• forecast Europe and North Sea

    From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00:32
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - November 27, 2025
    Windy north, locally wet
    Rain southeast

    Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 27th November 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    The central and west continent will see the most settled weather with
    bright spells. Unsettled to the north and southeast with wind and
    rain/snow.

    Thursday
    Fine and sunny in Iberia, just a few scattered showers in north Spain.
    Morning showers and wind in the central Mediterranean, though easing
    over the Balearics for plenty of sunshine. Unsettled in central and
    south Italy with frequent showers, these merging into broader areas of
    rain, at times heavy, across most of mainland Greece. Some showers too
    on the Balkan coast with snow in the mountains. Only scattered showers
    with bright spells in the Aegean and coastal Türkiye.
    Some rain in north and central France with a strengthening
    southwesterly wind north; this wind stretches across the Low Countries,
    northern Germany, and into Poland; largely dry in these areas with sun
    breaking out, though some morning snow in Poland. A dry and
    increasingly bright day over the Alps and eastward from Austria and
    Czechia to Hungary. An increasingly wet day in Bulgaria, Romania, and
    central Ukraine.
    A windy day across Scandinavia. A swathe of rain will pass southwest to
    northeast across Denmark and Sweden, falling as snow further north.
    Snow arrives too in Finland after a dry morning, though the southeast
    stays dry. Morning snow too in the Baltic States, becoming dry with
    bright spells here. Rain and snow will frequent the south and north
    Norwegian coasts with spells reaching inland.

    Friday
    Sunny in Iberia, just some light rain in northwest Spain late in the
    day. Some light showers in the Balearics, Sardinia, and Corsica,
    turning dry and bright. Turning fine also for much of Italy though
    southern areas remain showery. Patchy rain with upland snow in the
    Baltics but dry for many. Frequent showers in Greece and west Türkiye.
    Milder in west France with rain in central and northern areas. Rain too
    in the Low Countries and western Germany. Largely dry with good morning
    sunshine across the Alps. Similarly bright early but cold from Austria
    into Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland; it will turn cloudy here later.
    Staying fine in Hungary. Some rain in Romania and Bulgaria.
    A southwesterly wind across Scandinavia, gale force along the southwest
    Norwegian coast. Rain in Finland with snow to the north, this snow
    stretching into northern Sweden and Norway. Most of Sweden is dry, just
    some light rain in the far south. Dry but cloudy for Denmark. Some rain
    in western parts of Latvia and Estonia, drier elsewhere in the Baltic
    States. Further rain and snow in southwest Norway, largely dry well
    inland in the south.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 5:27 am

    Changeable and on the mild side for the time of year.

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


    Long term, Thursday December 4, 2025 to Thursday December 11, 2025:
    Fairly high chance of slightly changeable weather with occasional rain, but sometimes
    also some sun. Temperatures are slightly above the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:07 UTC 271125.

    Gale warnings:
    all districts southwest 7


    Synopsis:
    low over the Atlantic moving northeastwards and deepening, 963. associated trough
    over the North Sea will move eastwards across the Netherlands. associated second
    trough will move Friday morning eastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 5-6, first possibly 7. first rain or drizzle, after risk of an isolated
    light shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    southwest 5-6, in the eastern part occasionally 7. first rain or drizzle, after risk
    of an isolated light shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    southwest 5-6, in the eastern part 6-7. first rain or drizzle, after risk of an
    isolated light shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    southwest 5-6, in the eastern part 6-7, later increasing 6-7. rain or drizzle, later
    risk of an isolated shower. moderate to poor, small risk fog.

    Dogger
    southwest 5-6, later increasing 6-7. first rain or drizzle, after risk of an isolated light shower. good, in precipitation moderate.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 5-6, decreasing west to southwest 4-5. risk of an light shower. good, in
    precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    southwest 5-6, first possibly 7, in the morning decreasing west to southwest 4-5.
    risk of an light shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    southwest 5-6, first possibly 7. risk of an light shower. good, in precipitation
    moderate.

    German Bight
    southwest 6-7, soon decreasing 5-6, in the northwestern part 6-7. risk of an light
    shower. moderate to poor, small risk fog, gradually increasing good.

    Dogger
    southwest 6-7. risk of an light shower. good, in precipitation moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00:18
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - November 28, 2025
    Cold in north.
    Dry southwest.

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 28th November 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Unsettled Mediterranean

    Friday
    A dry and bright day for the Iberia with plenty of sunny spells, but
    cloudier in north later. A band of rain pushing south through the day,
    with some coastal showers following. A windy day with plenty of showers
    for the British Isles, and heavy rain in south. Some light rain for the
    Low Countries. Outbreaks of light rain for Germany, heavier in south.
    Windy with showers for Denmark. Norway will see wintry showers in west
    and windy conditions. Breezy with mostly dry conditions for Sweden, but
    some light snow in north. Outbreaks of rain, sleet, and snow in north,
    for Finland. A rather cloudy day for the Baltic States but mostly dry.
    A dry day for Belarus and Ukraine.
    A cold day for Central Europe but mostly dry perhaps bright too. Some
    light rain reaches western Switzerland later in the day. Romania will
    see outbreaks of rain, more widespread rain over the Balkans with snow
    over high ground.
    Mostly dry with sunny spells for the Balearics. A few early showers for
    Sardinia and Corsica, soon becoming dry and sunny. Showery for central
    and southern Italy, but drier in north. Heavy showers and thunderstorms
    for Greece and feeling cooler than of late. Showers for western Turkiye
    but dry and bright further east. A rather cloudy day for Cyprus.

    Saturday
    Rain spreading over the northern parts of Portugal and Spain, drier in
    south. Some heavy rain arrives from the northwest over France. Heavy
    rain for southern and eastern parts of the British Isles, spreading
    over the Low Countries later in the day along with strong winds. Some
    rain at first over southern Germany and western Poland, drier later.
    Windy with some light rain for Denmark. Wintry showers for western and
    northern Norway, but drier over Sweden. Some light rain and sleet for
    Finland. Outbreaks of light rain for the Baltic States, while dry
    weather will prevail over Belarus and Ukraine.
    Some light rain for Switzerland, western Austria and western Czechia in
    the morning clearing later. Hungary and Slovakia will stay dry. Heavy
    rain for Romania, while the Balkans will see drier conditions.
    Dry with sunny spells for the Balearics, while a few showers expected
    over Sardinia and Corsica. Mostly dry and bright with sunny spells for
    Italy. Showery for Greece, but gradually drier. Heavy rain for western
    Turkiye, but drier brighter over the eastern parts. Heavy rain for
    Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5:43 am

    Changeable, mainly cloudy and mild. Possibly a lot of wind on the coast on Sunday.
    The chance of precipitation is small from Wednesday.

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


    Long term, Friday December 5, 2025 to Friday December 12, 2025:
    70% chance of changeable weather with temperatures around or above long term average. 30% chance of calm, mostly dry weather with temperatures below long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:57 UTC 281125.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    southwest 8

    Humber German Bight
    southwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    low 964 over the Faroes will move northeast. trough over the Netherlands moving
    slowly east. a second trough will reach the North Sea on Friday evening and activates at night.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 5-6, first possibly 7, later decreasing 3-4. good.

    Thames
    southwest 5-6, first occasionally 7, later decreasing 4-5. good.

    Humber
    southwest 5-6, first occasionally 7. later an isolated shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    southwest 6-7, decreasing 5-6, later in the northwestern part 7. good, in the southeastern part moderate to poor, risk of fog.

    Dogger
    southwest 6-7, later in the northern part possibly 8. later an isolated shower. good,
    in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, soon increasing 5-6. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Thames
    southwest 4-5, soon increasing 5-6, in the evening possibly 7. in the west showery
    rain. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Humber
    southwest 5-6, in the northern part occasionally 7, in the evening increasing 6-7.
    showery rain. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    German Bight
    southwest 5-6, increasing 6-7. later showery rain. good, in precipitation sometimes
    moderate, first in the southeastern part possibly poor.

    Dogger
    southwest 6-7, occasionally 8. later an isolated shower. good, in precipitation
    sometimes moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Saturday, November 29, 2025 12:02:14
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - November 29, 2025
    Cold in north.
    Dry northeast.

    Issued: 0530hrs Saturday 29th November 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Unsettled Mediterranean

    Saturday
    Rain spreading over the northern parts of Portugal and Spain, drier in
    south. Some heavy rain arrives from the northwest over France. Heavy
    rain for southern and eastern parts of the British Isles, spreading
    over the Low Countries later in the day along with strong winds. Some
    rain at first over southern Germany and western Poland, drier later.
    Windy with some light rain for Denmark. Wintry showers for western and
    northern Norway, but drier over Sweden. Some light rain and sleet for
    Finland. Outbreaks of light rain for the Baltic States, while dry
    weather will prevail over Belarus and Ukraine.
    Some light rain for Switzerland, western Austria and western Czechia in
    the morning clearing later. Hungary and Slovakia will stay dry. Heavy
    rain for Romania, while the Balkans will see drier conditions.
    Dry with sunny spells for the Balearics, while a few showers expected
    over Sardinia and Corsica. Mostly dry and bright with sunny spells for
    Italy. Showery for Greece, but gradually drier. Heavy rain for western
    Turkiye, but drier brighter over the eastern parts. Heavy rain for
    Cyprus.

    Sunday
    A mostly dry and bright day for Portugal with sunny spells. Outbreaks
    of rain over Spain, gradually clearing to the east. A band of rain
    moves southeast over France with drier conditions following. Heavy rain
    over the eastern parts of the British Isles, with more rain arriving in
    west later. Windy with some light rain for the Low Countries. Breezy
    with some patchy light rain for Germany. A mostly dry but rather cloudy
    day for Poland. Windy but mostly dry for Denmark. Heavy snow developing
    over southern parts of Norway and central parts of Sweden. Breezy but
    mostly dry for Finland and the Baltic States. Rather cloudy but mostly
    dry for Belarus, while southern parts of Ukraine will see some rain.
    Rather cloudy with outbreaks of sleet or snow for Switzerland, while
    some light rain is possible for western Austria and western Czechia.
    Hungary and Slovakia will remain mostly dry perhaps with some sunny
    spells. Rain and snow on the mountains for Romania, while the Balkans
    will see a mostly dry day with sunny spells especially over the west.
    Showers developing over the Balearics, some on the heavy side. A few
    showers for Sardinia and Corsica as well as northern Italy, with
    southern Italy seeing a dry and sunny day. Some showers for Greece,
    Cyprus and Turkiye.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 4:40 am

    An alternation of cloudy and sunny periods. Especially on Monday or Tuesday still a lot of wind and occasional rain. In the following days it becomes drier and the temperature decreases
    wind down.

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


    Long term, Saturday December 6, 2025 to Saturday December 13, 2025:
    Probably a slightly changeable weather picture with daily precipitation chances around
    the 40%. Temperatures are around or slightly below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:44 UTC 291125.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    north 8

    Thames Humber German Bight
    south 7

    Dover
    south to southwest 7



    Synopsis:
    low, 998, over the south of England is deepening and is moving towards Denmark via
    Dogger and Fisher.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 5-6, increasing 6-7, later veering west 4-5. periods of rain.
    good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    south 5-6, increasing 6-7, later veering west 4-5. periods of rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    south 5-6, increasing 6-7, later veering west 5-6. periods of rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 5-6, in the west increasing 6-7. periods of rain. good, in the
    south moderate to poor and first risk of fog.

    Dogger
    mainly south 2-4, in the west increasing mainly north 7-8, later possibly 9, in the
    east veering southwest 6-7. periods of rain. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 4-5, veering northwest. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    west 4-5. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    west to southwest 5-6, in the north possibly 7, everywhere veering west to northwest
    5-6. showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    southwest 6-7, in the north increasing 7-8 possibly 9, in the south decreasing 5-6.
    showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    cyclonic 8-9, gradually everywhere northwest 7-8 and in the west decreasing 6-7.
    showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sunday, November 30, 2025 12:00:38
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - November 30, 2025
    Strong wind north
    Continental rain easing

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 30th November 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Generally settling over the continent with increasing sunshine for
    many.

    Sunday
    A mostly dry and bright day for Portugal with sunny spells. Outbreaks
    of rain over Spain, gradually clearing to the east. Showers developing
    over the Balearics, some on the heavy side. A few showers for Sardinia
    and Corsica as well as northern Italy, with southern Italy seeing a dry
    and sunny day. A similarly fine, sunny day in the northern Balkan
    States, some cloud with light showers in the south. Some showers for
    Greece, Cyprus and Türkiye, primarily isolating to Türkiye later in the
    day.
    A band of rain moves southeast over France with drier, brighter
    conditions following. Windy with some light rain for the Low Countries.
    Breezy with some patchy light rain for southern Germany, this rain
    extending into Switzerland, falling as sleet/snow. Some light rain is
    possible for western Austria and western Czechia. A mostly dry but
    rather cloudy day for Poland. Hungary and Slovakia will remain mostly
    dry perhaps with some sunny spells. Rain and snow on the mountains for
    Romania.
    Windy with scattered showers in Denmark. Heavy snow developing over
    southern parts of Norway and central parts of Sweden; windy too in the
    south of Sweden with morning rain, this soon clearing. Breezy but
    mostly dry for Finland and the Baltic States, some rain and snow
    reaching southern Finland later in the day. Rather cloudy but mostly
    dry for Belarus, while southern parts of Ukraine will see rain.

    Monday
    Dry in Iberia with some scattered cloud, some rain in northwest Spain
    late in the day. Some showers of the Balearics, Sardinia, Corsica, and
    Italy's west coast. Largely dry inland Italy but cloudy in the north.
    This cloud extends into the northern Balkan States but also dry here.
    Sunshine for the southern Balkans, Greece, and Türkiye.
    Increasingly sunny in most of France, but strong winds forming in the
    north with rain later in the northwest. These winds extend across the
    Low Countries and into northern Germany where there will be some patchy
    rain. Most of Germany will be dry with sunny spells, these conditions
    extending over the Alps and into most of southeast Europe. Some rain in
    eastern Poland, dry elsewhere but cloudy. Rain too in western Ukraine.
    A windy day in Denmark and southern Sweden, increasingly windy in
    southern Norway. Dry here to start, but a broad area of rain and snow
    arrives from the southwest afternoon and becomes widespread across
    Denmark and south Norway. Northern Norway and Sweden will have early
    snow, this clearing for sunny spells. Finland starts with snow and rain
    as well, this also clearing gradually to the north. Some early rain in
    the eastern Baltic States will clear east, a few sunny spells breaking
    out once clear.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 9:23 am

    The first few days will be very cloudy and sometimes some rain. Especially on Thursdays and Fridays
    occasionally sunny and mostly dry. At the weekend there is in the east and southeast
    chance of light frost during the night.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 40 20 10 10 30 30 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 60 50 30 10 20 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/3 1/3 1/3 0/2 0 0 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 2 6 6 5 0/4 1/4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 8 7 10 9 8 7 8
    Wind direction SW Z Z Z Z Z SE
    Wind force (bft) 4 5 4 4 3 2 3


    Long term, Sunday December 7, 2025 to Sunday December 14, 2025:
    Probably a slightly changeable weather picture with daily precipitation chances around
    the 40%. The chance of temperatures above the long-term average is around 60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:41 UTC 301125.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    northwest 8

    German Bight
    west to southwest 8

    Humber
    west 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    low, 985, over Fisher will move to the Baltic Sea. associated troughs will move
    eastwards across the North Sea, followed by a weak ridge.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to northwest 4-5. backing west to southwest. good.

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

    Humber
    west 6-7, decreasing 4-5. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    west to southwest 7-8, decreasing west 6-7, in the south 5-6. occasional showers.
    good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    northwest 6-7, occasionally 8, gradually decreasing west 5-6. especially first occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5, increasing 6-7, later possibly occasionally 8. gradually rain or
    drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

    Thames Humber
    west 4-5, soon backing southwest, increasing south to southwest 6-7, later 7-8.
    gradually rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

    German Bight
    west 5-6, in the north first 6-7, backing southwest, later increasing 6-7. risk of a
    shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    west 5-6, soon backing southwest, increasing south to southwest 6-7, later 7-8.
    gradually rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Monday, December 01, 2025 12:02:36
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 01, 2025
    Windy north
    Heavy showers Italy

    Issued: 0530hrs Monday 1st December 2025
    Duty forecaster: Garry Nicholson

    Rain moves across northern Europe into Scandinavia

    Monday
    Dry in Iberia with some scattered cloud, some rain in northwest Spain
    late in the day. Showers along some southern Costas, also the
    Balearics, Sardinia, Corsica. Heavier thundery showers for Italy's west
    coast. Drier southern Italy. Cloudy into the northern Balkan States but
    dry here. Sunshine for the southern Balkans, Greece, and Türkiye.
    Sunny in central and southern France, but strong winds in the north
    with some rain, later heavy in northwest. Strong winds extend across
    the Low Countries and into northern Germany where some patchy rain
    develops. Most of Germany will be dry with sunny spells, fine
    conditions extending over the Alps and into most of southeast Europe. A
    front over Poland with early patchy rain fades, rather cloudy. Some
    rain in western Ukraine.
    A windy day in Denmark and southern Sweden, increasingly windy in
    southern Norway. Dry here to start, but a broad area of rain and snow
    arrives from the southwest afternoon and becomes widespread across
    Denmark and south Norway. Northern Norway and Sweden will have early
    snow, this clearing for sunny spells. Finland starts with snow and rain
    as well, this also clearing gradually to the northeast. Some early rain
    in the Baltic States will clear eastward.

    Tuesday
    A cold front moves southeastward over Spain and Portugal, bringing a
    spell of rain, followed by showers in the northwest of Iberia. Small
    amounts of rain reaching eastern Spain. A few showers around the
    Balearics, drier for Corsica and Sardinia. Slow-moving bursts of rain
    for southern Italy and the Adriatic coastline to western Greece. Much
    of Greece, Türkiye and the eastern Mediterranean will be dry and sunny.
    Spells of rain through France, the Low Countries into western Germany,
    some heavier showers moments. Brisk southwesterly winds. Mild through
    central and eastern Europe. Generally dry for Alps, south and eastern
    Germany and into eastern countries from Poland to the Black Sea.
    Windy for Scandinavia, heavy rain into southern Norway, snow into the
    mountains. Also rain in Sweden, pushing north with some snow in
    northern areas. Rain on and off for Denmark. Dry with southerly breezes
    into Finland and the Baltic states, fairly mild around the southern
    Baltic.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:03 am

    Partly cloudy with occasional light rain. From Saturday the
    changeability increases, causing precipitation chances to increase to approximately 80%.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 30 10 10 30 30 10 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 60 50 30 10 20 40 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/3 1/3 0/2 0 0 0/3 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2 4 6 5 0/4 1/4 5/8
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 7 8 9 8 7 8 10
    Wind direction Z Z Z Z Z SE SW
    Wind force (bft) 5 4 4 3 2 3 3


    Long term, Monday December 8, 2025 to Monday December 15, 2025:
    Changeable weather, with a 50% chance of precipitation every day. Over the course of the
    period, precipitation chances gradually decrease to 30-40%. The temperatures are down
    probably (well) above the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:24 UTC 011225.

    Gale warnings:
    all districts south to southwest 8


    Synopsis:
    low, 963, southwest of Iceland is slowly moving southeast. associated troughs across
    the North Sea remain fairly stationary.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames Humber Dogger
    south to southwest 7-8. periods of rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 6-7, soon increasing 7-8. first risk of an light shower, soon
    periods of rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 7-8, decreasing 6-7, later southwest 4-5. occasionally rain or
    drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames Humber German Bight
    south to southwest 7-8, decreasing 6-7, later southwest 5-6. occasionally rain or
    drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 7-8, decreasing southwest 5-6. occasionally rain or drizzle. good,
    in precipitation moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00:22
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 02, 2025
    Mediterranean rain
    Wet western France

    Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 2nd December 2025
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Heavy rain parts of the Mediterranean with more rain in western France
    too

    Tuesday
    A cold front moves southeastward over Spain and Portugal, bringing a
    spell of rain, followed by showers in the northwest of Iberia. Small
    amounts of rain reaching eastern Spain. A few showers around the
    Balearics, drier for Corsica and Sardinia. Slow-moving bursts of rain
    for southern Italy and the Adriatic coastline to western Greece.
    Spells of rain through France, the Low Countries into western Germany,
    some heavier showers moments. Brisk southwesterly winds. Mild through
    central and eastern Europe. Generally dry for Alps, south and eastern
    Germany and into eastern countries from Poland to the Black Sea.
    Windy for Scandinavia, heavy rain into southern Norway, snow into the
    mountains. Also rain in Sweden, pushing north with some snow in
    northern areas. Rain on and off for Denmark. Dry with southerly breezes
    into Finland and the Baltic states, fairly mild around the southern
    Baltic.

    Wednesday
    Rain and wind in northwest Spain today. A few showers and soe cloud in
    Portugal. Most of the rest of Iberia is going to be dry and bright.
    Heavy periods of rain affecting the Balearics and this extends across
    Corsica and Sardinia. Heavy rain too in the far south of Italy and
    Sicily with rain to in the far northwest of Italy. Other areas dry with
    some sunshine. Further heavy rain in western and southern Greece.
    Turkey is dry with sunshine.
    Rain in the far west of France in the afternoon but fair for most of
    France. The Low Countries will have wind and some outbreaks of rain.
    Germany and Poland should be dry with sunny spells. Further sunny
    spells to come in Austria and Hungary. Switzerland will be dry and
    bright with sunshine here.
    Cloud and some outbreaks of rain for Denmark. The Baltic States will be
    bright and dry. A few showers to come in Finland. Broken cloud and some
    sunny spells in Sweden but a few spots of rain here too. More rain for
    Norway and becoming windier here.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4:50 am

    Lots of cloud with occasional light rain. From Saturday the
    changeability increases, causing precipitation chances to increase to approximately 80%.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 20 10 30 30 10 10 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 30 10 20 40 70 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/2 0 0 0 0/3 0/3 1/5
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 5 5 0/4 1/4 5/8 7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 8 8 8 7 7/10 10 13
    Wind direction Z S SE SE Z SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Tuesday December 9, 2025 to Tuesday December 16, 2025:
    Changeable weather, with a 50% chance of precipitation every day. The temperatures are down
    (well) above the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:30 UTC 021225.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight
    south to southwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    low, 975, west of Scotland is slowly moving towards Scotland. associated weak troughs will slowly move east across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames Humber
    south to southwest 4-5, in the east first 5-6. an isolated shower. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 6-7, decreasing 4-5. occasionally rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5. in the east risk of a shower. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames Humber Dogger
    south to southwest 4-5. an isolated shower. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5. occasionally light rain or a shower. good, in precipitation
    sometimes moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00:34
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 03, 2025
    Cold in north.
    Dry northeast.

    Issued: 0530hrs Wednesday 3rd December 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Unsettled Mediterranean

    Wednesday
    A mostly dry bright start for Portugal, some rain in north later. Early
    outbreaks of rain for Spain, becoming drier later. Some rain for
    southeast France, elsewhere bright with showers. Breezy but bright with
    showers for the British Isles. A few showers for the Low Countries and
    western parts of Germany. Drier further east and over Poland, Belarus
    and Ukraine. Scattered showers for Denmark as well as southern Norway
    and southern Sweden. Mostly dry but cloudy for Finland and the Baltic
    States.
    Cloudy but mostly dry for Switzerland, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and
    Czechia, feeling cold. Some patchy light rain for Romania and the
    Balkans.
    Bright with a few showers for the Balearics. Heavy rain for Sardinia
    and Corsica. Italy will see a mostly dry and bright day, but some rain
    is possible for southeast. Heavy rain develops over western Greece
    through the day, drier further east. A dry day with sunny spells for
    Turkiye. Cloudy bur dry for Cyprus.

    Thursday
    Some rain for northern parts of Portugal, drier brighter further south.
    Outbreaks of rain for Spain, snow over the high ground. A band of rain
    pushes east over France and the British Isles. Breezy with a few
    showers for the Low Countries. A cloudy but mostly dry day for Germany,
    Poland and Belarus while Ukraine will see some light rain. Cloudy with
    outbreaks of rain for Denmark, southern Norway and southern Sweden.
    Mostly dry further north and over Finland and the Baltic States.
    Another dry but cloudy day for Switzerland, similar to Austria but some
    rain arrives over the far east later in the day. Czechia will see a dry
    start, but rain arrives in the evening. Hungary and Slovakia will see
    cloudy skies with outbreaks of rain. Mostly dry for Romania, while some
    rain is expected for western parts of the Balkans.
    Mostly dry bright morning over the Balearics, but rain arrives later.
    Showers for Sardinia and Corsica as well as eastern parts of Italy.
    Heavy rain spreads north over Greece, and later in the day over the far
    western parts of Turkiye, while further east it will be a dry and sunny
    day. Dry and bright for Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:43 am

    Occasionally sunny on Friday and dry almost everywhere. Transition to one from Saturday
    (very) mild weather with regular rain or occasional showers.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 20 30 30 10 10 10 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 20 40 70 60 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/3 0/3 1/5 0/4
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 5 0/4 1/4 5/8 7 7/10
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 8 8 7 7/10 10 13 14
    Wind direction S SE SE S SW SW S
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday December 10, 2025 to Wednesday December 17, 2025:
    There is a good chance (70-80%) of continuation of the mild weather with occasional rain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 20:01 UTC 021225.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    low, 986, west of Scotland is slowly moving northeast and filling. associated trough
    is slowly moving east across the North Sea. an Atlantic low is deepening, 976, and
    will move to Scotland.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 3-4, occasionally 5. an isolated shower. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.

    Thames Humber
    mainly south 3-4, occasionally 5. an isolated shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    mainly south 3-4, in the western part 4-5. an isolated shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    mainly south 4-5, later in the northern part possibly 6. an isolated shower. good,
    in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 3-4, later increasing 4-5. first an isolated shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames Humber
    south to southwest 3-4, occasionally 5, later increasing 4-5. an isolated shower.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    mainly south 3-4, in the western part 4-5, increasing 4-5. an isolated shower. good,
    in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    mainly south 4-5, from the west increasing 5-6. first an isolated shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00:12
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 04, 2025
    Mostly cloudy
    Wettest west and southeast

    Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 4th December 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    An unsettled picture for most but with milder daytime temperatures than
    recently. Most settled central continent around and north of the
    central Alps.

    Thursday
    Some rain for northern parts of Portugal, drier brighter further south.
    Outbreaks of rain for Spain, most consistent north with snow over the
    high ground. Mostly dry bright morning over the Balearics with some
    wind, but rain arrives later. Showers for Sardinia and Corsica as well
    as eastern parts of Italy, particularly early. Some rain is expected
    for western parts of the Balkans. Heavy rain spreads north over Greece,
    and later in the day over the far western parts of Türkiye, while
    further east it will be a dry and bright day. Dry and bright for
    Cyprus.
    A band of rain pushes east over France and the British Isles, blustery
    here with showers following. Breezy with a few showers for the Low
    Countries. Some early rain in northern Germany but otherwise a cloudy
    and mostly dry day, similar in Poland and Belarus; Ukraine will see
    some light rain. Another dry but cloudy day for Switzerland, similar to
    Austria but some rain arrives over the far east later in the day.
    Czechia will see a dry start, but rain arrives in the evening. Hungary
    and Slovakia will see cloudy skies with outbreaks of rain. Mostly dry
    for Romania and Bulgaria, some local patchy rain later.
    Cloudy with outbreaks of rain for Denmark, southern Norway and southern
    Sweden. Odd patches of wintry precipitation further north and over
    Finland and the Baltic States; likely widely cloudy all day and
    slightly milder temperatures in southern areas.

    Friday
    Frequent showery rain in Iberia, driest in northeast Spain. Showers in
    the Balearics and Sardinia and Corsica, but these gradually easing
    though the day. Showers with sun spells in central and southern Italy,
    dry and bright north. Mostly dry in the northern Balkans, wet to the
    south and rain becoming more widespread later. Heavy rain over the
    Aegean Sea all day gradually spreads over mainland Greece and into
    Türkiye, this band of rain passing into eastern areas.
    Patchy rain and snow in France, then winds strengthen in the northwest
    and bringing afternoon heavy rain. Windy too in the Low Countries but
    dry. Early snow in Switzerland and east Germany clears for dry but
    cloud conditions. Early rain too in Czechia and west Poland, this also
    clearing for dry but dull conditions. Patchy rain lingers from Hungary
    into Romania and Bulgaria.
    Occasional patchy rain across southern Scandinavia, an increasing
    chance in Denmark and southern Sweden later in the day. Some snow in
    northern Finland, largely dry northern Sweden and Norway but cloudy.
    Dry and cloudy too in the Baltics but breezy, some light patchy rain
    here and there late in the day.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:24 am

    Changeable and very mild until Tuesday. Less from Tuesday
    changeable and occasionally sunny.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 20 10 10 10 10 10 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 20 90 90 80 70 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 4/8 2/6 2/6 1/6 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 4 5 7 8 10 9
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 8 6 10 12 13 14 13
    Wind direction SE S Z SW SW SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 4 2 4 4 4 4 3


    Long term, Thursday December 11, 2025 to Thursday December 18, 2025: Continuation of the mild weather. Daily precipitation chances are around 30-40%. The uncertainty will increase somewhat from the weekend onwards, but it remains
    probably soft.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:55 UTC 041225.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    southeast 7

    Dover Thames Humber
    south to southeast 7

    German Bight:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 979, remains fairly stationary northwest of Ireland and is filling. Secondary
    low, 981, over England will slowly move northwards and is filling. Associated trough
    is moving northeastwards across the western part of the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southeast 6-7, soon veering southwest 5-6, decreasing 3-4. rain, then showers. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Thames
    south to southeast 5-6, in the western part possibly 7, later veering south to southwest 3-4. later from the south light rain. good, in precipitation sometimes
    moderate.

    Humber
    south to southeast 5-6, in the western part possibly 7, later veering south to southwest 4-5. especially first occasional showers. good, in precipitation sometimes
    moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 4-5, in the eastern part 3-4, in the western part sometimes 6.
    especially in the west and north occasional showers. good, in the coastal area locally moderate, possibly sometimes poor.

    Dogger
    southeast 5-6, later in the western part possibly 7. occasional showers. good, in
    precipitation sometimes moderate.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, soon decreasing variable 1-3. especially first occasional showers.
    good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Thames
    south to southwest 3-4, decreasing mainly southwest 1-3. light rain then a shower.
    good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Humber
    south to southwest 4-5, first in the northern part 5-6, decreasing 3-4. light rain
    then a shower. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 4-5, from the south decreasing 3-4. gradually in the southwestern
    part light rain or a shower. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Dogger
    southeast 5-6, first in the western part possibly 7, from the south veering south to
    southwest 4-5. gradually light rain or a shower. good, in precipitation sometimes
    moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00:46
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 05, 2025
    Cold in north and east.
    Showery northwest.

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 5th December 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Unsettled Mediterranean

    Friday
    A cloudy day for Portugal with outbreaks of rain, more persistent over
    the north. Cloudy skies for Spain with some patchy light rain, drier
    bright towards the east coast. Some showers at first for France, but a
    strong winds and a band of rain arrive in northwest later. Heavy rain
    and strong winds spread east over the British Isles. Cloudy and
    increasingly breezy for the Low Countries. A mostly dry but cloudy day
    for Germany, but for some rain or sleet in east. Poland will see some
    rain over the west. Belarus and Ukraine will see a cloudy bur dry day.
    Some rain for Denmark, moving north over southern Norway and southern
    Sweden. Some light snow for Finland mostly in north. Mostly dry but
    cloudy for the Baltic States.
    Outbreaks of sleet or snow over Switzerland and Austria at first, drier
    later. Some rain for Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary. Mostly dry for
    Romania, while the Balkans will see heavy rain.
    Bright with a few showers for the Balearics, more frequent for Sardinia
    and Corsica. Bright with a scattering of showers for Italy. Heavy rain
    for Greece with a risk of localized flooding. Some heavy rain for
    western parts of Turkiye, drier brighter over the east. Heavy showers
    with a risk of thunder for Cyprus.

    Saturday
    Showers for northern Portugal, brighter south. Scattered light showers
    for Spain. A showery and breezy day for France, the British Isles and
    the Low Countries. Some showers for Germany too. Poland, Belarus and
    Ukraine will see dry conditions with some bright spells. Denmark will
    see cloudy and breezy conditions. Some sleet or snow moving north over
    Norway, while outbreaks of rain or sleet are expected for Sweden and
    Finland. Outbreaks of rain for the Baltic States.
    A dry and bright start for Switzerland but some showers arriving later.
    A mostly dry day for Austria and Czechia, while rain will develop over
    Slovakia and Hungary. Some rain for Romania and the Balkans.
    A dry and bright day for the Balearics, Sardinia and Corsica, along
    with some sunny spells. A bright day for Italy with plenty of sunny
    spells, and only a few coastal showers. Heavy rain for northern parts
    of Greece, showers for coastal areas. Heavy rain for parts of Turkiye,
    mostly in west. Heavy rain with a risk of thunderstorms for Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:56 am

    Variable and very soft. Especially on Mondays in the Northwest
    coastal area may have a lot of wind. Decreasing precipitation chances (30-40%) from Wednesday onwards
    persistently mild, but less wind and occasional sun.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 10 10 10 30 20 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 90 90 70 90 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 4/10 4/7 1/4 4/11 0/2 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 4 7 10 10 10 7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 7 10 13 14 14 13 11
    Wind direction Z Z Z ZW ZW ZW SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 4 4 4 3


    Long term, Friday December 12, 2025 to Friday December 19, 2025:
    Very likely continuation of the mild weather. From Sunday December 14th increasing volatility.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:09 UTC 051225.

    Gale warnings:
    Dover Thames Humber Dogger
    south to southeast 8

    German Bight:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 967, over the Atlantic will slowly move eastwards towards Ireland. Associated
    trough will move northeastwards over the North Sea. secondary low, 998 hPa, at east
    of Scotland moving northwards and filling.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 4-5, increasing south to southeast 5-6, later 7-8. first risk of
    a shower, later rain. good, in precipitation moderate, later possibly poor.

    Thames Humber
    south to southwest 4-5, increasing south to southeast 5-6, later 6-7, in the western
    part 7-8. in the eastern part occasional showers, later from the west rain. good, in
    precipitation and first in the east in the coastal area moderate, small risk fog.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 3-4, in the northern part 4-5, later from the west increasing 5-6.
    in the western part occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate, in the
    south in the coastal area moderate to poor and locally fog.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 4-5, soon from the west increasing 5-6, backing south to southeast, later in the eastern part increasing 7-8. risk of a shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south 7-8, decreasing southwest 6-7. showery rain with risk of thunderstorms. good,
    in precipitation moderate to poor.

    Thames
    south to southeast 6-7, for a time 8, later decreasing south to southwest 5-6. showery rain with risk of thunderstorms. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

    Humber
    south to southeast 6-7, for a time 8, from the west decreasing south to southwest
    5-6. periods of rain or a shower. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 5-6, first in the eastern part 4-5, in the western part increasing 6-7. from the west rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    southeast 6-7, in the western part 7-8, from the west decreasing south 5-6. periods
    of rain or a shower. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sunday, June 28, 2026 10:03:58
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 30 June 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.8'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 23.4'C, clear skies, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1021 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.8'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 19.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1023 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 20.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1019 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 13.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1016 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 24.3'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.9 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~46%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 24.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.7'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 20.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 2.0 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1020 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.2'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.8 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1022 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1009 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 5:21 am

    Much less warm from Monday. Regularly sunny, but sometimes also a shower.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 80 60 60 40 50 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 40 10 30 40 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 3/15 0/3 0 0/1 0/2 0/1 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 21 21 17 14 14 15 14/17
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 34 30 26 25 24 25 24
    Wind direction SW W NW W NW W NW
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Saturday July 4, 2026 to Saturday July 11, 2026:
    Approximately 80% chance of mainly dry weather, approximately 20% chance of changeable
    weather. The chance of temperatures above the long-term average increases
    about 60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thursday, June 25, 2026 10:04:14
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 27 June 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.5'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 23.2'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 24.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.8'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 31.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~35%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 25.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1014 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.3'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~46%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 24.1'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1019 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 18.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1018 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1011 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.0'C, overcast, rain about 3.3 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 15.5'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1009 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 8.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1005 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:39 am

    Sunny, dry and exceptionally warm at first, with cloud in the southeastern half temperatures of 38°C and higher. Chance of thunderstorms and thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday
    It will cool down from the west on Sunday. From Monday onwards there will be less and more heat everywhere
    changeable.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 90 80 70 60 60 40 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 20 30 40 40 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/5 0/3 0/1 0/2 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 20 22 20/23 17/21 16 14 14
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 34 37 32/37 29/34 23 22 22/25
    Wind direction NO Z SW W NW NW W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 2 3 2 2


    Long term, Thursday July 2, 2026 to Thursday July 9, 2026:
    Changeable with temperatures around normal. From the middle of the period the uncertainty in the temperature.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Friday, June 26, 2026 10:04:06
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 28 June 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.8'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 22.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1020 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 21.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 31.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~37%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 24.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 14.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1013 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.7'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~45%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 24.5'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1019 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.2'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 20.4'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 15.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 14.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.4'C, overcast, snow about 2.8 mm, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1000 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.4'C, overcast, rain about 3.3 mm, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 997 hPa.
    Night: around 8.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 996 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:17 am

    A chance of thunderstorms on Sunday, mainly in the southeast during the day. A lot from Monday
    less warm. Regularly sunny, but sometimes also some rain or showers.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 80 70 40 40 40 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 50 70 20 30 30 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 1/4 0 0/1 0/1 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 22 22 22 17 15 14 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 37 36 29 25 24 25 25
    Wind direction S SW W W N NW W
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Friday July 3, 2026 to Friday July 10, 2026:
    Probably a slightly changeable weather type with temperatures around normal. At the end of the period may be warmer again (20-30 chance%).

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Saturday, June 27, 2026 10:04:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 29 June 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 23.1'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1020 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 19.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1024 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 3.0 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 21.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1013 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 24.0'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 30.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~42%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 24.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 20.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1015 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.9 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1021 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.4'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 14.0'C, overcast, rain about 4.2 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1021 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.9'C, overcast, snow about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~93%, and 993 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 997 hPa.
    Night: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1000 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 5:21 am

    Much less warm from Monday. Regularly sunny, but sometimes also a shower.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 80 60 60 40 50 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 40 10 30 40 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 3/15 0/3 0 0/1 0/2 0/1 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 21 21 17 14 14 15 14/17
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 34 30 26 25 24 25 24
    Wind direction SW W NW W NW W NW
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Saturday July 4, 2026 to Saturday July 11, 2026:
    Approximately 80% chance of mainly dry weather, approximately 20% chance of changeable
    weather. The chance of temperatures above the long-term average increases
    about 60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sunday, July 26, 2026 12:04:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 28 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.1'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.8'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~41%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 24.9'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.3'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.4'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 21.7'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1018 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.9'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.6'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~46%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 18.8'C, clear skies, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.1'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.0'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 22.1'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1019 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 16.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1013 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 17.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1013 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.0'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 17.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1014 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1013 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 3:35 am

    Transition to sunny, dry and very warm summer weather. On Wednesdays and Thursdays
    it will be tropically warm in many places, possible in the eastern half on Thursday
    even 34-37°C. It will probably be less warm on Friday and Saturday, but still 25-30°C still summery. From Friday there is also a chance to win a single one rain or thunderstorm.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 20 40 60 70 60 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 30 10 20 20 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 4 2 0 0 0 0/2 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 18 15 15 17 20 18 17
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 22 23 28 33 31/35 26/30 26/29
    Wind direction SW W W S SW W W
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Sunday August 2, 2026 to Sunday August 9, 2026:
    First there is a good chance (approx. 80%) of fairly sunny and warm (possibly very warm) summer weather
    with a small chance of rain or thunderstorms. Later in the expectation period it will probably gradually become less warm and the chance of rain or showers will decrease
    thunderstorm something.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sunday, August 09, 2026 12:04:08
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 11 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.8'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.5'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~46%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 25.1'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.5'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.2'C, clear skies, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 22.4'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.3'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 18.4'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1021 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1013 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.3'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~42%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 24.4'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 17.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1014 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.4'C, quite cloudy, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 16.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1022 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 17.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1019 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.4'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.0 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1010 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 1:46 am

    Lots of sun, dry and warm, with tropical temperatures inland. Does on Tuesday the temperature has temporarily taken a step back, but it will probably remain so
    summers. It may become very warm from Thursday, with temperatures in the southeast
    temperatures of 35 °C or higher.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 70 60 60 80 80 70 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 10 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/1 0 0 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 17 14 15 16/21 19 18
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 28/32 24/27 25/28 28/32 31/35 32 25/29
    Wind direction SW W O O SE S N
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 2 2 2 2


    Long term, Sunday August 16, 2026 to Sunday August 23, 2026:
    Plenty of room for the sun, with a low to reasonable chance (30–40%) of sun every day
    an occasional rain or thunderstorm. The temperatures are probably mostly around the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:03:58
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 25 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 21.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1013 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 18.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1011 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 16.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 11.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1021 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 22.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~75%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 15.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1017 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1015 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 16.3'C, overcast, rain about 2.8 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1011 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1014 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *
























    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sunday, August 30, 2026 12:00:22
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    No GRIB2 files found in ./forecast
    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 2:14 am

    First regular showers, temporarily drier from Tuesday. Thursday and possible also cloudy and rainy on Friday. Afternoon temperatures around 22 degrees and at night
    it remains very soft.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 40 30 40 30 20 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 90 30 50 70 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 3/8 5/15 0/1 1/2 2/7 1/7 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 16 16 14 13 16 17 14/17
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 22 20 21 22 23 23 20/24
    Wind direction W SW W SW SW W W
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 3 4 4 3


    Long term, Sunday September 6, 2026 to Sunday September 13, 2026:
    It is likely to remain changeable with a 50% chance of rain daily.
    The temperature is probably (70% chance) slightly above the climate average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Monday, July 27, 2026 12:04:16
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 29 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.1'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.1'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~42%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 25.1'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~57%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.9'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.1'C, clear skies, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~43%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 23.3'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.2'C, clear skies, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~41%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 21.3'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1019 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1011 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.7'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.3'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 22.9'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1020 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 16.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1012 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 7.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:40 am

    Warm and sunny summer weather. Much locally tropical warm on Wednesday, Thursday
    probably only in the east and southeast. Friday and Saturday
    clearly less warm, with summer only in the south and southeast
    temperatures. It may be warmer again from Sunday. Furthermore, it is the majority
    dry, on Friday there is a small chance of a (thunder) shower.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 40 50 70 50 40 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 10 10 20 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2 0 0 0 0/1 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 15 17 19 16 14 14
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 20 28 32 28/34 24/27 25 26/29
    Wind direction W SW Z W W N NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Monday August 3, 2026 to Monday August 10, 2026:
    First there is a good chance (approx. 80%) of fairly sunny and warm (possibly very warm) summer weather
    with a small chance of rain or thunderstorms. Later in the expectation period it will probably gradually become less warm and the chance of rain or showers will decrease
    thunderstorm something.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Monday, August 10, 2026 12:04:12
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 12 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.5'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.5'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~44%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 25.8'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.5'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.1'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~42%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 23.9'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.9'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~36%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 18.5'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1025 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1021 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.6'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.2'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 24.1'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1019 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 15.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1019 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 18.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1021 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.1 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 18.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1019 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 9.9'C, overcast, rain about 3.1 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1006 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:09 am

    Lots of sun, dry and warm, with tropical temperatures inland. Vanaf donderdag it will be very warm, with temperatures of 35 °C or higher in the southeast. From
    There is a chance of rain or thunderstorms on Saturday and less warm on Sunday.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 60 60 80 80 70 70 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 10 10 10 10 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0 0 0 0/1 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 17 14 15 16/21 19 18 16
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 24/27 25/28 28/32 31/35 32 25/29 24
    Wind direction W O O SE S N N
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 2 2 2 2 2


    Long term, Monday August 17, 2026 to Monday August 24, 2026:
    Sunny periods, with a low to reasonable chance (30–40%) of one every day
    some rain or thunderstorms. The temperatures are probably often around long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Monday, August 24, 2026 12:04:04
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 26 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 21.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1013 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.7'C, quite cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 19.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.2 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1011 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 17.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1026 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 22.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 14.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1021 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 16.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1014 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1009 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.7'C, overcast, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1022 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *
























    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:04:16
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 30 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.8'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.4'C, clear skies, S wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~44%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 25.0'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.3'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.6'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~37%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1017 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1011 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.1'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.0'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~44%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 23.5'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1018 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 17.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 14.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1015 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 14.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1013 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:23 am

    Warm and sunny summer weather, probably still in the (south)east on Thursday tropical. Furthermore, it is largely dry, there is a small chance of one on Friday
    (thunderstorm.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 50 70 50 40 50 50 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 20 30 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/1 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 17 19 16 14 14 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 28 30/35 28/34 24/30 25 26/29 26/29
    Wind direction SW Z W W N NO NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 2 2


    Long term, Tuesday August 4, 2026 to Tuesday August 11, 2026:
    First there is a good chance (approx. 80%) of fairly sunny and warm (possibly very warm) summer weather
    with a chance of rain or thunderstorms. During the expectation period
    it will probably be less warm and there is a chance of rain or thunderstorms.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Friday, July 31, 2026 12:03:50
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 2 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.8'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.1'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~44%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 24.6'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1012 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.3'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1013 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.7'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~44%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 20.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1017 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1011 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.9'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.3'C, clear skies, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~43%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 23.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, E wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~62%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 19.4'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.7'C, overcast, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 15.2'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.1'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 3:14 am

    Less warm on Friday and Saturday with some (thunder) showers on Friday. Then gradually warmer again with over 30°C on Monday, followed by some rain thunderstorms and some cooling.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 50 40 50 60 60 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 30 20 20 20 50 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/5 0/5 0/1 0 0 0/10 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 19 16 14 14 15 18 15/18
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 24/32 26 25 26/30 27/33 25/28 23/26
    Wind direction W NW N NO NO SW W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 2 2 3 3


    Long term, Thursday August 6, 2026 to Thursday August 13, 2026:
    A fairly high chance (70%) of slightly changeable summer weather at temperatures around or
    slightly below normal. At the end of the period the chance of (very) warm weather increases
    dry summer weather increases to approximately 30%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Saturday, August 01, 2026 12:00:06
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    No GRIB2 files found in ./forecast
    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 3:14 am

    Less warm on Friday and Saturday with some (thunder) showers on Friday. Then gradually warmer again with over 30°C on Monday, followed by some rain thunderstorms and some cooling.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 50 40 50 60 60 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 30 20 20 20 50 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/5 0/5 0/1 0 0 0/10 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 19 16 14 14 15 18 15/18
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 24/32 26 25 26/30 27/33 25/28 23/26
    Wind direction W NW N NO NO SW W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 2 2 3 3


    Long term, Thursday August 6, 2026 to Thursday August 13, 2026:
    A fairly high chance (70%) of slightly changeable summer weather at temperatures around or
    slightly below normal. At the end of the period the chance of (very) warm weather increases
    dry summer weather increases to approximately 30%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sunday, August 02, 2026 12:04:08
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 4 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.3'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 23.9'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 21.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~44%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 22.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1014 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 12.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1013 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.4'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 30.1'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~40%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 24.5'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1015 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~45%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 19.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.1 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~94%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.4 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1008 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.2'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1018 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 3:52 am

    Very warm on Monday and Tuesday, then it cools down. Chances of this, especially on Tuesday
    some strong thunderstorms. Furthermore, it remains largely dry.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 60 70 50 40 40 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 40 20 30 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/3 1/10 0/1 0/3 0/1 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 18 20 19 16 14 13
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 28 34 32 27 23 22 22/25
    Wind direction E SE SW SW W NW N
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 4 3 3 2


    Long term, Sunday August 9, 2026 to Sunday August 16, 2026:
    A fairly high chance (60-70%) of temperatures around the long-term averages only a single (thunder) shower. From about August 11th it seems again
    to become warmer, but the chance of extreme heat is still small.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Monday, August 03, 2026 12:04:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 5 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.2'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.8'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 23.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.4'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 20.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.6'C, clear skies, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 22.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1015 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 13.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1010 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.7'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 30.4'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~40%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 24.7'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~60%, and 1015 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.7'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~45%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 21.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1015 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1011 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 14.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1015 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, overcast, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 9.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1012 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 1:03 am

    Periods of sunshine and dry in most places. Less warm. Possible on Friday
    rain.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 70 50 40 40 40 40 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 30 20 30 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/3 1/10 0/1 0/3 0/1 0/1 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 18 19 19 16 14 13 14
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 34 32 27 23 22 22/25 23/26
    Wind direction SE SW SW W NW N SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 4 3 3 2 3


    Long term, Monday August 10, 2026 to Monday August 17, 2026:
    Periods of sunshine with a small (approximately 20%) chance of rain every day. Possibly
    it will get hot again, the chance is about 50%. Around the weekend of 15
    In August, the chance of precipitation increases to about 50% and increases heat off strongly.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Tuesday, August 04, 2026 12:04:38
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 6 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.3'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 24.1'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.7'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 19.6'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 20.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 13.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1006 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.9'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 30.2'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~41%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 24.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 22.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1013 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1020 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.1'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1023 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.7'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.6 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 8.7'C, overcast, rain about 3.6 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1008 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 1:27 am

    Periods of sunshine and dry in most places. Warm again in the weekend.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 70 60 50 50 60 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 20 10 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1 0 0 0 0 0/1 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 20 20 16 13 13 16 17
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 33 27 23 23 26 28 24/28
    Wind direction SW SW W W SE SW W
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 3 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Tuesday August 11, 2026 to Tuesday August 18, 2026:
    Periods of sunshine with a small (10-20%) chance of rain every day. Probably
    it will remain warm to very warm, the chance is about 60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:04:04
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 13 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.9'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.7'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~44%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 25.9'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1019 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.5'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.4'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~38%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 24.7'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.6'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.8'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~33%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 19.8'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1024 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.3'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 23.1'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1019 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 14.6'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1022 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 18.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1018 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~95%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 18.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1019 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.0'C, overcast, rain about 1.1 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~96%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.6'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 9.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1006 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 12:54 am

    Sunny, dry and very warm. Friday will be the hottest day, especially in the southeast and east possible heat force 9. Gradually from Saturday
    cooling, more clouds and possibly occasional showers.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 70 90 90 80 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 0 0 0 40 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/2 0 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 13 16 18 18 15 14/17
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 25 29 33 35 26/30 23/26 22/26
    Wind direction NE O SE W N NW SW
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 2 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Tuesday August 18, 2026 to Tuesday August 25, 2026:
    Slightly changeable and maximum temperatures around the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:04:16
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 27 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 19.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1011 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.0'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.3'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 18.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.2'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1024 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.6'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~53%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 23.1'C, clear skies, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 14.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1010 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~94%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.6'C, overcast, rain about 3.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.9 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1007 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1018 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:42 am

    Warm on Thursday, but also an increasing chance of heavy thunderstorms. From Friday
    less warm and regular showers.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 80 60 30 20 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 70 90 80 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 2/9 6/14 2/8 2/6 3/9
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 14 17 17 14 15 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 25 25 28 23 22 23 21
    Wind direction O O SE SW SW SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 3 3 4


    Long term, Tuesday September 1, 2026 to Tuesday September 8, 2026:
    First there is a high chance of changeable weather with an 80-90% chance of precipitation every day.
    From the beginning of September, the daily chance of precipitation decreases to 40-70%
    greatest opportunity in the northwest. The temperature is probably around long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Wednesday, August 05, 2026 12:04:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 7 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.4'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.1'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 24.8'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1017 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.6'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.4'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~44%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 20.0'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1019 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 12.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1010 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.8'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.1 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 24.0'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 2.5 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 20.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1013 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1019 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.2'C, overcast, snow about 3.0 mm, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.3'C, overcast, snow about 4.8 mm, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 8.0'C, overcast, snow about 4.4 mm, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1003 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:25 am

    Periods of sunshine and dry in most places, with normal temperatures. In the
    It will be warmer again at the weekend with tropical temperatures inland. Sunday
    and on Monday there is a small chance of a (thunder) shower, especially in the southeast.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 40 70 50 80 70 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 30 20 10 20 30 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0/3 0/1 0/1 0/2 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 20 16 14 13 14 17 14
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 25 23 22 22/25 25/30 24/28 25/28
    Wind direction SW W NW N SW W E
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 2 3 3 2


    Long term, Wednesday August 12, 2026 to Wednesday August 19, 2026:
    Periods of sunshine, warm and initially most dry. Later next week the
    chance of less warm and wetter weather increases to approximately 30%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 12:04:06
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 14 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.9'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 25.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.7'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~41%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 24.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1016 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.7'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.2'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~30%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 20.7'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.6'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 13.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.5'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.3'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~40%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 22.4'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.4'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 14.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1020 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 17.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1017 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1021 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1013 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 1:05 am

    Sunny, dry and very warm. Friday will be the hottest day, especially in the southeast and east possible heat force 9. Gradual cooling from Saturday
    which may be accompanied by thunderstorms. Changeable after Saturday and temperatures around the long-term average.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 90 90 90 40 30 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 10 70 30 50 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 1/4 0/1 0/4 1/5
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 13 17 18 19 16 14 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 27 33 35 26/29 24 23 23
    Wind direction E SE W N N SW W
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 2 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday August 19, 2026 to Wednesday August 26, 2026:
    Slightly changeable and maximum temperatures around or slightly below long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:04:16
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 28 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 18.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1014 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 19.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1013 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 12.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.6'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 23.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 14.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1022 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~93%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.8'C, overcast, rain about 3.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1004 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~94%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 16.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1005 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 6.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:37 am

    Changeable with regular showers but also occasional sun. Afternoon temperatures from
    Friday around 22 degrees.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 50 30 20 30 20 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 50 90 90 80 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1/3 5/14 3/8 2/6 2/7 1/4
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 16 17 15 16 15 14
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 25 28 22 23 23 21 21
    Wind direction O S SW SW SW SW SW W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 4 4 4 3


    Long term, Wednesday September 2, 2026 to Wednesday September 9, 2026:
    The daily chance of precipitation decreases to about 30% in the second half of the year
    period. Probably little change in temperature.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00:20
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    No GRIB2 files found in ./forecast
    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 3:34 am

    Warm and sunny summer weather with sometimes a chance of a (thunder) shower.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 90 50 40 50 50 60 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 30 30 20 20 20 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/5 0/5 0 0 0 0/10
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 17 19 16 14 14 15 18
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 29/35 24/32 26 25 26/30 27/33 25/28
    Wind direction Z W W N NO NO SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 2 2 3


    Long term, Wednesday August 5, 2026 to Wednesday August 12, 2026:
    A fairly high chance (70%) of temperatures around or slightly below normal. It is
    mainly dry.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thursday, July 30, 2026 12:04:16
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 1 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.7'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.2'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~44%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 24.8'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.2'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 20.8'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 20.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 13.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1010 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.2'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, E wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~42%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 24.1'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~62%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 19.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.5 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 14.7'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1020 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 8.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1017 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 3:14 am

    Less warm on Friday and Saturday with some (thunder) showers on Friday. Then gradually warmer again with over 30°C on Monday, followed by some rain thunderstorms and some cooling.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 50 40 50 60 60 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 30 20 20 20 50 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/5 0/5 0/1 0 0 0/10 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 19 16 14 14 15 18 15/18
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 24/32 26 25 26/30 27/33 25/28 23/26
    Wind direction W NW N NO NO SW W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 2 2 3 3


    Long term, Thursday August 6, 2026 to Thursday August 13, 2026:
    A fairly high chance (70%) of slightly changeable summer weather at temperatures around or
    slightly below normal. At the end of the period the chance of (very) warm weather increases
    dry summer weather increases to approximately 30%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thursday, August 06, 2026 12:04:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 8 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.1'C, clear skies, SSW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.6'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~45%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 24.8'C, clear skies, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.6'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.9'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~41%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 21.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1016 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.4'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~42%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 19.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1019 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 12.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1011 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.0'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 23.8'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 18.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 16.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1013 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 16.0'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1014 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.7'C, overcast, snow about 2.5 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.8'C, overcast, snow about 3.5 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 6.4'C, overcast, snow about 1.9 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1006 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:02 am

    Periods of sunshine, dry and gradually warmer with tropical temperatures inland temperatures. There is a small chance of this on Sunday and Monday, especially in the southeast
    a (thunder) shower. On Monday and Tuesday the temperature temporarily increases back, but it will probably remain summery.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 70 50 80 70 50 50 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 20 10 20 30 20 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/3 0/1 0/1 0/2 0/1 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 16 14 13 14 17 14 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 23 23 23/26 27/32 24/28 25/28 28/32
    Wind direction W NW N SW W O O
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 3 3 2 2


    Long term, Thursday August 13, 2026 to Thursday August 20, 2026:
    Periods of sunshine, very warm and initially most dry. Takes next weekend
    the chance of less warm and wetter weather increases to approximately 50%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thursday, August 13, 2026 12:04:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 15 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 23.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 22.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.9'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~32%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 21.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~54%, and 1014 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 13.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1007 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.2'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~40%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 22.3'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~60%, and 1015 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.5'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.5'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~44%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 16.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1018 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 15.3'C, overcast, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1022 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1016 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:03 am

    Gradual cooling from Saturday, which may be accompanied by some rain on Saturday
    thunderstorms. Changeable after the weekend with maximum temperatures gradually slightly below the long-term average.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 100 90 50 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 10 50 30 50 80 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/3 0/2 0/3 2/7 1/4
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 17 18 18 16 14 15 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 33 35 28 24 22/25 21/24 21
    Wind direction O W N N W W W
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 3 2 3 4 3


    Long term, Thursday August 20, 2026 to Thursday August 27, 2026:
    High chance (70-80%) of changeable weather with maximum temperatures around or slightly below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 12:04:12
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 20 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 22.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 18.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1011 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 17.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1009 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1001 hPa.
    Night: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1002 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 23.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1013 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 17.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1010 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 13.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 13.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1012 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.8'C, overcast, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 3:35 am

    Lots of clouds and showers, with a risk of thunder. Every now and then the sun comes
    emerge. Drier and more sun on Sunday. The maximum temperatures are around or slightly below the long-term average.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 20 40 50 40 40 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 80 80 80 70 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 5/10 2/7 2/7 2/7 1/5 0/2 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 15 13 13 12 12 11
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 20 22 22 22 20 21 21
    Wind direction SW SW SW W W W NO
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 4 4 3 2 3


    Long term, Tuesday August 25, 2026 to Tuesday September 1, 2026:
    Initially there is a 70% chance of dry and fairly sunny weather. From halfway increasing chance of changeable weather during the week, with a fairly high chance of rain every day
    rain and maximum temperatures around or slightly below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:04:22
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 21 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 21.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 2.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 16.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1011 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~91%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1005 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 3.1 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 23.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.2 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1012 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1011 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 13.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 9.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1011 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:10 am

    Lots of clouds and showers, especially on Thursday and Friday
    storm. Every now and then the sun also appears. Temporarily on Sundays and Mondays
    drier and more sun. Maximum temperatures are around or slightly below
    long-term average.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 40 50 40 40 50 50 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 80 80 60 30 30 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2/7 2/7 2/7 1/5 0/2 0/2 0/6
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 16 14 13 12 12 11 12
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 21 21 20 20 20 21 22
    Wind direction SW SW W W W NE O
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 3 2 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday August 26, 2026 to Wednesday September 2, 2026:
    Fairly changeable weather with around 50% rain daily with maximum temperatures around or slightly below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thursday, August 20, 2026 12:04:14
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 22 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.7'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 22.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 16.8'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 14.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1008 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 22.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 3.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 13.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1022 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.4'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 13.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1025 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.1'C, overcast, rain about 4.2 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1005 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 3:41 am

    First quite a lot of clouds and showers, mainly on Thursday and Friday
    chance of thunder. Every now and then the sun also appears. On Sunday and Monday
    temporarily drier and increasing chances of precipitation again from Tuesday. The
    maximum temperatures are around or slightly below the long-term average, from rising slightly on Tuesday.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 30 40 50 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 80 60 30 30 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2/7 2/7 1/5 0/2 0/2 0/3 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 13 12 12 11 12 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 20 20 20 20 21 23 25
    Wind direction SW W W W NE O S
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 2 3 3 2


    Long term, Thursday August 27, 2026 to Thursday September 3, 2026:
    Variable weather with around 60% rain daily with maximum temperatures around or slightly below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Friday, August 07, 2026 12:04:14
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 9 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.2'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.2'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 24.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.8'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 22.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1016 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.4'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~37%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 20.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1017 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1006 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.7'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 23.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.6'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 17.3'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1018 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1013 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1016 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1012 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:15 am

    Lots of sun, dry and warm with tropical temperatures inland. On Monday and
    On Tuesday the temperature temporarily takes a step back, but remains there probably in summer. From Thursday it will possibly be very warm, with in
    the southeast temperatures of 35°C or more.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 50 80 70 50 50 60 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 20 30 20 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0 0/1 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 13 14 17 14 15 16/21
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 23 23/26 28/32 24/27 25/28 28/32 31/35
    Wind direction NW N SW W O O SE
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 2 2 2


    Long term, Friday August 14, 2026 to Friday August 21, 2026:
    Initially still sunny, dry and warm. The chances increase from next weekend
    a transition to a less warm and more changeable weather type towards 50-60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Friday, August 14, 2026 12:04:06
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 16 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.8'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 24.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.2'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 21.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 19.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 12.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1006 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.5'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.0'C, clear skies, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~43%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 22.6'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.3'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 17.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1010 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 15.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 16.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1018 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1015 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 5:07 am

    Occasionally sunny and from Tuesday also some showers, possibly with thunder. The
    maximum temperatures are usually around the long-term average.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 90 50 30 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 50 20 40 60 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/2 0 0/2 0/8 1/6 0/6
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 18 19 15 15 14/17 15/18 14
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 35 28 24 23 23/26 22/25 20/23
    Wind direction W N NW NW SW W W
    Wind force (bft) 2 3 2 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Friday August 21, 2026 to Friday August 28, 2026:
    High chance (60-70%) of changeable weather with maximum temperatures around or slightly below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Friday, August 21, 2026 12:04:14
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 23 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 22.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 18.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 14.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1011 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.3'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 22.0'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 17.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1011 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.6'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 14.4'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1024 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:28 am

    Showers on Friday and Saturday, with local thunderstorms possible, especially on Friday.
    Then mostly dry and more sun. More (thunder) showers from Wednesday.
    Afternoon temperatures are around 21°C, from Tuesday it will be warmer on Thursday
    possible tropical temperatures in the south and east.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 40 50 60 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 60 40 10 20 40 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2/7 1/5 0/1 0 0/1 0/3 3/13
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 12 12 10 12 15 18
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 20 20 21 22 24 26 28
    Wind direction W W W NE O S SE
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 2 3 3 2 3


    Long term, Friday August 28, 2026 to Friday September 4, 2026:
    Changeable weather with around 60% chance of rain (showers) every day, but also occasionally
    Sun. The maximum temperatures are around or slightly below the long-term average,
    the minimum temperatures above the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:04:06
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 29 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.5'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~48%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 21.4'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 18.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 17.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1013 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.6'C, overcast, rain about 2.0 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 13.7'C, overcast, rain about 2.0 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1008 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 23.1'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.1'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.2'C, overcast, rain about 2.5 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1003 hPa.

    Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.4'C, overcast, rain about 3.7 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.5'C, overcast - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 2.2 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1004 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1011 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:33 am

    Changeable with regular showers but also occasional sun. Afternoon temperatures around 22
    degrees.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 30 20 30 20 30 30 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 90 90 80 80 70 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/3 5/14 3/8 2/6 2/7 1/4 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 16 16 15 16 15 14 13
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 28 22 23 23 21 21 20
    Wind direction S SW SW SW SW SW W SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 4 4 3 3


    Long term, Thursday September 3, 2026 to Thursday September 10, 2026:
    The daily chance of precipitation decreases to about 40%. Probably little change in temperature.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Friday, August 28, 2026 12:04:22
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 30 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.1'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 22.0'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 18.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1013 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.0'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 13.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1005 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.6'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.6'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 22.5'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1015 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 16.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1004 hPa.

    Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 4.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 2.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1002 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1009 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 5:54 am

    Changeable with regular showers but also occasional sun. Afternoon temperatures around 22
    degrees.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 20 30 20 30 30 40 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 90 80 80 60 50 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 5/14 3/8 2/6 2/10 1/4 0/3 1/5
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 16 15 16 15 14 13 12/15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 22 22 23 21 21 21 21
    Wind direction SW SW SW SW SW W SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 4 4 3 3 3


    Long term, Friday September 4, 2026 to Friday September 11, 2026:
    The temperature is probably (80% chance) close to it
    climate average. The daily chance of precipitation remains quite high, around 60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:04:14
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 24 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.2'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 24.2'C, clear skies, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.7'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 21.0'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1014 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 15.8'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1015 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 12.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1004 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 18.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1013 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1010 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.9'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 16.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1017 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1000 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1000 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1000 hPa.
    Night: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1002 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 1:30 am

    Maximum temperatures around the long-term average, slightly on Saturday and Tuesday
    above with values of an average of 25 or 26°C. Initially it is mainly dry
    with regular sunshine, but on Sunday it will be cloudy and there will be rain. After Sunday the
    chances of precipitation decrease again and the sun will shine more often.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 40 40 20 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 40 20 10 30 80 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/1 2/7 0/2 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 14 13 14 16 15 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 21 21 24 26 23 22 25
    Wind direction NW NW W W W W SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday July 29, 2026 to Wednesday August 5, 2026:
    Slightly changeable, but probably dry and rain more often. The
    afternoon temperatures rise to values between 23 and 28°C, slightly in the south
    higher. The nights remain mild.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thursday, July 23, 2026 12:04:18
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 25 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 22.3'C, clear skies, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1013 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.4'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 19.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1011 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.8'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~40%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1008 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~999 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.7'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 999 hPa.
    Night: around 13.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 999 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.8'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~43%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 19.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1012 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1009 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1005 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.7'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.4 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 16.2'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1009 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 8.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1003 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:14 am

    Maximum temperatures around the long-term average, a few degrees there on Saturday
    above. Rain on Sunday, with a small chance of thunder in the east. From Tuesday it will be warmer and sunnier, with tropical temperatures in the south and east.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 40 30 40 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 20 10 90 30 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 2/7 0/2 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 14 14 16 15 15 16
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 21 24 27 23 23 27 26/30
    Wind direction NW W W W W SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Thursday July 30, 2026 to Thursday August 6, 2026:
    Continued warm and dry, with only low chances of a small amount of rain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Friday, July 24, 2026 12:04:18
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 26 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.8'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 22.3'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 19.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1014 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 18.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1007 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~996 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 995 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 996 hPa.
    Night: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 997 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.6'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.3 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1012 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 17.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 15.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1008 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1006 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 1:53 am

    Quite a lot of cloud and rain on Sunday with maximum temperatures around 23°C. From
    Tuesday transition to sunny and warm summer weather. Especially on Thursday in the
    southeastern half of the country has a fairly high chance (60%) of temperatures above
    the 30°C. In the south it can reach 32-35°C.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 30 60 20 30 50 70 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 20 80 30 10 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 3/6 1/2 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 15 17 15 14 17 18
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 23 27 23 23 27 28/31 27/32
    Wind direction W W W NW SW SW W
    Wind force (bft) 2 3 4 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Friday July 31, 2026 to Friday August 7, 2026:
    Regularly sunny with low chances of rain. The maximum temperatures are (well) above
    long-term average, especially in the south, there is a chance of tropical values
    this opportunity slowly diminishes.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Saturday, July 25, 2026 12:04:20
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 27 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.0'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.9'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 23.6'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 19.2'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1015 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~999 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 998 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 999 hPa.
    Night: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1000 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 21.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 17.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1008 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 16.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1016 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1010 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 5:43 am

    A few showers locally on Monday. From Tuesday change to sunny, dry
    and (very) warm summer weather. It is possible in many places on Wednesdays and Thursdays
    become tropically warm, with temperatures of 0.65, especially on Thursday in the southeast
    32-35°C. From Friday the forecast becomes uncertain, but it seems like summer to stay warm. There is also a chance of a few showers or thunderstorms from Friday.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 70 30 40 50 70 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 80 30 10 10 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 4 1/2 0 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 17 15 15 17 19 17
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 25 22 22 28 32 28/33 25/30
    Wind direction W W W W Z W W
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Saturday August 1, 2026 to Saturday August 8, 2026:
    High chance (approx. 70%) of a fairly sunny and warm weather with a small chance of
    a rain or thunderstorm. The temperatures are initially (well) above
    long-term average with a chance of tropical conditions, especially in the southeast
    temperatures. Things may gradually change later in the expectation period
    less warm and the chance of a rain or thunderstorm increases slightly.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Saturday, August 08, 2026 12:04:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 10 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.6'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.9'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~48%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 24.7'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 21.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1018 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 20.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1004 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.5'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.0'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~45%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 23.7'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.6'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~46%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 18.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1014 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1020 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1021 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.4'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 9.4'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1015 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 2:21 am

    Lots of sun, dry and warm, with tropical temperatures inland. On Monday and
    On Tuesday the temperature temporarily takes a step back, but remains there probably in summer. From Thursday it will possibly be very warm, with in
    the southeast temperatures of 35 °C or higher.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 80 70 60 60 80 80 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 20 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/1 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 13 14 17 14 15 16/21 19
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 23/26 28/32 24/27 25/28 28/32 31/35 32
    Wind direction N SW W O O SE S
    Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 2 2 2 2


    Long term, Saturday August 15, 2026 to Saturday August 22, 2026:
    Initially periods of sun and dry weather. From Sunday the chance of one increases
    transition to less warm weather to 60-70%. The chances of precipitation
    will increase to 40%, but much precipitation is not expected.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:00:18
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

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    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 3:17 am

    Occasionally sunny and from Tuesday also some showers, possibly with thunder. The
    maximum temperatures are around the long-term average.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 50 50 30 20 50 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 20 40 80 70 70 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/2 0 0/2 5/14 1/6 1/5 0/4
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 19 15 15 15 15 14 12
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 27 24 23 23 22 21 20/23
    Wind direction N N NW SW W W W
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 2 3 4 4 3


    Long term, Saturday August 22, 2026 to Saturday August 29, 2026:
    High chance (60-70%) of changeable weather with maximum temperatures around or slightly below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Saturday, August 22, 2026 12:04:12
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 24 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 21.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1013 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 18.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.4 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1012 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 15.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.1'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.3'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 15.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1015 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1017 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.9'C, overcast, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.9'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 3.0 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 8.9'C, overcast, rain about 4.1 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1008 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 12:34 am

    Dry, periods of sunshine and transition to summer temperatures. From Wednesday increasing chance of thunderstorms. Less warm on Friday.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 40 40 60 60 40 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 60 30 10 30 50 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/5 0/1 0 0 0/6 4/12 3/8
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 12 11 12 15 17 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 19 20 22 24 24/27 25/28 22
    Wind direction NW NW O O S SE SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 2 3 3 3 4


    Long term, Saturday August 29, 2026 to Saturday September 5, 2026:
    First there is a high chance of changeable weather with more than a 90% chance of rain every day
    precipitation. From the beginning of September, the daily chance of precipitation decreases to approx
    50%. The temperature is probably around the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:04:06
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 31 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.1'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.2'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 22.0'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 17.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1014 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~91%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1005 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.7'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.0'C, clear skies, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 22.8'C, clear skies, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1015 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 17.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1015 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 14.6'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1010 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.5'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1013 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 6.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1010 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 2:12 am

    Changeable with regular showers but also occasional sun. Afternoon temperatures around 22
    degrees.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 40 40 30 50 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 60 90 40 60 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 3/10 1/5 6/11 0/3 1/5 1/5 1/5
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 16 15 15 14 13 14 16
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 22 21 20 21 21 22 21/24
    Wind direction SW SW SW W SW SW W
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 4 3 3 4 4


    Long term, Saturday September 5, 2026 to Saturday September 12, 2026:
    The temperature is probably (80% chance) close to it
    climate average. At first it is variable, later the chance of one increases drier weather to 50%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Monday, August 31, 2026 12:04:08
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 2 September 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.9'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.9'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 23.5'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1020 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 17.6'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1022 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 15.6'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1019 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1007 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.9'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 21.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1018 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 15.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 15.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1013 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.6'C, overcast, rain about 3.8 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.4'C, overcast, snow about 2.8 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 16.7'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1013 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 6.6'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 3:41 am

    Showers on Monday, temporarily drier from Tuesday. Thursday and possibly Friday cloudy and rainy. Probably drier again during the weekend.
    Afternoon temperatures around 22 degrees and at night it remains very mild.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 30 40 30 20 30 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 20 50 70 70 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 15 0 1/2 2/7 1/6 0/1 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 14 13 15 17 15 13
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 20 21 22 23 23 22 22/25
    Wind direction SW W SW SW W W SE
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 4 4 3 2


    Long term, Monday September 7, 2026 to Monday September 14, 2026:
    It will probably remain changeable at first with a 50% chance of rain every day.
    After that, the chance of drier weather increases to 50%. The temperatures (both
    day and night) gradually decrease to the climatic average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)