 5.8'C, overcast, snow about 1.5 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1012 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1011 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1025 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1029 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1029 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1029 hPa.
    Night: around 10.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1028 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.3'C, overcast, hail about 3.9 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 999 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, hail about 2.1 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1001 hPa.
    Night: around -0.8'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1005 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:04 am

    First mainly dry with maximum temperatures around or slightly above long-term average, later significantly more variable with mainly Saturdays and Sundays off
    lots of wind, rain and lower maximum temperatures.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 60 30 20 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 70 80 20 20 40 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 3 5 0 0/1 0/2 1/6 1/4
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 5 4 2/5 2/5 4/7 4/7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 10 10 12 14 11/14 11/14 12
    Wind direction SW NW NW W SW SW W
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 2 3 3 4


    Long term, Sunday April 5, 2026 to Sunday April 12, 2026:
    Gradually more sun and higher temperatures, but also occasional rain or showers.
    Possibly very warm, especially on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 April.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 18:18 UTC 280326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Ridge over the British Isles is moving eastwards across the North Sea in the night
    and morning. Complex low near Iceland is slowly moving eastwards, 977. Associated
    troughs will move southeastwards across the North Sea in the afternoon and evening.

    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 4-5, first occasionally 6, decreasing 3-4, later backing west 2-3. first
    an isolated shower, risk of hail. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    northwest 4-5, first occasionally 6, decreasing 3-4, later backing west. first an
    isolated shower, risk of hail. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    northwest 4-5, in the west first possibly 6, decreasing west to northwest mainly 4,
    later backing west to southwest. first in the eastern part risk of a shower, risk of
    hail. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, in the west gradually and later everywhere backing west to southwest.
    first in the east and gradually also in the north showers, risk of hail. good, in
    precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    west to northwest 4-5, in the northwestern part especially first 5-6, later backing
    southwest 5-6. later in the west light rain. good, in precipitation moderate.


    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 2-3, soon increasing southwest 5-6, gradually 6-7. temporary light rain. good,
    in precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    west 2-3, soon increasing southwest 5-6, gradually 6-7, later in the west veering
    west. temporary light rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber German Bight
    west to southwest 4-5, increasing southwest 7, occasionally 8, later in the west
    veering west and decreasing 6-7. gradually rain, later showers with risk of thunderstorm and hail. good, in precipitation moderate, later possibly poor.

    Dogger
    southwest 5-6, soon increasing 7, occasionally 8, from the west veering west 6-7.
    rain, then showers with risk of thunderstorm and hail. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Mar 30 10:07:26 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 1 April 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1020 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 2.6'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.2 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.4 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 2.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1008 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.7'C, overcast, snow about 1.6 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.6'C, overcast, rain about 2.7 mm, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 7.2'C, overcast, snow about 2.9 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1007 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 5.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1013 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.9 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1023 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around -1.4'C, quite cloudy, hail about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around -1.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around -0.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1014 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:57 am

    Dry on Wednesday, with occasional sunshine with maximum temperatures slightly above long-term
    average. Occasional showers from Thursday. Maximum temperatures during the weekend
    well above average and more sun.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 40 40 40 30 30 40 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 20 10 40 40 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 7 0 0 0/2 0/1 0/1 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 0 1/6 2/6 3/6 6/9 7/10
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 9 11 13 13 12 14/17 14/18
    Wind direction NW NW S SW SW SW SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 5 3 2 3 3 4 4


    Long term, Monday April 6, 2026 to Monday April 13, 2026:
    Increasingly higher maximum temperatures, Tuesday April 7 will be the warmest day. The sun
    seems regular, but every now and then there is a chance of a shower. Probably after Tuesday
    slightly less warm, but still temperatures higher than usual
    for the time of year.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:04 UTC 300326.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    northwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Complex low, 988, over the Norwegian Sea moving slowly northwards. Associated troughs over the southern part of the North Sea will move southeastwards. Ridge is
    building over the British Isles on Monday.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 4-5, occasionally 6. showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames Humber
    northwest 5-6, later decreasing 4-5. occasionally a shower, first small risk hail.
    good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 5-6. occasionally a shower, small risk hail. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    northwest 5-6, first possibly 7. risk of an isolated shower. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4. especially first an isolated shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    northwest 4-5, decreasing west to northwest 3-4. especially first an isolated shower.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    northwest 4-5, decreasing west to northwest 3-4. good.

    German Bight
    northwest 5-6. first risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    northwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5, later west 3-4. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Mar 31 10:07:26 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 2 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1020 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1015 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.2 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.9 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1008 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.9'C, overcast, rain about 2.1 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.3'C, overcast, rain about 2.6 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 8.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1005 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1008 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.6'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 6.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.0'C, overcast, rain about 2.1 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 7.8'C, overcast, rain about 3.4 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1016 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~998 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.3'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.6 mm, SE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 1.9'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 4.9 mm, SE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 998 hPa.
    Night: around 0.6'C, overcast, snow about 2.6 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 998 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:54 am

    Slightly changeable with temperatures initially close to the long-term average. A bit milder from the weekend onwards.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 40 40 30 20 30 50 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 20 50 30 30 30 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0/2 0/1 0/1 0/3 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 0 1/6 2/6 3/6 6/9 7/10 3/6
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 11 12 13 12 14/17 14/18 16/19
    Wind direction NW S SW SW SW SW SW S
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 4 4 3


    Long term, Tuesday April 7, 2026 to Tuesday April 14, 2026:
    Tuesday April 7 warm. Probably less warm afterwards, but initially
    temperatures are still higher than usual for this time of year.
    Occasionally some showers.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:30 UTC 310326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1037, west of France remains fairly stationary. Associated ridge moving eastwards across the North Sea. Trough over Dogger and Dover moving eastwards to
    German Bight.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to northwest 2-3, later decreasing variable 1-3. good, locally possibly moderate.

    Thames
    west to northwest 3-4, decreasing 2-3, later variable 1-3. good, locally possibly
    moderate.

    Humber
    west to northwest 2-4, later backing west to southwest 2-3. good, locally possibly
    moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4, later west to northwest 2-3. good, later in the western part possibly moderate to poor.

    Dogger
    mainly west 2-4. good, locally possibly moderate, later in the eastern part decreasing moderate to poor.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3. occasionally light rain. moderate to good.

    Thames
    variable 1-3,. occasionally light rain. moderate to good.

    Humber
    west to southwest 2-3. occasionally light rain. moderate to good.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 2-3, backing south to southwest. later occasionally light rain.
    good, in the western part moderate to poor, risk of fog.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 2-4. occasionally light rain. moderate to good, in the eastern
    part first moderate to poor, small risk fog.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Apr 1 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 3 April 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.9'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.9'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 12.2'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1023 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around -0.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 0.1'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1007 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.2 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1011 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1008 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.3 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1008 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.7 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1011 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~996 hPa).
    Dawn: around -2.0'C, quite cloudy, hail about 1.0 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 995 hPa.
    Midday: around -1.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, hail about 1.3 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 996 hPa.
    Night: around -1.4'C, quite cloudy, hail about 1.2 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 996 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:38 am

    Slightly changeable with temperatures initially close to the long-term average. Gradually warmer from the weekend, with lots of sun on Tuesday and in many places
    22-25°C.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 40 30 20 30 50 70 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 40 50 20 30 30 10 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0/2 0/1 0/1 0/3 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2 2 3/6 7 8 4 8
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 13 9 12 15 15 17 22/25
    Wind direction VAR N SW SW SW Z SE
    Wind force (bft) 2 4 3 4 4 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday April 8, 2026 to Wednesday April 15, 2026:
    Less warm, but initially still temperatures higher than
    usual for the time of year. Occasionally some showers.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:52 UTC 010426.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    north 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    high, 1028, over Germany moving southeast. trough over Scotland and the Viking moving to the eastern part of the German Bight and the Netherlands.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3, later mainly west. occasionally light rain or drizzle. moderate to
    poor.

    Thames
    mainly south 2-4, veering southwest. occasionally light rain or drizzle. moderate to
    good, in the east possibly poor.

    Humber
    southwest 3-4, in the east first south. occasionally rain or drizzle. moderate to
    good, in the east risk of fog.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 3-4. occasionally light rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in the
    west risk of fog.

    Dogger
    southwest 3-4, later increasing 4-5, in the northwestern part north 6-7. occasionally rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in the east risk of fog.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly west 1-3, increasing north to northwest 4-5. occasional rain. moderate, locally poor, later increasing good.

    Thames
    southwest 2-4, soon increasing north to northwest 5-6. occasional rain. moderate,
    locally poor, later increasing good.

    Humber
    southwest 3-4, soon increasing north to northwest 5-6. occasional rain. moderate,
    locally poor, later increasing good.

    German Bight
    southwest 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, later north to northwest 5-6. occasionally rain
    or drizzle. moderate to poor, risk of fog.

    Dogger
    southwest 4-5, soon increasing north to northwest 6-7, later decreasing 5-6. occasionally rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor,
    later increasing good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Apr 2 10:07:22 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 4 April 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.0'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.3'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 13.6'C, clear skies, S wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~64%, and 1022 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around -0.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 0.5'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1003 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 8.7'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.0'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 7.4'C, overcast, rain about 4.4 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1000 hPa.

    Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.5'C, overcast, snow about 5.2 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1001 hPa.
    Night: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 4.5 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1002 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~998 hPa).
    Dawn: around -2.1'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.4 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 997 hPa.
    Midday: around -0.8'C, overcast, hail about 2.3 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 998 hPa.
    Night: around -0.9'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.1 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 998 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:53 am

    Slightly changeable and on the mild side for early April. Monday and Tuesday a lot
    sun, dry and also warm on Tuesday. Increasing chance of rain on Wednesday.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 20 20 30 40 40 60 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 60 40 50 10 20 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2 1 0/1 1/2 0 0 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 2 7 9 3 5 6/9
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 10 11 16 13 15 18/22 15/20
    Wind direction W SW SW W SW O W
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 4 3 3 3


    Long term, Thursday April 9, 2026 to Thursday April 16, 2026:
    The first days will be colder and there is a good chance of rain. Later it increased again slightly
    temperatures and a decreasing chance of rain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:29 UTC 020426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    trough over the German Bight soon moving east. ridge over England moving across the
    North Sea from the evening. low, 1011, west of Ireland moving to the north of Scotland and deepening, 989. associated trough will reach the North Sea in the morning.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, gradually variable 1-3. first risk of an light shower. good.

    Thames
    northwest 4-5, first possibly 6, decreasing 3-4, later decreasing variable 1-3.
    first risk of an light shower. good.

    Humber
    north to northwest 4-5, first possibly 6, soon decreasing northwest 3-4, decreasing
    west 2-3, later from the west increasing south 4-5. first risk of an light shower.
    good.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 4-5, first possibly 6, decreasing northwest 3-4, in the northern
    part 4-5. in the eastern part first rain or drizzle. good, first locally moderate,
    in precipitation possibly poor.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 4-5, soon decreasing northwest 3-4, decreasing west 2-3, later
    from the west increasing south 4-5. first risk of an light shower. good.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3, soon from the west increasing 4-5, increasing 5-6. later rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    variable 1-3, soon from the west increasing 4-5, increasing 5-6, later possibly 7.
    at night from the west rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    south 4-5, first in the eastern part west 2-3, soon increasing 5-6, veering southwest, later increasing 6-7. at night from the west rain or drizzle. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 3-4, in the northern part first 5, later from the west increasing south
    5-6. later in the western part rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.

    Dogger
    south 4-5, in the eastern part first west 2-3, soon increasing 5-6, from the west
    increasing south to southwest 6-7. at night from the west rain or drizzle. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Apr 3 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 5 April 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.9'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 14.4'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1022 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1023 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1019 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.8'C, overcast, snow about 0.7 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1000 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.6'C, overcast, snow about 1.4 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 997 hPa.
    Night: around 1.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.6 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 998 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.2'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 9.5'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1023 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 5.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1012 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.5 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~78%, and 999 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.3 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 6.3'C, partly cloudy, snow about 0.5 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1011 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, snow about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1016 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around -0.7'C, overcast, hail about 1.2 mm, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 998 hPa.
    Midday: around -0.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, hail about 0.7 mm, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around -0.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1006 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 5:53 am

    Slightly changeable and on the mild side for early April. From Monday onwards more sun, quite warm and probably dry until Thursday. Then more variable.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 20 30 40 40 60 60 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 60 40 50 10 20 30 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1 0/1 1/2 0 0 0/3 0/4
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2 7 9 3 5 6/9 6
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 11 14 13 15 18/22 15/20 16/19
    Wind direction SW SW W SW E W SE
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 4 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Friday April 10, 2026 to Friday April 17, 2026:
    The first days will be colder and there is a good chance of rain. Later it increased again slightly
    temperatures and a decreasing chance of rain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:25 UTC 030426.

    Gale warnings:
    all districts southwest 7


    Synopsis:
    low, 989, north of Scotland moving to the Norwegian Sea. associated troughs will
    move eastwards across the North Sea. weak ridge moving to the southern part of the
    North Sea in the morning.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 6-7, decreasing 5-6. occasionally rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in
    precipitation possibly poor, small risk fog.

    Thames
    southwest 6-7, later decreasing 5-6. occasionally rain or drizzle, later risk of a
    shower. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor, in the coastal area small
    risk fog.

    Humber
    southwest 6-7, in the western part decreasing west to southwest 4-5, later in the
    eastern part decreasing 5-6. occasionally rain or drizzle, later risk of a shower.
    moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor, in the coastal area small risk fog.

    German Bight
    southwest 5-6, soon increasing 6-7, later decreasing southwest 5-6, in the northern
    part west to southwest 4-5. periods of rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor, in the coastal area small risk fog.

    Dogger
    southwest 6-7, soon decreasing 5-6, decreasing west to southwest 4-5, later in the
    western part increasing west 5-6. periods of rain or drizzle, later risk of a shower.
    moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 5-6, decreasing west 3-4, later mainly southwest 2-3. good.

    Thames
    west to southwest 5-6, decreasing west to northwest 4-5, later decreasing west 2-4.
    first risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    west to southwest 5-6, decreasing west to northwest 4-5, later decreasing west to
    southwest 3-4. good.

    German Bight
    west 4-5, in the southern part 5-6, soon increasing 5-6, later decreasing 4-5. at
    night risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate, first in the eastern part locally poor, risk of fog.

    Dogger
    west 5-6, possibly 7, decreasing 5-6, later 4-5, first in the eastern part west 4-5.
    first risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Apr 4 10:07:22 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 6 April 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.9'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1019 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.3'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 11.1'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1023 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 6.6'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1024 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.1'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 998 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 2.3'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1007 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.2'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 10.6'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1023 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 7.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1021 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1017 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around -1.9'C, overcast, a few light showers, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around -0.2'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 2.0 mm, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 1.5'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 8.8 mm, E wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1001 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday April 4, 2026 at 4:51 am

    Sunny, dry and gradually warmer during the day. The nights remain cold, with a small chance of fog and frost. From Thursday there will be a chance of more clouds
    rain increases to approximately 30%. From Friday the temperature will also increase again
    back.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 50 50 60 70 70 60 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 50 10 10 10 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1/2 0 0 0/3 0/4 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 7 9 3 5 6/9 6 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 14 13 15 18/22 15/20 16/19 13/17
    Wind direction SW W SW E W SE NO
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Saturday April 11, 2026 to Saturday April 18, 2026:
    There is a good chance of calm, driest and sunny weather, with gradually higher temperatures
    afternoon temperatures. There is also a small chance (30%) of its recurrence changeable weather, with daily rain, quite a lot of clouds and temperatures around or slightly below normal.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:04 UTC 040426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 994, west of Ireland is deepening and moving to Norway, 975. Associated troughs
    will move eastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, increasing 5-6, later possibly 7. periods of rain and showers. moderate to good, first possibly poor.

    Thames
    southwest 3-4, increasing south to southwest 5-6, later increasing 6-7. periods of
    rain and showers. good, possibly moderate.

    Humber
    west to southwest 3-4, increasing south 5-6, later increasing south to southwest 7.
    periods of rain and showers. good, possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 4-5, backing southwest 3-4, later increasing south to southwest
    6-7. periods of rain and showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    west 4-5, increasing south to southeast 5-6, later increasing south to southwest 6-7.
    periods of rain and showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 6-7, later decreasing 5-6. periods of rain and showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    south to southwest 6-7, veering west to southwest, later decreasing 5-6. periods of
    rain and showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    south to southwest 6-7, increasing southwest 7-8, later decreasing west to northwest 5-6. periods of rain and showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 6-7, increasing west to southwest 7-8, later decreasing west to
    northwest 6-7. periods of rain and showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 6-7, increasing west to southwest 7-8, in the north 9, later
    decreasing west to northwest 6-7. periods of rain and showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Apr 5 10:07:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 7 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1017 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.4'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 12.3'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1020 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.1'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.7'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 5.9'C, clear skies, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1025 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 2.1'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.7'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.6'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 10.6'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1020 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 3.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1011 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.3'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1021 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.6'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.8 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1018 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~991 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.0'C, overcast, snow about 3.1 mm, SE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~85%, and 990 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.0'C, overcast, snow about 3.4 mm, SSE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 991 hPa.
    Night: around 4.1'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.3 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 994 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 5:29 am

    Sunny, dry and quite warm during the day until Wednesday. The nights remain cold,
    with a small chance of fog and frost. More cloudy from Thursday, chance of rain rain and gradually lower temperatures. It looks sunny and dry on Saturday
    to return again.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 50 70 80 70 60 40 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 0 0 10 30 30 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/2 0 0 0/1 0/4 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 3 5 6/9 6 5 4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 13 15 18/22 15/20 16/19 13/17 17/20
    Wind direction W SW O W SE NE E
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Sunday April 12, 2026 to Sunday April 19, 2026:
    There is a good chance (75%) of a calm, driest and sunny weather, with some uncertainty
    temperature forecast. There is also a small chance (25%) of its recurrence changeable weather, with daily rain, quite a lot of clouds and temperatures around or slightly below normal.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:10 UTC 050426.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight Dogger
    west 8

    Humber
    west to southwest 8

    Thames
    west to southwest 7

    Dover:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 975, over Viking will move eastwards to Finland. Ridge will build over the
    British Isles on Monday.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 5-6, later decreasing mainly west 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    west to southwest 5-6, first possibly 7, later veering west to northwest. occasional
    showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    west to southwest 6-7, first possibly 8, later veering west to northwest. occasional
    showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight Dogger
    west 7-8, decreasing 6-7. occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly west 3-4, decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Thames
    west to northwest 5-6, soon decreasing 3-4, later decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Humber
    west to northwest 6-7, soon decreasing 4-5, later decreasing west 2-4. good.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 6-7, decreasing 5-6. first occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    west to northwest 6-7, soon decreasing 5-6, later decreasing west 4-5. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Apr 6 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 8 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.6'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.1'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 12.5'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1020 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.6'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 5.3'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1026 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1030 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 1.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1027 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.0'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.7'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 9.1'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1020 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1019 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 9.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1020 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~991 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.7'C, overcast, snow about 1.6 mm, SSE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 996 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.1'C, overcast, snow about 5.4 mm, SSE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~84%, and 991 hPa.
    Night: around 3.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 1.7 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 990 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:14 am

    More cloudy from Thursday, a chance of showers and gradually lower temperatures temperatures. Sunny and dry weather will return at the weekend, but warm
    it probably won't be.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 80 90 70 60 40 50 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 10 30 30 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/4 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2 5 6/9 6 5 4 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 18/22 15/20 16/19 13/17 17/20 15/18
    Wind direction SW O W SE NE O E
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Monday April 13, 2026 to Monday April 20, 2026:
    There is a good chance (70%) of calm, driest and sunny weather, with temperatures
    around the long-term average. There is also a small chance (30%) of a return
    of the changeable weather type, with daily rain, quite a lot of clouds and temperatures below normal.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:09 UTC 060426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1029, over the Netherlands will move to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    variable 1-3, increasing east to southeast 3-4. good.

    Humber
    west to southwest 2-4, backing south to southeast. good.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 5-6, decreasing 2-4. good.

    Dogger
    west 2-4, backing south. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    east to southeast 4, occasionally 5. good.

    Humber
    southeast 3-4. good.

    German Bight
    northwest 3-4, in the western part variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    south 3-4, later backing southeast. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Apr 7 10:07:26 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 9 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 15.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.4'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 11.9'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.8'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~46%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1021 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 2.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1022 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 7.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1018 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.9 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 1.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 0.5 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.4 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 8.0'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1021 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~985 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.4 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 984 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.9 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 985 hPa.
    Night: around 2.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.8 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 988 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:29 am

    First sunny, dry and quite warm on Thursday. The odds increase later in the day a (thunder) shower. More cloudy from Friday, a chance of showers and lower temperatures
    temperatures.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 90 90 70 30 60 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 30 30 20 40 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/5 0/2 0 0/3 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) -1 2 5 6 5 5 4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 19 19 15 17 15 14
    Wind direction O P SU AND SOO
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 3 3 3 4 3


    Long term, Tuesday April 14, 2026 to Tuesday April 21, 2026:
    There is a good chance (60%) of calm, driest and sunny weather, with temperatures
    around the long-term average. There is also a reasonable chance (40%) of a return
    of the changeable weather type, with daily rain, quite a lot of clouds and temperatures below normal.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:17 UTC 070426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1029, over the German Bight is moving to Scandinavia and maintains a ridge
    over Germany.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to northeast 3-4, temporary possibly 5. good.

    Thames
    east to southeast 3-4, temporary backing east to northeast 4, possibly 5. good.

    Humber
    southeast 3-4, in the west 4-5 and temporary possibly 6, in the east backing east.
    good.

    German Bight
    variable 2-4, from the west gradually mainly east, in the south temporary possibly 5.
    good.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5 and gradually occasionally 6. good.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly east 3-4, later decreasing mainly southeast 2-3. good.

    Thames
    east to southeast 3-4, temporary possibly 5. good.

    Humber
    east to southeast 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    mainly east 2-4, soon veering southeast 3-4. good.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 4-5, in the west occasionally 6. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Apr 8 10:07:34 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 10 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.9'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 16.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~78%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.0'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~75%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 1.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1020 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.8'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~54%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 8.2'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 1.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1009 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.7'C, overcast, rain about 4.8 mm, S wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 5.9 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1004 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 1.2 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 995 hPa.
    Midday: around 1.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 0.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1001 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:43 am

    Spring weather returns on Friday and Saturday with sunny and dry conditions periods. Initially it is quite cool, Saturday seems to be a warmer day again become. From Sunday it will be cooler again, with some more clouds and clouds at first
    chance of showers or some rain.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 100 60 50 60 50 50 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 50 30 20 40 30 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/5 0/2 0 0/3 0/1 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2 5 6 5 5 4 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 20 13 15/19 10/14 13 13
    Wind direction O SE NW SE O O NE
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 4 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday April 15, 2026 to Wednesday April 22, 2026:
    There is a good chance (60%) of calm, driest and sunny weather, with temperatures
    around the long-term average. There is also a reasonable chance (40%) of a return
    of the changeable weather type, with daily rain, quite a lot of clouds and temperatures below normal.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:22 UTC 080426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High over the north of Scandinavia, 1040, with a ridge across Germany is slowly
    moving east. Weak trough over the British Isles is slowly moving west and will reach
    the North Sea in the night and morning.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to southeast 2-3, temporary backing mainly northeast. good.

    Thames
    east to southeast 2-3, especially later occasionally 4. good.

    Humber
    southeast 3-4, later in the north occasionally 5. good.

    German Bight
    east to southeast 3-4, in the west and gradually everywhere occasionally 5, later in
    the northwestern part possibly 6. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 4-5, in the northeastern part gradually possibly 6, later in the west
    decreasing mainly south 3-4. good.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly southeast 2-3, gradually veering mainly southwest, later possibly 4. good.

    Thames
    southeast 3-4, gradually veering mainly south. good.

    Humber
    southeast 3-4, in the northeastern part 4-5, in the west decreasing mainly southwest
    2-3. good.

    German Bight
    southeast 4-5, occasionally 6. increasing risk a shower. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 4-5, in the east 5-6, in the west south to southwest 2-4. increasing risk a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Apr 9 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 11 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 2.3 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1013 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.1'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 2.1 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 10.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.6'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.1'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 6.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.1'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.8'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 2.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1023 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 9.5'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1015 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 2.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1000 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, SSE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.6 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1000 hPa.
    Night: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.5 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1001 hPa.

    Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~994 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 996 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm, SSW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~71%, and 994 hPa.
    Night: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.6 mm, SW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~78%, and 995 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around -1.5'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around -0.1'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 0.1'C, overcast, snow about 2.5 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1002 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:22 am

    Saturday warm and initially sunny. During the afternoon it takes off
    clouds will increase to the west and it will rain in the evening and night towards Sunday.
    From Sunday it will be cooler, with more clouds and a chance of a shower or two rain. On Wednesday the chance of rain will decrease and the sun will probably appear more often
    emerge.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 60 60 50 50 40 30 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 20 70 50 50 40 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/5 0 2/6 0/3 0/2 0/2 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 6 5 5 4 5 4/7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 21 14 15/19 13 14 13/17 15/18
    Wind direction SE W SE S NO NO NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 4 4 3 3 2


    Long term, Thursday April 16, 2026 to Thursday April 23, 2026:
    Fairly high chance (70%) of calm, driest and sunny weather, with
    temperatures around or slightly above the long-term average. There is also a reasonable one
    chance (30%) of a more changeable weather type, with daily rain, quite a lot cloudy skies and temperatures below normal.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 18:36 UTC 080426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1039, over the northwest of Russia with a ridge across Central Europe is moving east. Troughs over the British Isles will slowly move east to the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly southeast 2-3, veering mainly southwest, later increasing southwest 3-4. good.

    Thames
    southeast 2-4, later veering south 3-4. good.

    Humber
    south to southeast 3-4, in the east occasionally 5, in the west decreasing mainly
    south 2-3. in the north increasing risk a shower. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.

    German Bight
    southeast 4-5, occasionally 6, soon increasing 5-6. in the west increasing risk a
    shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 4-5, in the east occasionally 6, in the west soon decreasing
    mainly south 2-4. increasing risk a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, later veering northwest 4-6. good.

    Thames
    south 3-4, soon veering southwest, increasing 4-5, later veering northwest 5-6,
    possibly 7. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    mainly south 2-4, in the east first southeast 4-5, from the west veering southwest
    3-4, in the evening increasing west to northwest 5-6, possibly 7. in the east an
    isolated shower with small risk of thunder, from the west rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    southeast 5-6, soon in the northeastern part increasing 6-7, later in the west veering west to northwest 4-6. from the west occasional showers with increasing risk
    thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, gradually possibly poor.

    Dogger
    mainly south 2-4, in the east southeast 5-6, from the west veering west to northwest
    4-6. in the east an isolated shower with small risk of thunder, from the west rain.
    good, in precipitation moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Apr 10 10:07:22 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 12 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.4 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 2.0 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 8.2'C, overcast, rain about 2.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 2.7'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1023 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.8'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 10.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1013 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 2.6'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1000 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~81%, and 997 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1000 hPa.
    Night: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1004 hPa.

    Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, WSW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~79%, and 995 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 2.0 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 7.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1004 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~995 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.0'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.9 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 997 hPa.
    Midday: around 2.0'C, overcast, freezing rain about 3.6 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 995 hPa.
    Night: around 1.9'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.2 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 996 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:25 am

    Dry on Sunday with occasional sun. From Monday the clouds will increase and there is a chance
    some rain, during the day the temperatures are below the long-term
    average. From Wednesday it will be dry with more sun and temperatures
    gradually increase to above the long-term average.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 60 50 60 20 30 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 70 20 60 40 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 3/7 0 0/2 0/2 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 6 5 5 5 4/7 5/8
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 14 18 14 12 15 16 17
    Wind direction W SE S NO N SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 3 2 3 2 2


    Long term, Friday April 17, 2026 to Friday April 24, 2026:
    Fairly high chance (80%) of calm, dry and sunny weather. The
    Temperatures are above the long-term average for the first few days. From April 20
    takes the chance of cooler weather with temperatures below long-term
    average to 60%. The chance of precipitation will therefore gradually increase (40%).

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 18:49 UTC 090426.

    Gale warnings:
    Thames Humber Dogger
    west to northwest 7

    German Bight
    southeast 7

    Dover:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Trough over the North Sea is moving eastwards away soon. High is building west of
    Brittany, 1024, and will move via the southern part of the North Sea to Germany.

    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 5-6, soon decreasing 4-5, later variable 1-3. good.

    Thames
    west to northwest 5-6, locally for a time 7, later decreasing northwest 3-4. first
    in the east risk of a shower, small risk of thunder. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    west to northwest 5-6, locally for a time 7, later decreasing 4-5. first in the east
    risk of a shower, small risk of thunder. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    southeast 6-7, from the west veering west to northwest 5-6, in the south possibly
    for a time 7, later decreasing 4-5. showers, sometimes with thunderstorm, later risk
    of an light shower. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    west to northwest 5-6, occasionally 7, later decreasing 4-5. in the east first rain
    or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.


    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3, later increasing southeast 4-5. good.

    Thames
    northwest 3-4, soon decreasing variable 2-4, later increasing southeast 4-5. good.

    Humber Dogger
    west to northwest 4-5, soon decreasing 2-4, backing mainly south, later increasing
    southeast 4-6. good.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 4-5, soon decreasing 2-4, later backing mainly southwest. first
    risk of an light shower. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Apr 11 10:07:24 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 13 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 10.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.5 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.8 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.0'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 8.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1013 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.7'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1027 hPa.
    Night: around 3.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1028 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 11.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1011 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 4.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1026 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.1'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.1 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 7.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1012 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.1'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.2 mm, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 995 hPa.
    Midday: around 2.7'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.1 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 997 hPa.
    Night: around 2.5'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1000 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:38 am

    Mostly cloudy on Monday with a chance of some light rain. The temperature is low
    slightly below the long-term average during the day. The sun will come from Tuesday
    appear more often and the temperature rises to around or above long-term average. The chance of precipitation is not high, some may fall on Thursday rain.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 50 60 20 50 50 40 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 70 20 30 30 20 50 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2/6 0 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/3 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 4 5 5 5 6/9 7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 14 13 14 14/17 14/17 15/18
    Wind direction SE S NO NW S SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 2 3 2 3 2


    Long term, Saturday April 18, 2026 to Saturday April 25, 2026:
    Fairly high chance (80%) of calm, dry and sunny weather. The
    Temperatures are above the long-term average for the first few days. In the course of
    The week of April 20, the temperature forecast becomes very uncertain. The chance of
    precipitation then gradually increases (30-40%).

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:37 UTC 110426.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    southeast 8

    Humber German Bight
    southeast 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 962, northwest of Ireland remains fairly stationary. Associated trough is moving northeastwards across the North Sea in the afternoon and evening.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 4-6, soon increasing west to southwest 5-6. first an isolated
    shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    southeast 5-6, from the west veering mainly southwest 4-6, later increasing southwest 5-6. from the west temporary showery rain, small risk of thunder. good, in
    precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Humber
    southeast 6-7, from the west veering mainly southwest 4-6, later increasing south to
    southwest 5-6. from the west temporary showery rain, small risk of thunder. good, in
    precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    southeast 6-7, later in the western part veering mainly southwest 3-5. in the latter
    part of the afternoon and evening from the west showery rain, small risk of thunder.
    good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    southeast 6-7, in the mainly northwest first 8, from the west veering mainly southwest 4-6, later increasing south to southwest 5-6. from the west temporary
    showery rain, small risk of thunder. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames Humber
    southwest 5-6, temporary increasing 6-7. good.

    German Bight
    mainly southwest 3-5, first in the eastern part southeast 6-7, increasing south to
    southwest 4-6. first in the eastern part showery rain, small risk of thunder. good,
    in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 5-6, soon increasing 6-7, in the western part possibly temporary
    8. in the west risk of an light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Apr 12 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 14 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1020 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~65%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 8.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1020 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.0'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1019 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1030 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1029 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1030 hPa.
    Night: around 3.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1029 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 11.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.8'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 5.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1025 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.5'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, SSE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 10.3'C, overcast, rain about 5.6 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1008 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 3.0'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 2.5 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1002 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:11 am

    Occasionally sunny with a chance of some light rain on Monday and Thursday. Little else
    wind with local fog at nights. Temperatures are gradually rising to
    several degrees above the long-term average.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 60 20 60 50 40 50 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 40 30 20 60 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/3 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 5 5 5 7 7 8
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 14 16 17 18 18 19
    Wind direction S NE NW SE S E W
    Wind force (bft) 4 2 3 2 3 2 2


    Long term, Sunday April 19, 2026 to Sunday April 26, 2026:
    Fairly uncertain forecast: 40-50% chance of almost dry and warm weather
    20-30% on changeable and cool weather.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:01 UTC 120426.

    Gale warnings:
    Humber Dogger
    south to southwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 977, west of Scotland is slowly moving northwards to the Faroes. A col gradually develops over the southern part of the North Sea from Sunday evening.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 5-6, decreasing 3-5, later mainly southwest 2-3. first risk of a light
    shower. good.

    Thames
    south to southwest 5-6, decreasing 3-5, later 2-4. especially in the west risk of a
    light shower. good.

    Humber Dogger
    south to southwest 5-6, first in the west possibly 7, decreasing 4-5, later 3-4.
    especially in the west risk of a light shower. good.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-6, soon decreasing 4-5, in the southeastern part decreasing
    southeast 2-4, later elswhere also decreasing south to southeast 3-4. later risk of
    a light shower. good.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly southwest 2-3, soon decreasing variable 1-3. gradually an isolated shower.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    south to southwest 2-4, decreasing variable 1-3. especially in the west gradually an
    isolated shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    south to southwest 3-4, decreasing variable 1-3. risk of a light shower. good, in
    the east possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    southeast 3-4, in the north occasionally 5, gradually in the southwestern part decreasing mainly southeast 2-3. risk of a light shower. good, locally possibly
    moderate.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 3-4, decreasing mainly southwest 2-4, later variable 1-3. risk of
    a light shower. good, in the east possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Apr 13 10:07:24 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 15 April 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 13.5'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1021 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 10.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1025 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.0'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 6.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1022 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.9'C, overcast, rain about 2.4 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.5 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1010 hPa.

    Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.7'C, overcast, rain about 3.5 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 4.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1005 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~998 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.0'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 3.5 mm, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.2'C, overcast, snow about 3.1 mm, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 998 hPa.
    Night: around 3.6'C, overcast, snow about 2.2 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 997 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:25 am

    Occasionally sunny with a chance of some light rain on Thursday and at the weekend. Further
    little wind with local fog at nights. Temperatures are gradually rising
    to a few degrees above the long-term average.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 20 70 80 40 50 60 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 40 10 10 50 20 40 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/3 0 0/1 0/4
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 2 5 7 7 8 8
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 14 16 17 18 18 19 16/19
    Wind direction NE NW SE S E W W
    Wind force (bft) 2 3 2 3 2 2 2


    Long term, Monday April 20, 2026 to Monday April 27, 2026:
    Uncertain forecast: 50% chance of fairly warm and mainly dry spring weather and 50%
    on cool and showery weather.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:08 UTC 130426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    col over the southern part of the North Sea moving northwards. weak trough over the
    North Sea moving northwards. weak ridge builds at night at over the southern part of
    the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3, gradually west to southwest. first isolated light showers. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    mainly south 2-3, gradually variable, in the coastal area backing northeast, possibly 4. in the west first isolated light showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    mainly south 2-3, gradually southeast, in the coastal area backing northeast, possibly 4, later decreasing variable 1-3. in the west first isolated light showers.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    southeast 2-3, gradually mainly east 2-4, in the coastal area northeast 2-4, later
    decreasing variable 1-3. in the eastern part risk of light rain. good, in precipitation and locally possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 2-3, later possibly 4. later risk of an light shower. good, in
    precipitation and locally possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 1-3. good.

    Thames
    mainly north 2-4, backing mainly west 1-3, later mainly southwest. good.

    Humber
    variable 1-3, gradually mainly southwest 2-3. good.

    German Bight
    variable 1-3, gradually mainly west 2-3. in the eastern part risk of light rain.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate, later in the northeastern part locally
    moderate.

    Dogger
    mainly south 2-3. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Apr 14 10:07:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 16 April 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.1'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 14.4'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1020 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 11.2'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1022 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 12.4'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 10.0'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 2.2 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1009 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.9'C, overcast, snow about 1.2 mm, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~93%, and 994 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 997 hPa.
    Night: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 998 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:09 am

    Until Friday quite mild, periods of sun and only occasional rain.
    More rain during the weekend and less mild from Sunday.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 70 50 40 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 30 30 20 70 50 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1 0/1 0 1/5 0/10 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 3 9 7 9 6/9 6
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 18 17 17 16/19 13/17 12/15
    Wind direction SW Z SW SW W NW NO
    Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Tuesday April 21, 2026 to Tuesday April 28, 2026:
    Uncertain forecast: 50% chance of fairly warm and mainly dry spring weather and 50%
    on a cool and more changeable weather.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:27 UTC 140426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    ridge over the southern part of the North Sea is building until an high over the
    Netherlands and moving to Germany. low, 980, over the ocean is slowly moving east.
    associated trough will reach the western North Sea on Wednesday morning.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south 2-3, later increasing 3-4. good.

    Thames
    south to southwest 2-3, in the western part increasing south to southeast 3-4, later
    increasing south to southeast 3-4, in the mainly west possibly 5. good.

    Humber
    south to southwest 2-3, in the western part increasing south to southeast 3-4, later
    increasing south to southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    west to southwest 2-3, backing south to southwest, later south. good, first locally
    moderate.

    Dogger
    mainly south 2-3, in the western part increasing southeast 3-4, later increasing
    south to southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5. good, first locally moderate.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southeast 3-4. later in the western part rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    south to southeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5. later in the western part rain. good,
    in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    south to southeast 4-5. later in the western part rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 2-3, soon increasing 3-4, later in the western part possibly 5.
    good.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 4-5. later rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Apr 15 10:07:34 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 17 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.9'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1019 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~87%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 9.2'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1021 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.7'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 4.1'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.8'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 12.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 9.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1012 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 998 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1001 hPa.
    Night: around 2.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1001 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:36 am

    Fairly mild, periods of sun and most dry. Temporarily during the weekend
    more changeable and from Sunday also less mild.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 50 60 40 30 40 50 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 20 30 70 50 30 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0/1 1/6 0/3 0/2 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 7 6 8 5 4 2
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 17 18 17 14 13 13/17
    Wind direction S W S SW NW NO NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday April 22, 2026 to Wednesday April 29, 2026:
    Uncertain forecast: 50% chance of fairly warm and mainly dry spring weather and 50%
    on a cool and more changeable weather.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:21 UTC 150426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Complex low, 987, west of the British Isles is changing little. Associated weak
    trough is slowly moving northeastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south 4-5, veering southwest. occasionally light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    south 4-5, occasionally 6, later veering southwest. occasionally light rain. good,
    in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    south 4-5, occasionally 6, later veering southwest. occasionally rain or drizzle.
    good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 4-5, in the southeastern part 2-3, later everywhere south to
    southeast 4-5, in the northwestern part possibly 6. in the west occasionally rain or
    drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate, later possibly poor.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 5-6, later veering south to southwest. rain, then an isolated
    shower. good, in precipitation and locally moderate to poor.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5. good.

    Thames
    southwest 4-5. first in the east risk of light rain. good.

    Humber
    southwest 4-5, possibly 6, in the west temporary increasing 5-6. first risk of light
    rain. good.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 4-5, in the northwestern part possibly 6, soon veering southwest,
    decreasing mainly 4. occasionally rain or drizzle, later no significant precipitation. good, in precipitation and temporary in the northwestern part moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 5-6. first in the northeastern part an isolated shower. good, in
    precipitation moderate, in the east first possibly poor.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Apr 16 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 18 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.9'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.6'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.5'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 3.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.3'C, clear skies, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.6'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 11.5'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 6.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1024 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.3'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.5 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 2.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 2.2'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:23 am

    Slightly changeable from Saturday and lower temperatures from Sunday. Tuesday and probably dry on Wednesday.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 40 40 30 40 50 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 20 50 30 30 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/2 0/1 0/1 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 6 9 5 5 4 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 19 18 15 13 15 15
    Wind direction SW Z W N N NO NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 2 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Thursday April 23, 2026 to Thursday April 30, 2026:
    Initially there is a good chance (60-70% chance) of a fairly cool and slightly changeable day
    weather type. The uncertainty in the temperature is greater than average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:22 UTC 160426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Complex low, 989, northwest of the British Isles changing little. High, 1025, is
    expected over Denmark at the end of the period.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, especially first possibly 5, later backing south to southeast. good.

    Thames
    south to southwest 3-4, possibly 5. good.

    Humber
    southwest 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, later backing south. good.

    German Bight
    southwest 3-4, decreasing 2-3. good.

    Dogger
    southwest 4-5, first possibly 6, soon decreasing 3-4, backing south to southeast.
    good.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southeast 2-4, later veering south to southwest 3-4. good.

    Thames
    south to southwest 3-4, backing south to southeast. good.

    Humber
    south to southwest 3-4. good.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 2-3, soon backing south to southeast, increasing 3-4. good, in
    the eastern part possibly decreasing moderate to poor.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 3-4. especially later an isolated shower. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Apr 17 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 19 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 16.1'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 11.2'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.2'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.4 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 3.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1025 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.5'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 5.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.5'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 7.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1025 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1027 hPa.
    Night: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1027 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.1'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.5'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 3.4'C, overcast, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1025 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:10 am

    Changeable until Monday and lower temperatures from Sunday. From
    Tuesday will be dry with sunny spells, but quite cool.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 30 20 30 40 70 70 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 50 70 50 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 2 1/5 1/3 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 9 5 5 4 3 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 16 14 13 15 17 15/18
    Wind direction SW W NW N NO NO NW
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Friday April 24, 2026 to Friday May 1, 2026:
    Initially there is a good chance (70-80% chance) of a fairly cool and slightly changeable day
    weather type. After that, the chance of maximum temperatures above the long-term increases
    average. However, the uncertainty in the temperature is much greater than normal.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:29 UTC 170426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 992, west of Scotland moving to the Faroes. Associated trough is expected over
    Thames and German Bight at the end of the period. High, 1025, the Baltic Sea changing little.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 2-4, later decreasing 2-3. good.

    Thames
    south 3-4, occasionally 5, gradually veering southwest. good.

    Humber
    mainly south 3-4, occasionally 5. good.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 3-4. good.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 4-5, later decreasing 3-4. especially later occasional rain.
    moderate to good.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 2-3, later veering west to northwest. especially later occasionally showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Thames
    southwest 3-4, later veering west. especially later occasionally showery rain. good,
    in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Humber
    south to southwest 3-4, veering west to southwest. occasionally showery rain. good,
    in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 3-4, veering south to southwest. especially later in the western
    part showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    southwest 3-4, occasionally 5. first in the eastern part occasionally showery rain.
    good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Apr 18 10:07:26 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 20 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1012 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.2'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 10.4'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.8'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.5'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 3.5'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1027 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 11.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1015 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1027 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 8.6'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1036 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1032 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1036 hPa.
    Night: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1036 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:45 am

    First a shower and maximum temperatures around or slightly below long-term average. On Tuesday and Wednesday temperatures are around average, lots of sun and
    dry, then gradually more cloudy and maximum temperatures dropping to
    values below the long-term average.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 20 40 40 70 70 60 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 30 30 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1 3 1/2 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 5 4 3 3 5 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15/18 14 13 15 17 15/18 14/17
    Wind direction W NW N NO NO N NW
    Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Saturday April 25, 2026 to Saturday May 2, 2026:
    Slightly changeable and initially colder than the long-term average. After King's Day gradually less cold.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:18 UTC 180426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    low, 998, north of Scotland moving slowly northeast. associated trough moving in the
    morning and afternoon across the coastal area eastwards. high, 1027, west of France
    will move to Ireland.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to northwest 3-4. first showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    mainly west 2-4. first showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    west to southwest 3-4, veering northwest. first occasional rain, later occasional
    showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    southwest 3-4, veering west. first occasional rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 3-4, veering northwest. later occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 3-4, veering north. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    mainly west 2-4, veering northwest. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    northwest 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    west 3-4, veering northwest 4-5. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    northwest 3-4, increasing 4-5. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Apr 19 10:07:08 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 21 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1009 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 5.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1022 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.4'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.0'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 4.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1022 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~85%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 3.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1031 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1030 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1031 hPa.
    Night: around 7.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1030 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1026 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1038 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1039 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1038 hPa.
    Night: around 4.3'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1037 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:30 am

    Temperatures around average on Tuesday and Wednesday, lots of sun and dry afterwards
    gradually becoming more cloudy and maximum temperatures dropping to values below
    long-term average.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 40 40 50 80 50 20 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 40 30 10 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 4 3 4 4 5 6
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 14 13 16 18 17 16 14
    Wind direction NW N O NO N NW NW
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Sunday April 26, 2026 to Sunday May 3, 2026:
    Slightly changeable and a reasonable chance (50-60%) of temperatures below long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:07 UTC 190426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1027, over Ireland will move towards Iceland. trough over Germany and Sweden
    is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north 3-4, veering northeast. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.

    Thames
    northwest 3-4, veering north to northeast. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.

    Humber
    northwest 3-4, veering north. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 3-4, increasing 4-5. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.

    Dogger
    northwest 3-4. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    north to northeast 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    north 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, veering north. in the eastern part veering northeast. occasional
    showers. in the eastern part gradually rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    northwest 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Apr 20 10:07:28 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 22 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~69%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.6'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 5.9'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1023 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 8.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1018 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~41%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1009 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1030 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1030 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1030 hPa.
    Night: around 8.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1030 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1026 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1032 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.8'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1033 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.2'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1032 hPa.
    Night: around 4.5'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1031 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:30 am

    Wednesday temperatures around average, lots of sun and dry, then gradually
    more clouds and maximum temperatures dropping to values well below
    long-term average.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 30 70 90 50 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 10 10 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/3 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 4 3 4 6 6 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 14 15 17 17 15 14 12/15
    Wind direction N O NO N NW NW N
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Monday April 27, 2026 to Monday May 4, 2026:
    Slightly changeable and a reasonable chance (50%) of temperatures below long-term
    average. Not much precipitation is expected.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:16 UTC 200426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1035, over Iceland remains fairly stationary. Trough over the German Bight
    moving southwestwards across the Netherlands on Monday.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4, increasing 4-5. good.

    Thames
    north 3-4, veering northeast, later increasing 4-5. first a shower, later occasional
    rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    north 3-4, soon veering northeast, later increasing 4-5. first a shower, especially
    later occasional rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part later increasing 5-6. occasional rain. good, in
    precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    north 2-4, soon veering northeast. first a shower, especially later occasional rain.
    good, in precipitation moderate.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames Humber
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    east to northeast 3-4, in the southern part 5-6. good.

    Dogger
    east to northeast 3-4. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Apr 21 10:07:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 23 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.2'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.3'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.2'C, clear skies, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 12.4'C, clear skies, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.9'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.3'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 7.4'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1013 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.8'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 9.0'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1018 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 4.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1005 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1030 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1030 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1030 hPa.
    Night: around 8.7'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1028 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.2'C, overcast, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.5'C, overcast, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1024 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.3'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:09 am

    Periods of sun and dry. Chance of fog during the night to Thursday. The
    maximum temperature gradually drops to values below the long-term average.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 70 90 50 30 30 30 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 20 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 3 4 6 6 5 4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 17 17 15 14 12/15 14/19
    Wind direction O NO N NW NW N NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Tuesday April 28, 2026 to Tuesday May 5, 2026:
    Dry and quite a lot of sun. Only slightly increasing precipitation chances later in the period
    (20-30%). The temperature is probably below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:10 UTC 210426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1041, southwest of Iceland is changing little. Associated ridge over the northern part of the North Sea is building and is moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, soon increasing 5-6. good.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5, occasionally 6. good.

    Humber
    east to northeast 4-5, in the south temporary possibly 6. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 2-4, in the south east to northeast especially first 4-5, temporary possibly 6. good.

    Dogger
    northeast mainly 4. good.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to northeast 4-5, especially first possibly 6. good.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5, especially first possibly 6, later decreasing 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east to northeast 4-5, decreasing 3-4. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 2-4, in the southeastern part temporary variable 1-3, later in
    the north backing north to northwest. good, in the north possibly decreasing moderate to poor.

    Dogger
    northeast mainly 4. good, in the northeastern part temporary possibly decreasing
    moderate to poor.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Apr 22 10:07:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 24 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.5'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.9'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.8'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 7.9'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 2.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1007 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.8'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.7'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 10.1'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1007 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.0'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 9.0'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1025 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.7'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 10.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1023 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.6'C, overcast, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 3.0'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1029 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:40 am

    Periods of sun and dry. Chance of fog during the night to Thursday. The
    maximum temperature is around or slightly below the long-term average.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 90 70 50 40 30 70 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 1 3 4 5 2 2
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 17 15 14 12/15 13/17 13/17
    Wind direction NO N NW NW N NO NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday April 29, 2026 to Wednesday May 6, 2026:
    Dry and quite a lot of sun. Only slightly increasing precipitation chances later in the period
    (20-30%). The temperature is probably below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:14 UTC 220426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1036, north of Scotland is slowly moving southeast. Associated ridge over the
    North Sea is fairly stationary.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to northeast 4-5, temporary increasing 5-6. good.

    Thames
    east to northeast 3-4, increasing 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east to northeast 3-4, occasionally 5. good, possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    mainly north 3-4, later in the northeastern part increasing north to northwest 4-5.
    good, possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    northeast 3-4. good.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    northeast 4-5, decreasing 3-4. good.

    Humber
    mainly northeast 3-4. good, possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part soon increasing 5-6. good, possibly
    moderate.

    Dogger
    north to northeast 3-4. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Apr 23 10:07:26 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 25 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 12.4'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.5'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.5'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 8.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1015 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.3'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 1.5 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 1.2'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.2 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1006 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.1'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.2'C, clear skies, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 11.4'C, clear skies, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1015 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.7'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1004 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 9.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1023 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 11.0'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1021 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.9'C, overcast, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 3.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1022 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:26 am

    Periods of sun and dry. Chance of fog during the night on Friday and Saturday. Temperatures are slightly below the long-term average, but there is a chance of frost at night is small.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 70 60 60 50 50 60 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 10 10 20 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 4 3 4 3 4 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 17 17 14 15 15 16
    Wind direction N N NW N NO N NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Thursday April 30, 2026 to Thursday May 7, 2026:
    Dry and periods of sunshine. Only slightly increasing precipitation chances later in the period
    (20-30%). The temperature will probably be below and then around it
    long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:20 UTC 230426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1034, near Scotland remains fairly stationary. Associated ridge over the North
    Sea is slowly moving southwestwards.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to northeast 4-5, increasing 5-6. good.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4, later possibly 5. good.

    Humber
    northeast 3-4. good.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 6. good.

    Dogger
    mainly north 2-4, in the eastern part 4-5. good.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to northeast 5-6, decreasing 3-4. good.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4, first possibly 5. good.

    Humber German Bight Dogger
    no significant change.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Apr 24 10:07:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 26 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.2'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 15.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.9'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.0'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 12.8'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.7'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 7.4'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1021 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.6'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.9 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 1.0'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.5 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1014 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.5'C, clear skies, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.9'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1018 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 2.2 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 4.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1006 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.5'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1023 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~93%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 10.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1024 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.7'C, overcast, snow about 0.6 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 4.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1016 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:58 am

    Periods of sun and dry. Chance of fog during the night to Saturday. The temperatures
    are slightly below the long-term average.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 60 60 70 40 50 70 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 20 20 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 3 4 4 5 5 4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 17 15 16 17 17 17
    Wind direction N NW N NO NO NO NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Friday May 1, 2026 to Friday May 8, 2026:
    Dry at first and periods of sunshine. Gradually slightly increasing precipitation chances (30%)
    and a little less sun. The temperature forecast is uncertain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:37 UTC 240426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1028, over the British Isles is slowly moving to the southern part of the
    North Sea.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to northeast 3-4, temporary increasing 4-5. good.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4. good.

    Humber
    north to northeast 2-4. good.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 5-6. good.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 3-4, in the west variable 1-3. good.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to northeast 3-4, later decreasing 2-3. good.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4, gradually variable 1-3. good, later in the western part possibly poor
    or fog.

    Humber
    north to northeast 2-4, gradually mainly west 1-3. good.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 5-6. good.

    Dogger
    northwest 3-4, in the west variable 1-3, later mainly north. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Apr 25 10:07:24 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 27 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 16.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.4'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.7'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~43%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1021 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 1.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1022 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~50%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~71%, and 1018 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 1.1 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 3.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1012 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1026 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 10.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1028 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.4'C, overcast, rain about 2.8 mm, SE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.3'C, overcast, snow about 6.0 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 6.3'C, overcast, rain about 2.8 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1009 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:57 am

    Partly to heavily cloudy on Monday and later in the day in the north and west possibly some rain. Then sunny and warmer every day. Thursday and Friday will be
    it is warmer than 20 °C in most places.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 70 70 50 70 80 80 80
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 20 10 0 0 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/1 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 5 4 5 5 6 8
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 16 17 17 18 21 24
    Wind direction W N N NO NO O SE
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Saturday May 2, 2026 to Saturday May 9, 2026:
    Transition to changeable weather with more clouds and approximately 40% energy every day
    precipitation. The uncertainty in temperature forecasts is increasing sharply. The chance of
    temperatures above the long-term average is about 20%, the chance of temperatures below the long-term average by approximately 30%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:51 UTC 250426.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight
    northwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    High, 1022, over the southeast of England is declining. A second high develops over
    the Norwegian Sea, 1027, and moving southwards to the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 2-3, occasionally 4. good.

    Thames
    variable 1-3, later increasing north to northeast 3-4. good.

    Humber
    west 2-3, occasionally 4, veering north to northeast 3-4. good.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 6, possibly 7. good.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 3-4, later veering north to northeast 2-4. good.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 2-3, increasing 3-4. good.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4, later decreasing east 2-3. good.

    Humber
    north to northeast 3-4, decreasing east to northeast 2-3, later veering east to
    southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part first 6, decreasing north 3-4,
    later 2-3. good.

    Dogger
    north to northeast 2-4, decreasing east 2-3, later veering southeast. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Apr 26 10:07:30 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 28 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1011 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1021 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.2'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1024 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.3'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 12.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 0.5 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 3.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1017 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1029 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1028 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1029 hPa.
    Night: around 9.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1028 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.0'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1028 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.6'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 10.4'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1028 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.6'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.9'C, overcast, rain about 3.0 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 6.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1009 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:02 am

    Sunny and warmer every day. It will be Friday and Saturday in most places 20-25°C.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 70 50 70 90 90 90 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 20 10 0 0 10 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/1 0 0 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 3 5 5 5 8 9
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 17 17 18 21 24 22
    Wind direction N N NO NO O SE SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Sunday May 3, 2026 to Sunday May 10, 2026:
    Transition to changeable weather with more clouds and 30-40% weather every day precipitation. The uncertainty in temperature forecasts is increasing sharply. The chance of
    temperatures above the long-term average is approximately 30%, the chance of temperatures below the long-term average approximately 20%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:23 UTC 260426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1027, over Dogger moving slowly to the German Bight. A trough reaches the
    Dogger at the end of the period.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4. good.

    Thames
    east 2-3, possibly 4, increasing northeast 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east to southeast 2-3, soon increasing 2-4. good.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 2-3, in the northeastern part temporary 4, later decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    mainly south 2-3, from the west increasing 3-4. good.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4, later decreasing 2-3. good.

    Thames
    east to northeast 3-4, decreasing east 2-3. good.

    Humber
    east to southeast 3-4, veering south to southeast, temporary decreasing variable 1-3.
    good.

    German Bight
    variable 1-3, in the northeastern part possibly 4. good.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 3-4. occasional rain. good, in precipitation moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Apr 27 10:07:26 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 29 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1011 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1025 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.8'C, overcast, snow about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 3.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1023 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 2.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1022 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.8'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1028 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.1'C, clear skies, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 9.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1027 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.4'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1024 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 4.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1009 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1:28 am

    Sunny at first with a significant increase in temperature. Friday and Saturday will be
    it is 20-25 °C in most places. There will be clouds over the weekend
    about a 50% chance of rain.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 50 70 90 90 90 70 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 0 0 0 10 30 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0 0 0 0/1 1/4
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 6 6 7 8 11 11
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 17 18 21 24 22 18/22
    Wind direction N NO NO O SE SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 3 3 2 3


    Long term, Monday May 4, 2026 to Monday May 11, 2026:
    Changeable weather with about a 40% chance of precipitation every day. Into the uncertainty
    the temperature forecast is increasing sharply.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:10 UTC 270426.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Weak trough over the west of the North Sea is moving southwards. High, 1029, west of
    Ireland is building and is moving to the north of the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 2-3, soon increasing 3-4. good.

    Thames
    east to northeast 2-3, increasing 3-4 and in the coastal area temporary backing
    north to northeast. later from the northwest occasional rain. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.

    Humber
    mainly southeast 2-4, in the west soon mainly north 2-4, later everywhere increasing
    3-5 and in the east backing east. from the northwest periods of rain or drizzle.
    good, in precipitation moderate, in the western part occasionally poor.

    German Bight
    variable 1-3, gradually increasing east to northeast 3-4, later in the south possibly 5. in the western part temporary rain. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 3-4, in the western part northwest, gradually from the north
    increasing mainly east 3-5. periods of rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate, in the western part occasionally poor.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, gradually 5-6. temporary rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, later 5-6. occasionally light rain. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    east 3-5, in the western part north, soon everywhere northeast 4-5, later in the
    south 5-6. especially first light rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate,
    possibly poor.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the south 4-5. first in the southwest light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    mainly east 3-5, soon backing northeast. first in the south light rain or drizzle.
    good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Apr 28 10:07:24 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 30 April 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~91%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 14.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.8'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1029 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.7'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~38%, and 1027 hPa.
    Night: around 7.7'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1027 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1019 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.6 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 9.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1022 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 10.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1022 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 11.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.2'C, overcast, snow about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 3.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1008 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:27 am

    Sunny and warm at first with maximum temperatures of 20-26 °C. During the weekend and
    Monday quite cloudy with about a 60% chance of rain every day. In the
    south and east there is also a small (about 30%) on thunderstorms.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 80 90 90 90 40 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 0 10 60 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/3 0/6 1/6
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 7 7 7 10 11 9/12 8/13
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 19 21 24 21/24 18/22 17/22
    Wind direction NO NO O SE SW SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Tuesday May 5, 2026 to Tuesday May 12, 2026:
    The chance of dry weather with plenty of sun increases to about 60%. The uncertainty in temperature forecasts is increasing sharply.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:02 UTC 280426.

    Gale warnings:
    Dover Thames
    northeast 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    High, 1033, over the northern part of the North Sea is changing little.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 5-6, occasionally 7. good.

    Thames
    northeast 5-6, in the west gradually possibly 7. good.

    Humber
    northeast 4-5, in the southeastern part soon increasing 5-6. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the south 4-5 and temporary occasionally 6. good.

    Dogger
    northeast 3-4. good.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 6, occasionally 7. good.

    Thames
    northeast 5-6, in the west first possibly 7. good.

    Humber
    northeast 4-5, in the south especially first 5-6. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the south first 4-5, in the north temporary decreasing 2-3 and
    gradually backing north. good.

    Dogger
    east to northeast 3-4, in the north soon mainly east 2-3. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Apr 29 10:07:02 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 1 May 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 15.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1019 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 14.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.8'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1028 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.2'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~41%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 10.1'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1025 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 6.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1012 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 9.1'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1024 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.5'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1023 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1018 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.9'C, overcast, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 11.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1017 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 1.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 0.5'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:34 am

    Sunny and warm at first with maximum temperatures of 20-26°C. From Saturday more changeable with sometimes rain or a few showers. In the south and east there is
    There is also a chance of thunder, especially on Saturday.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 100 90 90 40 30 30 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 10 60 70 70 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/3 0/6 1/6 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 7 9 11 11 12 6/9
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 19 21 24 23 21 18 14/17
    Wind direction NO O SE SW SW SW NE
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday May 6, 2026 to Wednesday May 13, 2026:
    The chance of dry weather with plenty of sun increases to about 70%. Initial the afternoon temperature is probably slightly below the long-term average, later the chance of temperatures above the long-term average increases.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 05:57 UTC 290426.

    Gale warnings:
    Dover
    northeast 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    High, 1033, over the northern part of the North Sea is moving to the north of Germany on Thursday and maintains a ridge across the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 6, occasionally 7, later decreasing 5-6. good.

    Thames
    northeast 5-6. good.

    Humber
    east to northeast 4-5, in the south gradually and later in the west occasionally 6.
    good.

    German Bight
    east to northeast 2-4, in the north north to northeast, in the south soon increasing
    4-5. good.

    Dogger
    mainly east 3-4. good.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to northeast 5-6, later decreasing east 4-5. good.

    Thames
    east to northeast 5, occasionally 6, veering east to southeast, later decreasing 4-5.
    good.

    Humber
    east to northeast 4-5, especially first possibly 6, veering east to southeast. good.

    German Bight
    mainly northeast 2-4, in the south first 4-5, gradually veering east to southeast.
    good.

    Dogger
    mainly east 3-4, soon occasionally 5 and gradually veering southeast. good.


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