* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 28 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 08:07 UTC 260326.

Gale warnings:
German Bight Dogger
northwest 7

other districts:
no warning


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 29 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:51 UTC 270326.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 30 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 08:23 UTC 280326.

Gale warnings:
Dogger
west 7

other districts:
no warning


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

Dogger
west to northwest 4-5. good.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 31 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 18:18 UTC 280326.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 1 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:04 UTC 300326.

Gale warnings:
Dogger
northwest 7

other districts:
no warning


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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 2 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:30 UTC 310326.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 3 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:52 UTC 010426.

Gale warnings:
Dogger
north 7

other districts:
no warning


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 4 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:29 UTC 020426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 5 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:25 UTC 030426.

Gale warnings:
all districts southwest 7


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 6 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:04 UTC 040426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 7 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:10 UTC 050426.

Gale warnings:
German Bight Dogger
west 8

Humber
west to southwest 8

Thames
west to southwest 7

Dover:
no warning


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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 8 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:09 UTC 060426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

Dogger
west 2-4, backing south. good.


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

Humber
southeast 3-4. good.

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

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


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 9 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:17 UTC 070426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

Humber
east to southeast 4-5. good.

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

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


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 10 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:22 UTC 080426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 11 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 18:36 UTC 080426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 12 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 18:49 UTC 090426.

Gale warnings:
Thames Humber Dogger
west to northwest 7

German Bight
southeast 7

Dover:
no warning


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 13 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:37 UTC 110426.

Gale warnings:
Dogger
southeast 8

Humber German Bight
southeast 7

other districts:
no warning


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 14 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:01 UTC 120426.

Gale warnings:
Humber Dogger
south to southwest 7

other districts:
no warning


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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 15 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:08 UTC 130426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

Dogger
mainly south 2-3. good.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 16 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:27 UTC 140426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 17 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 10.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1005 hPa.
Midday: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 9.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1012 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 998 hPa.
Midday: around 3.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1001 hPa.
Night: around 2.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1001 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:36 am

Fairly mild, periods of sun and most dry. Temporarily during the weekend
more changeable and from Sunday also less mild.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 50 60 40 30 40 50 60
Precipitation probability (%) 30 20 30 70 50 30 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0/1 1/6 0/3 0/2 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 7 6 8 5 4 2
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 17 18 17 14 13 13/17
Wind direction S W S SW NW NO NO
Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 2 3 3 3


Long term, Wednesday April 22, 2026 to Wednesday April 29, 2026:
Uncertain forecast: 50% chance of fairly warm and mainly dry spring weather and 50%
on a cool and more changeable weather.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:21 UTC 150426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Complex low, 987, west of the British Isles is changing little. Associated weak
trough is slowly moving northeastwards across the North Sea.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
south 4-5, veering southwest. occasionally light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Thames
south 4-5, occasionally 6, later veering southwest. occasionally light rain. good,
in precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
south 4-5, occasionally 6, later veering southwest. occasionally rain or drizzle.
good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
south to southeast 4-5, in the southeastern part 2-3, later everywhere south to
southeast 4-5, in the northwestern part possibly 6. in the west occasionally rain or
drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate, later possibly poor.

Dogger
south to southeast 5-6, later veering south to southwest. rain, then an isolated
shower. good, in precipitation and locally moderate to poor.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 4-5. good.

Thames
southwest 4-5. first in the east risk of light rain. good.

Humber
southwest 4-5, possibly 6, in the west temporary increasing 5-6. first risk of light
rain. good.

German Bight
south to southeast 4-5, in the northwestern part possibly 6, soon veering southwest,
decreasing mainly 4. occasionally rain or drizzle, later no significant precipitation. good, in precipitation and temporary in the northwestern part moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
south to southwest 5-6. first in the northeastern part an isolated shower. good, in
precipitation moderate, in the east first possibly poor.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 18 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.9'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 19.6'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 15.7'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1018 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 16.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.5'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 3.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.3'C, clear skies, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 16.6'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 11.5'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 6.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 9.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 9.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1024 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.3'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.5 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 2.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 2.2'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:23 am

Slightly changeable from Saturday and lower temperatures from Sunday. Tuesday and probably dry on Wednesday.

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


Long term, Thursday April 23, 2026 to Thursday April 30, 2026:
Initially there is a good chance (60-70% chance) of a fairly cool and slightly changeable day
weather type. The uncertainty in the temperature is greater than average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:22 UTC 160426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Complex low, 989, northwest of the British Isles changing little. High, 1025, is
expected over Denmark at the end of the period.

Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 3-4, especially first possibly 5, later backing south to southeast. good.

Thames
south to southwest 3-4, possibly 5. good.

Humber
southwest 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, later backing south. good.

German Bight
southwest 3-4, decreasing 2-3. good.

Dogger
southwest 4-5, first possibly 6, soon decreasing 3-4, backing south to southeast.
good.


Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
south to southeast 2-4, later veering south to southwest 3-4. good.

Thames
south to southwest 3-4, backing south to southeast. good.

Humber
south to southwest 3-4. good.

German Bight
south to southwest 2-3, soon backing south to southeast, increasing 3-4. good, in
the eastern part possibly decreasing moderate to poor.

Dogger
south to southeast 3-4. especially later an isolated shower. good, in precipitation
possibly moderate.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 19 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 20.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 16.1'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1016 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 14.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 11.2'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.2'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 12.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.4 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 6.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 3.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1025 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.5'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 5.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 7.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1025 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1027 hPa.
Night: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1027 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.1'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 3.5'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 3.4'C, overcast, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1025 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:10 am

Changeable until Monday and lower temperatures from Sunday. From
Tuesday will be dry with sunny spells, but quite cool.

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


Long term, Friday April 24, 2026 to Friday May 1, 2026:
Initially there is a good chance (70-80% chance) of a fairly cool and slightly changeable day
weather type. After that, the chance of maximum temperatures above the long-term increases
average. However, the uncertainty in the temperature is much greater than normal.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:29 UTC 170426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Low, 992, west of Scotland moving to the Faroes. Associated trough is expected over
Thames and German Bight at the end of the period. High, 1025, the Baltic Sea changing little.

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

Thames
south 3-4, occasionally 5, gradually veering southwest. good.

Humber
mainly south 3-4, occasionally 5. good.

German Bight
south to southeast 3-4. good.

Dogger
south to southwest 4-5, later decreasing 3-4. especially later occasional rain.
moderate to good.


Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 2-3, later veering west to northwest. especially later occasionally showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Thames
southwest 3-4, later veering west. especially later occasionally showery rain. good,
in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Humber
south to southwest 3-4, veering west to southwest. occasionally showery rain. good,
in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
south to southeast 3-4, veering south to southwest. especially later in the western
part showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
southwest 3-4, occasionally 5. first in the eastern part occasionally showery rain.
good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 20 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.4'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 20.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1012 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.2'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 10.4'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.8'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 7.5'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1028 hPa.
Night: around 3.5'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1027 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 11.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1015 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1027 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 9.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 8.6'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1036 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1032 hPa.
Midday: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1036 hPa.
Night: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1036 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:45 am

First a shower and maximum temperatures around or slightly below long-term average. On Tuesday and Wednesday temperatures are around average, lots of sun and
dry, then gradually more cloudy and maximum temperatures dropping to
values below the long-term average.

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sunshine (%) 20 40 40 70 70 60 60
Precipitation probability (%) 50 30 30 10 10 10 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 1 3 1/2 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 5 4 3 3 5 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15/18 14 13 15 17 15/18 14/17
Wind direction W NW N NO NO N NW
Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Saturday April 25, 2026 to Saturday May 2, 2026:
Slightly changeable and initially colder than the long-term average. After King's Day gradually less cold.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:18 UTC 180426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
low, 998, north of Scotland moving slowly northeast. associated trough moving in the
morning and afternoon across the coastal area eastwards. high, 1027, west of France
will move to Ireland.

Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
west to northwest 3-4. first showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
mainly west 2-4. first showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
west to southwest 3-4, veering northwest. first occasional rain, later occasional
showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
southwest 3-4, veering west. first occasional rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
west to southwest 3-4, veering northwest. later occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northwest 3-4, veering north. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
mainly west 2-4, veering northwest. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
northwest 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
west 3-4, veering northwest 4-5. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
northwest 3-4, increasing 4-5. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 21 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 20.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1009 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 10.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 5.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1022 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 8.0'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 4.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1022 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~85%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 3.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1016 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1031 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1030 hPa.
Midday: around 9.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1031 hPa.
Night: around 7.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1030 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1026 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1038 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1039 hPa.
Midday: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1038 hPa.
Night: around 4.3'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1037 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:30 am

Temperatures around average on Tuesday and Wednesday, lots of sun and dry afterwards
gradually becoming more cloudy and maximum temperatures dropping to values below
long-term average.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunshine (%) 40 40 50 80 50 20 20
Precipitation probability (%) 40 30 10 10 10 10 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 4 3 4 4 5 6
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 14 13 16 18 17 16 14
Wind direction NW N O NO N NW NW
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Sunday April 26, 2026 to Sunday May 3, 2026:
Slightly changeable and a reasonable chance (50-60%) of temperatures below long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:07 UTC 190426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
high, 1027, over Ireland will move towards Iceland. trough over Germany and Sweden
is slowly moving to the German Bight.

Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
north 3-4, veering northeast. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly
moderate.

Thames
northwest 3-4, veering north to northeast. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation
possibly moderate.

Humber
northwest 3-4, veering north. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly
moderate.

German Bight
northwest 3-4, increasing 4-5. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly
moderate.

Dogger
northwest 3-4. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 3-4. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
north to northeast 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
north 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
northwest 4-5, veering north. in the eastern part veering northeast. occasional
showers. in the eastern part gradually rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
northwest 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 22 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 18.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~69%, and 1014 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1019 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.6'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 5.9'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1023 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 6.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 8.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1018 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~41%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1009 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1030 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1030 hPa.
Midday: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1030 hPa.
Night: around 8.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1030 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1026 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1032 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.8'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1033 hPa.
Midday: around 5.2'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1032 hPa.
Night: around 4.5'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1031 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:30 am

Wednesday temperatures around average, lots of sun and dry, then gradually
more clouds and maximum temperatures dropping to values well below
long-term average.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Sunshine (%) 30 70 90 50 30 30 30
Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 10 10 20 20 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/3 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 4 3 4 6 6 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 14 15 17 17 15 14 12/15
Wind direction N O NO N NW NW N
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Monday April 27, 2026 to Monday May 4, 2026:
Slightly changeable and a reasonable chance (50%) of temperatures below long-term
average. Not much precipitation is expected.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:16 UTC 200426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1035, over Iceland remains fairly stationary. Trough over the German Bight
moving southwestwards across the Netherlands on Monday.

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

Thames
north 3-4, veering northeast, later increasing 4-5. first a shower, later occasional
rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
north 3-4, soon veering northeast, later increasing 4-5. first a shower, especially
later occasional rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
northeast 3-4, in the southern part later increasing 5-6. occasional rain. good, in
precipitation moderate.

Dogger
north 2-4, soon veering northeast. first a shower, especially later occasional rain.
good, in precipitation moderate.


Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover Thames Humber
east to northeast 4-5. good.

German Bight
east to northeast 3-4, in the southern part 5-6. good.

Dogger
east to northeast 3-4. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 23 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.2'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 19.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.3'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 16.2'C, clear skies, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 12.4'C, clear skies, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1021 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.9'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 13.3'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 7.4'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 5.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1013 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 13.8'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 9.0'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1018 hPa.

Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1005 hPa.
Midday: around 8.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around 4.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1005 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1030 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1030 hPa.
Midday: around 10.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1030 hPa.
Night: around 8.7'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1028 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.2'C, overcast, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 11.5'C, overcast, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1024 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1026 hPa.
Midday: around 4.3'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:09 am

Periods of sun and dry. Chance of fog during the night to Thursday. The
maximum temperature gradually drops to values below the long-term average.

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Sunshine (%) 70 90 50 30 30 30 60
Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 20 20 20 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 3 4 6 6 5 4
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 17 17 15 14 12/15 14/19
Wind direction O NO N NW NW N NO
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 2


Long term, Tuesday April 28, 2026 to Tuesday May 5, 2026:
Dry and quite a lot of sun. Only slightly increasing precipitation chances later in the period
(20-30%). The temperature is probably below the long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:10 UTC 210426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1041, southwest of Iceland is changing little. Associated ridge over the northern part of the North Sea is building and is moving to the German Bight.

Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 4-5, soon increasing 5-6. good.

Thames
east to northeast 4-5, occasionally 6. good.

Humber
east to northeast 4-5, in the south temporary possibly 6. good.

German Bight
north to northeast 2-4, in the south east to northeast especially first 4-5, temporary possibly 6. good.

Dogger
northeast mainly 4. good.


Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
east to northeast 4-5, especially first possibly 6. good.

Thames
east to northeast 4-5, especially first possibly 6, later decreasing 3-4. good.

Humber
east to northeast 4-5, decreasing 3-4. good.

German Bight
north to northeast 2-4, in the southeastern part temporary variable 1-3, later in
the north backing north to northwest. good, in the north possibly decreasing moderate to poor.

Dogger
northeast mainly 4. good, in the northeastern part temporary possibly decreasing
moderate to poor.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 24 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 17.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.5'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 16.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1019 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.9'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 13.8'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 7.9'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 2.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1007 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 15.7'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 10.1'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 8.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1007 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.0'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 9.0'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1025 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.7'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1023 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.
Midday: around 3.6'C, overcast, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1028 hPa.
Night: around 3.0'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1029 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:40 am

Periods of sun and dry. Chance of fog during the night to Thursday. The
maximum temperature is around or slightly below the long-term average.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 90 70 50 40 30 70 70
Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 1 3 4 5 2 2
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 17 15 14 12/15 13/17 13/17
Wind direction NO N NW NW N NO NO
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Wednesday April 29, 2026 to Wednesday May 6, 2026:
Dry and quite a lot of sun. Only slightly increasing precipitation chances later in the period
(20-30%). The temperature is probably below the long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:14 UTC 220426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1036, north of Scotland is slowly moving southeast. Associated ridge over the
North Sea is fairly stationary.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
east to northeast 4-5, temporary increasing 5-6. good.

Thames
east to northeast 3-4, increasing 4-5. good.

Humber
east to northeast 3-4, occasionally 5. good, possibly moderate.

German Bight
mainly north 3-4, later in the northeastern part increasing north to northwest 4-5.
good, possibly moderate.

Dogger
northeast 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover Thames
northeast 4-5, decreasing 3-4. good.

Humber
mainly northeast 3-4. good, possibly moderate.

German Bight
north to northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part soon increasing 5-6. good, possibly
moderate.

Dogger
north to northeast 3-4. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 25 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 17.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 12.4'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1019 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 14.5'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 8.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1015 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.3'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1003 hPa.
Midday: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 1.5 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around 1.2'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.2 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1006 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.1'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 17.2'C, clear skies, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, clear skies, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1015 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 10.7'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1004 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 9.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1023 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 11.0'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1021 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.9'C, overcast, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 3.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 3.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1022 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:26 am

Periods of sun and dry. Chance of fog during the night on Friday and Saturday. Temperatures are slightly below the long-term average, but there is a chance of frost at night is small.

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Sunshine (%) 70 60 60 50 50 60 60
Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 10 10 20 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0/1 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 4 3 4 3 4 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 17 17 14 15 15 16
Wind direction N N NW N NO N NO
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Thursday April 30, 2026 to Thursday May 7, 2026:
Dry and periods of sunshine. Only slightly increasing precipitation chances later in the period
(20-30%). The temperature will probably be below and then around it
long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:20 UTC 230426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1034, near Scotland remains fairly stationary. Associated ridge over the North
Sea is slowly moving southwestwards.

Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
east to northeast 4-5, increasing 5-6. good.

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

Humber
northeast 3-4. good.

German Bight
northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 6. good.

Dogger
mainly north 2-4, in the eastern part 4-5. good.


Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
east to northeast 5-6, decreasing 3-4. good.

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

Humber German Bight Dogger
no significant change.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 26 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.2'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 19.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 15.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.9'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 17.0'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 12.8'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 12.7'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 7.4'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1021 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 0.6'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.9 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 1.0'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.5 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1014 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.5'C, clear skies, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 17.9'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1018 hPa.

Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1002 hPa.
Midday: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 2.2 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around 4.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1006 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 10.5'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1023 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~93%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 11.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 10.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1024 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 4.7'C, overcast, snow about 0.6 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 4.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1016 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:58 am

Periods of sun and dry. Chance of fog during the night to Saturday. The temperatures
are slightly below the long-term average.

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Sunshine (%) 60 60 70 40 50 70 70
Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 20 20 10 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 3 4 4 5 5 4
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 17 15 16 17 17 17
Wind direction N NW N NO NO NO NO
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Friday May 1, 2026 to Friday May 8, 2026:
Dry at first and periods of sunshine. Gradually slightly increasing precipitation chances (30%)
and a little less sun. The temperature forecast is uncertain.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:37 UTC 240426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
high, 1028, over the British Isles is slowly moving to the southern part of the
North Sea.

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

Thames
northeast 3-4. good.

Humber
north to northeast 2-4. good.

German Bight
north to northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 5-6. good.

Dogger
north to northwest 3-4, in the west variable 1-3. good.


Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
east to northeast 3-4, later decreasing 2-3. good.

Thames
northeast 3-4, gradually variable 1-3. good, later in the western part possibly poor
or fog.

Humber
north to northeast 2-4, gradually mainly west 1-3. good.

German Bight
northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 5-6. good.

Dogger
northwest 3-4, in the west variable 1-3, later mainly north. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 27 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 19.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 16.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1015 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.4'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 17.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1019 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.7'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~43%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1021 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 1.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1022 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 17.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~50%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~71%, and 1018 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 1.1 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 3.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1012 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1026 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1026 hPa.
Midday: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1028 hPa.
Night: around 10.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1028 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.4'C, overcast, rain about 2.8 mm, SE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 6.3'C, overcast, snow about 6.0 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 6.3'C, overcast, rain about 2.8 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1009 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:57 am

Partly to heavily cloudy on Monday and later in the day in the north and west possibly some rain. Then sunny and warmer every day. Thursday and Friday will be
it is warmer than 20 °C in most places.

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sunshine (%) 70 70 50 70 80 80 80
Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 20 10 0 0 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/1 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 5 4 5 5 6 8
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 16 17 17 18 21 24
Wind direction W N N NO NO O SE
Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 3 3 3 3


Long term, Saturday May 2, 2026 to Saturday May 9, 2026:
Transition to changeable weather with more clouds and approximately 40% energy every day
precipitation. The uncertainty in temperature forecasts is increasing sharply. The chance of
temperatures above the long-term average is about 20%, the chance of temperatures below the long-term average by approximately 30%.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:51 UTC 250426.

Gale warnings:
German Bight
northwest 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
High, 1022, over the southeast of England is declining. A second high develops over
the Norwegian Sea, 1027, and moving southwards to the North Sea.

Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 2-3, occasionally 4. good.

Thames
variable 1-3, later increasing north to northeast 3-4. good.

Humber
west 2-3, occasionally 4, veering north to northeast 3-4. good.

German Bight
northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 6, possibly 7. good.

Dogger
north to northwest 3-4, later veering north to northeast 2-4. good.


Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 2-3, increasing 3-4. good.

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

Humber
north to northeast 3-4, decreasing east to northeast 2-3, later veering east to
southeast. good.

German Bight
north to northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part first 6, decreasing north 3-4,
later 2-3. good.

Dogger
north to northeast 2-4, decreasing east 2-3, later veering southeast. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 28 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 18.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1011 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1015 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1021 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.2'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 4.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1024 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.3'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 17.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 12.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1016 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 0.5 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 3.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1017 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1029 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 10.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1029 hPa.
Night: around 9.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1028 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.0'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 11.6'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1028 hPa.
Night: around 10.4'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1028 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.6'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 6.9'C, overcast, rain about 3.0 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 6.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1009 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:02 am

Sunny and warmer every day. It will be Friday and Saturday in most places 20-25°C.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunshine (%) 70 50 70 90 90 90 70
Precipitation probability (%) 0 20 10 0 0 10 30
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/1 0 0 0 0 0/1
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 3 5 5 5 8 9
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 17 17 18 21 24 22
Wind direction N N NO NO O SE SW
Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 3 3 2


Long term, Sunday May 3, 2026 to Sunday May 10, 2026:
Transition to changeable weather with more clouds and 30-40% weather every day precipitation. The uncertainty in temperature forecasts is increasing sharply. The chance of
temperatures above the long-term average is approximately 30%, the chance of temperatures below the long-term average approximately 20%.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:23 UTC 260426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1027, over Dogger moving slowly to the German Bight. A trough reaches the
Dogger at the end of the period.

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

Thames
east 2-3, possibly 4, increasing northeast 3-4. good.

Humber
east to southeast 2-3, soon increasing 2-4. good.

German Bight
north to northwest 2-3, in the northeastern part temporary 4, later decreasing variable 1-3. good.

Dogger
mainly south 2-3, from the west increasing 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 3-4, later decreasing 2-3. good.

Thames
east to northeast 3-4, decreasing east 2-3. good.

Humber
east to southeast 3-4, veering south to southeast, temporary decreasing variable 1-3.
good.

German Bight
variable 1-3, in the northeastern part possibly 4. good.

Dogger
south to southeast 3-4. occasional rain. good, in precipitation moderate.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 29 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1011 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 17.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1015 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 12.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1025 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 5.8'C, overcast, snow about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 3.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1023 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 2.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1022 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.8'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 11.1'C, clear skies, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1028 hPa.
Night: around 9.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1027 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.5'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 11.4'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1024 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 4.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1009 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1:28 am

Sunny at first with a significant increase in temperature. Friday and Saturday will be
it is 20-25 °C in most places. There will be clouds over the weekend
about a 50% chance of rain.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Sunshine (%) 50 70 90 90 90 70 40
Precipitation probability (%) 20 0 0 0 10 30 50
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0 0 0 0/1 1/4
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 6 6 7 8 11 11
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 17 18 21 24 22 18/22
Wind direction N NO NO O SE SW SW
Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 3 3 2 3


Long term, Monday May 4, 2026 to Monday May 11, 2026:
Changeable weather with about a 40% chance of precipitation every day. Into the uncertainty
the temperature forecast is increasing sharply.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:10 UTC 270426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Weak trough over the west of the North Sea is moving southwards. High, 1029, west of
Ireland is building and is moving to the north of the North Sea.

Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 2-3, soon increasing 3-4. good.

Thames
east to northeast 2-3, increasing 3-4 and in the coastal area temporary backing
north to northeast. later from the northwest occasional rain. good, in precipitation
possibly moderate.

Humber
mainly southeast 2-4, in the west soon mainly north 2-4, later everywhere increasing
3-5 and in the east backing east. from the northwest periods of rain or drizzle.
good, in precipitation moderate, in the western part occasionally poor.

German Bight
variable 1-3, gradually increasing east to northeast 3-4, later in the south possibly 5. in the western part temporary rain. good, in precipitation possibly
moderate.

Dogger
south to southeast 3-4, in the western part northwest, gradually from the north
increasing mainly east 3-5. periods of rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate, in the western part occasionally poor.


Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, gradually 5-6. temporary rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Thames
northeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, later 5-6. occasionally light rain. good, in
precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
east 3-5, in the western part north, soon everywhere northeast 4-5, later in the
south 5-6. especially first light rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate,
possibly poor.

German Bight
northeast 3-4, in the south 4-5. first in the southwest light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Dogger
mainly east 3-5, soon backing northeast. first in the south light rain or drizzle.
good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 30 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~91%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 17.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 17.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 14.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1019 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.8'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1029 hPa.
Midday: around 12.7'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~38%, and 1027 hPa.
Night: around 7.7'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1027 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1019 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 12.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.6 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 9.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1022 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 7.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 12.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 10.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1022 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 11.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 11.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.2'C, overcast, snow about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 3.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1008 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:27 am

Sunny and warm at first with maximum temperatures of 20-26 °C. During the weekend and
Monday quite cloudy with about a 60% chance of rain every day. In the
south and east there is also a small (about 30%) on thunderstorms.

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Sunshine (%) 80 90 90 90 40 30 30
Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 0 10 60 70 70
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/3 0/6 1/6
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 7 7 7 10 11 9/12 8/13
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 19 21 24 21/24 18/22 17/22
Wind direction NO NO O SE SW SW SW
Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Tuesday May 5, 2026 to Tuesday May 12, 2026:
The chance of dry weather with plenty of sun increases to about 60%. The uncertainty in temperature forecasts is increasing sharply.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:02 UTC 280426.

Gale warnings:
Dover Thames
northeast 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
High, 1033, over the northern part of the North Sea is changing little.

Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 5-6, occasionally 7. good.

Thames
northeast 5-6, in the west gradually possibly 7. good.

Humber
northeast 4-5, in the southeastern part soon increasing 5-6. good.

German Bight
northeast 3-4, in the south 4-5 and temporary occasionally 6. good.

Dogger
northeast 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 6, occasionally 7. good.

Thames
northeast 5-6, in the west first possibly 7. good.

Humber
northeast 4-5, in the south especially first 5-6. good.

German Bight
northeast 3-4, in the south first 4-5, in the north temporary decreasing 2-3 and
gradually backing north. good.

Dogger
east to northeast 3-4, in the north soon mainly east 2-3. good.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 1 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 18.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 15.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1019 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 17.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 14.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1021 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.8'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 16.2'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~41%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 10.1'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1025 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 6.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1012 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 13.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 9.1'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1024 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.5'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1023 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 12.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1018 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.9'C, overcast, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 12.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 11.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1017 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 1.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 0.5'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:34 am

Sunny and warm at first with maximum temperatures of 20-26°C. From Saturday more changeable with sometimes rain or a few showers. In the south and east there is
There is also a chance of thunder, especially on Saturday.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 100 90 90 40 30 30 40
Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 10 60 70 70 40
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/3 0/6 1/6 0/2
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 7 9 11 11 12 6/9
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 19 21 24 23 21 18 14/17
Wind direction NO O SE SW SW SW NE
Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Wednesday May 6, 2026 to Wednesday May 13, 2026:
The chance of dry weather with plenty of sun increases to about 70%. Initial the afternoon temperature is probably slightly below the long-term average, later the chance of temperatures above the long-term average increases.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 05:57 UTC 290426.

Gale warnings:
Dover
northeast 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
High, 1033, over the northern part of the North Sea is moving to the north of Germany on Thursday and maintains a ridge across the German Bight.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 6, occasionally 7, later decreasing 5-6. good.

Thames
northeast 5-6. good.

Humber
east to northeast 4-5, in the south gradually and later in the west occasionally 6.
good.

German Bight
east to northeast 2-4, in the north north to northeast, in the south soon increasing
4-5. good.

Dogger
mainly east 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
east to northeast 5-6, later decreasing east 4-5. good.

Thames
east to northeast 5, occasionally 6, veering east to southeast, later decreasing 4-5.
good.

Humber
east to northeast 4-5, especially first possibly 6, veering east to southeast. good.

German Bight
mainly northeast 2-4, in the south first 4-5, gradually veering east to southeast.
good.

Dogger
mainly east 3-4, soon occasionally 5 and gradually veering southeast. good.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 2 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 14.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 17.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1017 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 17.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 14.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.5 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1015 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.6'C, clear skies, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 19.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~41%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 12.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1019 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1007 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.9'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 15.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~46%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 10.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1022 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.3'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 13.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 7.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1020 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 11.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 10.0'C, overcast, rain about 2.1 mm, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1013 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~93%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 11.3'C, overcast, rain about 3.0 mm, NNE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~86%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1012 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around -0.5'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 1.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1013 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:34 am

More changeable from Saturday with sometimes rain or a few showers. In the south and
In the east there is also a chance of thunder, especially on Saturday. Still warm at the weekend, after that
cooler.

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Sunshine (%) 80 80 40 30 30 50 50
Precipitation probability (%) 0 10 60 80 50 40 30
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 1/5 3/10 0/3 0/1 0/1
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 9 12 12 10 7 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 24 23 21 18 15 14
Wind direction O SE SW S W NO NO
Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Thursday May 7, 2026 to Thursday May 14, 2026:
Initially there is a good chance (70-80%) of dry weather with afternoon temperatures below
long-term average. It will probably get warmer later, but take the chance
even during showers.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 05:41 UTC 300426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1033, over the north of Germany is changing little.

Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover Thames
east 4-5, first possibly 6. good.

Humber
east to southeast 4-5. good.

German Bight
east to southeast 3-4, in the eastern part variable 1-3, in the southwestern part
increasing 4-5. good, in the northeastern part risk of fog.

Dogger
southeast 4-5, in the northeastern part 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
east 4-5, veering southeast 3-4. good.

Thames
east to southeast 4-5, later decreasing 3-4. good.

Humber Dogger
east to southeast 4-5, veering south to southeast. good.

German Bight
east to southeast 3-4, in the southwestern part 4-5, veering south to southeast.
good.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:16 am

There is a good chance of rain or showers on Sunday, but it will still be on the warm side.
Gradually dry from Monday with regular sunshine but also a bit cooler.

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Sunshine (%) 90 40 30 30 50 50 40
Precipitation probability (%) 0 60 80 30 20 20 30
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1/10 3/10 0/1 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 12 12 10 7 5 4
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 24 23 21 18 15 14 13/16
Wind direction SE SW Z W NO NO NO
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 2


Long term, Friday May 8, 2026 to Friday May 15, 2026:
Initially there is a good chance (70-80%) of dry weather with afternoon temperatures slightly below
the long-term average. It will probably be from next weekend
warmer, but the chance of showers also increases.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 17:28 UTC 300426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1030, over the north of Germany moving slowly southeastwards. A trough is
expected over Dover at the end of the period.

Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
east to southeast 3-4, occasionally 5, later veering south. good.

Thames
southeast 3-4, occasionally 5. good.

Humber
east to southeast 3-4, occasionally 5. good.

German Bight
east to southeast 2-4, in the southwestern part first 5, gradually veering south to
southeast. good.

Dogger
east to southeast 4-5, later decreasing south to southeast 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly south 3-4, decreasing southwest 2-3. later occasional showers possibly thundery. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Thames
southeast 2-4. good.

Humber
southeast 3-4, occasionally 5. good.

German Bight
south to southeast 3-4. good.

Dogger
south to southeast 3-4, occasionally 5. good.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 4 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 16.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 13.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 14.1'C, overcast, rain about 3.8 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.4 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1013 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 17.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 12.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1012 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1002 hPa.
Midday: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1001 hPa.
Night: around 3.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1001 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 17.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1017 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.3'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 18.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 10.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1011 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1014 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 10.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1016 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around -0.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 0.2'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around -0.3'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1021 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 4:23 am

Still quite mild on Monday with a few (thunder) showers, especially in the southeast.
Tuesday and Wednesday gradually cooler, especially in the southeast and east periods of rain. Dry and more so in most places on Thursday and Friday
Sun.

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sunshine (%) 40 30 30 50 50 40 50
Precipitation probability (%) 60 80 30 20 20 30 40
Precipitation sum (mm) 1/10 3/10 0/1 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 12 10 7 5 4 4
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 22 21 18 15 14 13/16 14/18
Wind direction SW Z W NO NO NO O
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 2 2


Long term, Saturday May 9, 2026 to Saturday May 16, 2026:
Increasing chance of changeable weather with occasional rain or showers
dry moments with occasional sun. The temperature forecast is uncertain.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:11 UTC 020526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Low develops over Brittany on Saturday and is moving northwards to the south of
England, 1007. Associated trough will reach in the afternoon and evening the southern part of the North Sea and is gradually moving northwards.

Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly south 2-3, soon variable 1-3, gradually mainly east 2-4, later veering mainly
southeast. in the east first an isolated shower. moderate to good, in precipitation
possibly poor.

Thames
southwest 3-4, temporary decreasing variable 1-3, later east to southeast. in the
east first an isolated shower. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor.

Humber
west to southwest 2-4, decreasing variable 1-3, in the west and later everywhere
increasing mainly southeast 2-4. in the east first an isolated shower. moderate to
good, in the east gradually possibly poor or fog.

German Bight
south to southwest 3-4, veering west to southwest, later decreasing 1-3, in the
south variable. in the east first an isolated shower. good, in precipitation and
from the west decreasing moderate, in the south possibly poor or fog.

Dogger
west to southwest 2-4, in the west backing mainly south, later everywhere variable
1-3. in the east first an isolated shower. moderate to good, later in the north
possibly poor or fog.


Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly southeast 2-4, veering mainly southwest. in the east first an isolated shower.
moderate, in precipitation possibly poor.

Thames
east to southeast 3-4, veering south to southeast, later south to southwest. in the
east first an isolated shower. moderate, in precipitation possibly poor.

Humber
east to southeast 2-4, in the south veering south to southeast. in the east first an
isolated shower. moderate, in precipitation possibly poor and in the east first risk
of fog.

German Bight
west to southwest 2-3, in the south variable 1-3, gradually everywhere mainly east
2-4. in the east first an isolated shower. moderate, locally poor or fog.

Dogger
variable 1-3, increasing east to northeast 3-4, later in the north 4-5. in the east
first an isolated shower. moderate, from the north locally decreasing poor or fog.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 5 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 15.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 12.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 13.5'C, overcast, rain about 3.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 11.2'C, overcast, rain about 2.4 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1012 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 15.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.0 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1010 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1001 hPa.
Midday: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.2 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1002 hPa.
Night: around 3.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1004 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 18.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1014 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.8'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 19.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 11.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1010 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1018 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around -1.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around -0.6'C, overcast, hail about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around -1.0'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.9 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1024 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 4:20 am

A few showers, especially in the southeast, on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday and
Dry and more sun in most places on Friday. The temperature drops to low values below the long-term average.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunshine (%) 10 20 20 30 40 50 50
Precipitation probability (%) 80 50 60 30 30 50 50
Precipitation sum (mm) 10 1 0/4 0 0 0/1 0/5
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 13 11 8 5/8 5 7 8
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 20 14/17 12/15 15 16/19 15/21
Wind direction Z W NO NO SW SE E
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 2 3 3


Long term, Sunday May 10, 2026 to Sunday May 17, 2026:
Fairly high chance of changeable weather with occasional rain or showers
dry moments with occasional sun. The temperature forecast is uncertain.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 19:10 UTC 020526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
ridge over German Bight and Dogger moving north. trough over the south of the Netherlands moving northwards across the coastal area. second trough will reach from
the southwest the coastal area on Sunday morning whilst moving northeast.

Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
southeast veering south 3-4. first and later occasional showers possibly thundery.
moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor.

Thames
east to southeast 3-4, gradually veering south 2-3. first and later occasional showers possibly thundery. moderate, in precipitation possibly poor.

Humber
east to southeast 2-4. occasional showers possibly thundery. moderate, in precipitation possibly poor.

German Bight
variable 1-3, later mainly east 3-4. gradually occasional showers possibly thundery.
moderate, in precipitation and locally possibly poor, later in the north risk of fog.

Dogger
variable 1-3, gradually east to northeast 3-4. later an isolated shower. moderate to
poor, risk of fog.


Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly southwest 3-4. first occasional showers possibly thundery. moderate to good.

Thames
mainly south 2-4. occasional showers, first possibly with thunderstorm. moderate, in
precipitation possibly poor.

Humber
variable 2-4. occasional showers, first possibly with thunderstorm. moderate to poor,
risk of fog.

German Bight
mainly east, gradually variable 2-4. occasional showers possibly thundery. moderate
to poor, risk of fog.

Dogger
east to northeast 4, possibly occasionally 5. an isolated shower. moderate to poor,
first risk of fog.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 6 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 16.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 13.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1012 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 12.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1012 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, ESE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~84%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 14.9'C, overcast, rain about 3.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.8 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1008 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 5.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1010 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 18.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1013 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 18.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1011 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 8.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1014 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1014 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around -0.9'C, quite cloudy, hail about 0.7 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around -0.1'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.7 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around -0.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1024 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:09 am

Cool on Wednesday, cloudy in most places and especially in the southeast at first
periods of rain. Dry in most places on Thursday and Friday, more sun
and gradually increasing temperatures. Possibly quite warm at the weekend chance of some showers and thunderstorms.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Sunshine (%) 10 20 20 40 40 40 40
Precipitation probability (%) 50 70 60 30 40 70 70
Precipitation sum (mm) 3 6 0/4 0 0/1 0/7 1/4
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 10 9 7 4/7 5/8 7/10 8/11
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 19 13/16 11/14 15 16/19 16/21 13/21
Wind direction W NO NO NW S O NE
Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 2 3 3 3


Long term, Monday May 11, 2026 to Monday May 18, 2026:
Fairly high chance of changeable weather with occasional rain or showers
dry moments with occasional sun. The temperature is often around the long term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:36 UTC 040526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Trough over Humber and German Bight moving southeast. Ridge over Dogger is building
to a high, 1015.

Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
variable 1-3, soon increasing northeast 3-4, later 4-5. moderate to poor, risk of
fog, later increasing moderate to good.

Thames
north to northeast 3-4, in the eastern part first variable 1-3, later increasing 4-5.
poor or fog, increasing good.

Humber
northeast 2-4, later in the northwestern part decreasing variable 1-3. good, in the
south first moderate to poor, risk of fog.

German Bight
north to northeast 2-4, in the north north to northwest. risk of a shower. good.

Dogger
variable 1-3, in the northwestern part increasing south to southwest 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 4-5. moderate to good, soon increasing good.

Thames
north to northeast 4-5. good.

Humber
variable 1-3, in the southeastern part northeast 3-4, later possibly 5. good.

German Bight
north to northeast 2-4, in the north north to northwest. good.

Dogger
south to southwest 3-4, in the southeastern part variable 1-3, later in the west
veering north to northwest. an isolated shower. good, in precipitation possibly
moderate.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 7 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.3'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 13.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1011 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 13.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 6.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.5 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 3.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.4'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 17.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1014 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 17.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1014 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 9.7'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 10.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1012 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around -1.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around -0.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around -0.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1023 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:48 am

Initially almost dry and temperatures around the long-term average. In the There is a chance of (thunder) showers and temperatures well above average at the weekend. After it
weekend slightly less warm, but persistently changeable.

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Sunshine (%) 10 20 30 40 30 30 30
Precipitation probability (%) 20 50 20 30 60 70 70
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/2 1/6 0/3
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 8 5 6 9 11 8/12
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 12/16 15 18 22 18/23 15/20
Wind direction NO NO N SUN S N N
Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 3 3 3 3


Long term, Tuesday May 12, 2026 to Tuesday May 19, 2026:
Variable and temperatures (slightly) above the long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:25 UTC 050526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1014, over the North Sea is declining. Weak trough over Forties moving to the
Dogger. Ridge building over the northern part of the North Sea at the end of the
period.

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

Thames
northeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, increasing 5-6. good.

Humber
variable 1-3, in the southeastern part and gradually everywhere north to northeast
3-4. first risk of an light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

German Bight
variable 1-3, in the southern part northeast 2-4, from the east increasing northeast
4-5. good.

Dogger
northwest 3-4, in the eastern part south to southwest 2-4, from the north increasing
northeast 5-6. first risk of an light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
north to northeast 4-5. good.

Thames
northeast 4-5, first possibly 6, backing north. good.

Humber
north to northeast 3-4, increasing 4-5. especially later occasional rain or an light
shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

German Bight
northeast 4-5. good.

Dogger
northeast 5-6, in the southeastern part first variable 1-3. occasional rain or an
light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 8 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.8'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 12.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.9'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 9.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 8.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 4.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1022 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 17.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1017 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 10.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 9.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around -1.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 0.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 0.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1024 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:22 am

The first days will be dry and the weekend will be below average temperatures average. Temperatures will be well above average this weekend. Especially Sunday
and a chance of (thunder) showers on Monday and possibly Saturday. Quite cool after the weekend
and changeable.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 40 50 40 30 30 20 20
Precipitation probability (%) 40 10 10 30 70 70 80
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/6 0 0 0/2 1/6 0/3 0/4
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 5 6 9 11 10 7
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 12/16 15 18 22 21 17 15
Wind direction NE N SE SUN N W
Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Wednesday May 13, 2026 to Wednesday May 20, 2026:
Changeable and temperatures below the long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:02 UTC 060526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Weak trough over Humber moving soon southwestwards away. Ridge over the northern
part of the North Sea builds gradually to a high, 1018.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
north 4-5, soon decreasing north to northeast 3-4. later risk of light rain or a
shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Thames
north to northeast 4-5. in the west risk of light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
northeast 4-5, first possibly 6. occasionally light rain or a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

German Bight
northeast 4-5. good.

Dogger
northeast 3-4, in the southeastern part first 5. first in the south occasionally
light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly north 3-4, decreasing variable 2-4. good.

Thames
north to northeast 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, decreasing east 2-3. good.

Humber
northeast 4-5, soon decreasing east to northeast 3-4, decreasing 2-3. good.

German Bight
north to northeast 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, later decreasing mainly north 2-3. good.

Dogger
east to northeast 2-4, soon from the west decreasing east to southeast 2-3. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 9 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.1 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.8 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1011 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 17.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1012 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 16.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 10.8'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1017 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 5.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1019 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 17.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~85%, and 1015 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 14.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1019 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1022 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.4'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around -0.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 1.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.5 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1025 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:13 am

The first days will be dry and the weekend will be below average temperatures average. Temperatures this coming weekend will be around or just above average. Mainly
There is a chance of (thunder) showers in the southeast on Sunday. Quite cool and cool after the weekend
changeable.

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Sunshine (%) 40 50 40 30 20 30 40
Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 20 60 70 50 60
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/2 1/6 0/3 0/4 1/5
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 6 9 11 10 7 6/9
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 18 22 21 17 15 15
Wind direction NO O SUN N N W W
Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Thursday May 14, 2026 to Thursday May 21, 2026:
Initially changeable and temperatures below the long-term average. At it
At the end of the period the expectation becomes uncertain.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 19:18 UTC 060526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
high, 1016, over the Forties and the Dogger moving east to the German Bight.

Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
north to northeast 3-4, decreasing 2-3, later variable 1-3. good.

Thames
northeast 3-4, first in the eastern part 4-5, decreasing east to northeast 2-3. good.

Humber
east to northeast 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, in the western part decreasing east
southeast 1-3. good.

German Bight
northeast 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, later decreasing variable 1-3, in the southern
part northeast 3-4. good.

Dogger
variable 2-4, later gradually mainly southeast. good.


Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
variable 1-3, gradually increasing east to northeast 3-4. good.

Thames
east to northeast 3-4. good.

Humber
mainly east 2-4, from the west veering southeast. good.

German Bight
variable 1-3, in the coastal area occasionally 4. good.

Dogger
south to southwest 3-4, first in the eastern part variable 1-3, increasing 4-5, in
the western part possibly 6. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 10 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1012 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 15.7'C, overcast, rain about 3.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 12.8'C, overcast, rain about 3.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1010 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1010 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 18.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1014 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.5'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 10.0'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1021 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.8'C, overcast, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 2.9'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, mixed rain and snow about 1.2 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 3.4'C, overcast, snow about 2.4 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1017 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:14 am

The first days will be dry and the weekend will be below average temperatures average. Next weekend temperatures will be around average. Free after the weekend
cool and changeable.

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Sunshine (%) 60 60 30 40 40 20 20
Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 20 40 30 80 80
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/1 0/1 0/1 2/5 3/8
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 7 8 8 6 5 8 7
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 20 19 13 14 15 13
Wind direction E SE NO NW W W W
Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 3 3 4 3


Long term, Friday May 15, 2026 to Friday May 22, 2026:
Initially changeable and temperatures below the long-term average. In the
In the second half of the period, the expectation becomes uncertain.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:52 UTC 080526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High over the Baltic Sea is moving to the south of Finland and is building, 1030.

Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
east 2-3, backing northeast 3-4. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
east to southeast 2-3, in the north occasionally 4, backing east to northeast, later
increasing northeast 3-4. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
east to southeast 2-3, occasionally 4, later backing east to northeast. good, in
precipitation moderate.

German Bight
east to southeast 2-3, in the coastal area occasionally 4 and backing east to northeast, later possibly 5. first risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
mainly southeast 2-3, occasionally 4. good, in precipitation moderate.


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

Thames
northeast 3-4, decreasing 2-3, later veering mainly east. good, in precipitation
moderate.

Humber
east to northeast 3-4, later decreasing mainly east 2-3. good, in precipitation
moderate.

German Bight
mainly east 3-4, in the southern part in the afternoon and evening east to northeast
4-5. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
southeast 3, occasionally 4, gradually backing mainly east. good, in precipitation
moderate.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 11 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1014 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 13.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

Central Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 13.6'C, overcast, rain about 4.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.8 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1006 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around 5.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.3 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1005 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 18.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 14.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1009 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1008 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1014 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 10.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 10.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1018 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.8'C, overcast, snow about 1.6 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1001 hPa.
Night: around 4.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1001 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:23 am

Fairly cool with occasional sun. Light rain possible on Monday. Tuesday probably
dry. Some showers from Wednesday.

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sunshine (%) 60 40 40 40 20 20 30
Precipitation probability (%) 10 30 20 30 80 80 80
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/1 0/3 0/1 1/5 3/8 1/3
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 8 6 5 8 7 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 20 19 13 14 15 13 13/16
Wind direction SE NO NW W W W N
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 4 3 2


Long term, Saturday May 16, 2026 to Saturday May 23, 2026:
Quite cool at first, later the chance of temperatures above long-term increases average to approximately 50%. It is changeable with occasional sun. The
daily precipitation chance is about 50%, but large amounts do not occur expected.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:58 UTC 090526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
col over the North Sea moving slowly east. trough over the Dogger is slowly moving
southeast across the North Sea. at the end of the period a ridge will reach the
Dogger.

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

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

Humber
east to northeast 2-3, from the west increasing north to northeast 4-5. good.

German Bight
east to southeast 2-3, in the coastal area northeast 3-4, later increasing north to
northeast 3-4. good.

Dogger
east to northeast 2-3, in the northwestern part northeast 4-5, from the west increasing north to northeast 4-5. in the western part occasional rain. good, in
precipitation moderate.


Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 4-5, increasing 5-6, later possibly 7. later risk of a shower. good, in
precipitation moderate.

Thames
northeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, later increasing 5-6. good.

Humber
northeast 4-5, first in the eastern part 3-4, increasing 5-6. good, locally possibly
moderate.

German Bight
northeast 3-4, soon from the west increasing 4-5, later in the southern part possibly 6. good, in the western part possibly moderate.

Dogger
northeast 3-4, from the north decreasing 3-4. good, in the southwestern part first
locally possibly moderate.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 12 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 13.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 12.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.9 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1009 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1003 hPa.
Midday: around 8.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1002 hPa.
Night: around 5.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~83%, and 1002 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 16.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 3.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 12.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.

Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1005 hPa.
Midday: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1003 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1008 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1013 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 998 hPa.
Midday: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1009 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 1:33 am

Changeable and quite cool with some showers.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunshine (%) 20 30 40 30 20 30 30
Precipitation probability (%) 30 70 30 90 90 60 50
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1 0/1 2/8 3/6 1/4 0/2
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 7 5 8 6 5 6
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 13 14 15 13 14 16
Wind direction NE NW WW SW E N SW
Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 4 4 3 3


Long term, Sunday May 17, 2026 to Sunday May 24, 2026:
Quite cool at first, later the chance of temperatures above long-term increases average to approximately 50%. It is changeable with occasional sun. The
daily precipitation chance is about 50%.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:11 UTC 100526.

Gale warnings:
Dover
northeast 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
ridge over the Forties moving southwards across the North Sea. low, 1014, north of
Scotland moving southeast and lying at the end of the period over the German Bight,
999. associated troughs will move from the night southwards across the North Sea.

Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 5-6, temporary increasing 6-7. good.

Thames
north to northeast 5-6. good.

Humber
north to northeast 4-5, from the west decreasing 3-4, later in the western part
variable 1-3. good.

German Bight
north to northeast 4-5, from the north decreasing north to northwest 3-4. good.

Dogger
mainly north 3-4, in the western part temporary decreasing variable 1-3, later decreasing mainly west 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 5-6, decreasing 4-5, later decreasing north to northwest 3-4. good.

Thames
north to northeast 5-6, soon decreasing 5-6, decreasing north 3-4, later increasing
northwest 5-6. later in the northern part rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
north 3-4, soon backing west to northwest, increasing northwest 5-6. later rain,
then occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
north to northwest 3-4, in the western part increasing northwest 5-6, later 6-7,
possibly 8, later in the northern part cyclonic 4-6, in the eastern part mainly
south 2-4. gradually in the western part rain, then occasional showers. good, in
precipitation moderate.

Dogger
mainly west 3-4, soon from the north increasing northwest 5-6, in the eastern part
increasing 6-7, temporary possibly 8. rain, then occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


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