• forecast Europe and North Sea

    From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Jun 28 10:03:58 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 30 June 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Jun 29 10:04:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 1 July 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.5'C, clear skies, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.3'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 23.1'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1020 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 18.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1024 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 4.3 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 18.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 13.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 2.1 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 22.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.2 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1013 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.7'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 20.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.4'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 3.1 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, overcast, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.6'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 2.9 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 14.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1021 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.8 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 8.2'C, overcast, rain about 2.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1004 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:26 am

    Regularly sunny and most dry, but especially on Wednesday and Thursday there is also a chance of sun
    shower. Maximum temperatures are around 24°C.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 50 40 40 40 60 60 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 40 40 10 10 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/2 0/2 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 17 14 15 15 15 14 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 22/28 22/28 24 25 25 25 24
    Wind direction NW SW NW W NW W W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Monday July 6, 2026 to Monday July 13, 2026:
    A dry and sunny weather type. The chance of temperatures above the long-term average is about 60%, with a 30% chance of tropical temperatures.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Jun 30 10:04:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 2 July 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.3'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.5'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 23.5'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1021 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.7'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 19.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1025 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1008 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 21.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1013 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~56%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 19.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1010 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1022 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1027 hPa.
    Night: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1000 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.5 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1000 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 2.5 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1000 hPa.
    Night: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1001 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:41 am

    Regularly sunny and mostly dry. Some (light) rain or a few showers on Thursday. The
    maximum temperatures are around the long-term average at 23°C.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 50 60 30 50 50 50 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 30 50 10 30 30 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/2 2 0 0/1 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 13 13 14 13 14 15 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 23 23 23 23 23 22 22/27
    Wind direction W NW W W W NW W
    Wind force (bft) 2 3 4 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Tuesday July 7, 2026 to Tuesday July 14, 2026:
    A dry and sunny weather type. The chance of temperatures above the long-term average is about 60%, with about a 40% chance of tropical in the southern half temperatures.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Jul 1 10:04:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 3 July 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.8'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.2'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 23.9'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1021 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.0'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1027 hPa.
    Night: around 19.2'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1027 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1022 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1009 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 21.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 18.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1009 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, overcast, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1028 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.6'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1027 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1004 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 5:34 am

    Occasionally sunny and especially early next week, especially in the northeast and sometimes rain. The maximum temperatures are close to 23°C
    long-term average.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 60 30 50 50 50 40 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 40 50 10 30 30 20 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/2 2 0 0/1 0/1 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 13 14 13 14 15 15 14/17
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 23 23 23 23 22 22/27 22/25
    Wind direction NW W W W NW W NW
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday July 8, 2026 to Wednesday July 15, 2026:
    A mainly dry weather type with lots of sun. The chance of temperatures above long-term average is very large (about 90%), with around
    July 11 several days with a 40-60% chance of tropical temperatures.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Jul 2 10:04:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 4 July 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.1'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.0'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~39%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 24.6'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1021 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.7'C, clear skies, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.7'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1027 hPa.
    Night: around 20.0'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1026 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.7'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~46%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1021 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1008 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.2'C, clear skies, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~46%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 20.4'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1018 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 16.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1008 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 15.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1022 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 15.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1025 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.5 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1012 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 5:39 am

    Occasionally sunny and especially early next week also occasionally rain. The maximum temperatures of 23°C are close to the long-term average.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 30 50 50 50 40 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 10 20 30 30 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2 0 0/1 0/1 0 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 13 14 15 15 14/17 13/16
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 23 23 23 22 22/27 22/25 23
    Wind direction W W W NW W NW NW
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Thursday July 9, 2026 to Thursday July 16, 2026:
    There is a good chance (70%) of a transition to the driest weather with lots of sunshine. The
    chance of temperatures above the long-term average is very high (about 90%), with a few days in the southern half around July 11 with a 30-50% chance of tropical
    temperatures.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Jul 3 10:04:16 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 5 July 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.9'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.1'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~36%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 25.4'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1019 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.9'C, clear skies, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.6'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 21.1'C, clear skies, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1023 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 17.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1005 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.5'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.2'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 20.4'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 15.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1006 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1019 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.7'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 15.2'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1023 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.4'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.2'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 7.9'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1015 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 6:05 am

    An alternation of sun and clouds, especially at the beginning of next week occasionally
    rain. The maximum temperatures are around 23°C, often somewhat higher in the south.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 50 50 50 40 30 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 30 20 40 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 13 14 15 15 14/17 13/16 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 22 23 22 22/27 22/25 23 26/30
    Wind direction NW W NW W NW NW N
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Friday July 10, 2026 to Friday July 17, 2026:
    There is a high chance (70%) of a transition to a driest and very warm weather type
    lots of sun. The chance of temperatures above the long-term average is very high
    (about 90%), with some in the southern half around the weekend of July 11/12 days with a 40-60% chance of tropical temperatures, with the greatest chance in the
    southeast.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Jul 4 10:04:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 6 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.5'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.8'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~34%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 25.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~46%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.7'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.4'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~41%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 17.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 11.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1002 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.2'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1008 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.4'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.8 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 15.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1014 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 15.2'C, overcast, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1019 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.8'C, overcast, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1008 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 5:15 am

    An alternation of sun and clouds, with occasional showers on Monday and Tuesday rain. The maximum temperatures are around 23°C, often somewhat higher in the south.
    From Thursday it will be dry, sunny and it will be warm in summer in the south probably tropical.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 50 40 40 30 50 60 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 40 20 40 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/1 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 10 15 15 14/17 13/16 15 15/18
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 24 21 22/27 22/25 23 26/30 27/31
    Wind direction W NW W NW NW N NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 2 2


    Long term, Saturday July 11, 2026 to Saturday July 18, 2026:
    The chance of temperatures above the long-term average is high (about 80%), with tropical temperatures in the south. Initially it is sunny and most sunny dry. The chance of a (thunder) shower will increase during the week after next week
    to about 30% and temperatures seem to decrease slightly.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Jul 5 10:04:10 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 7 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.7'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~55%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.7'C, clear skies, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~34%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 25.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.1'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~57%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.7'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~35%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 22.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1018 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~46%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 18.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1013 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 997 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.0'C, overcast, rain about 1.9 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 997 hPa.
    Night: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 998 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.4'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 21.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1006 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.3'C, overcast, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1019 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.7'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.7'C, overcast, rain about 3.0 mm, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 8.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.0 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1002 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 4:49 am

    Dry and gradually more sun. The maximum temperatures are initially
    between 20 and 25°C. From Thursday it will be warm summery in the south
    half tropical.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 40 50 50 50 60 70 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 40 20 40 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/2 0/1 0/1 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 15 14/17 13/16 15 15/18 17/20
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 21 22/27 22/25 23 26/30 27/31 30/33
    Wind direction NW W NW NW N NO O
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 2 2 2


    Long term, Sunday July 12, 2026 to Sunday July 19, 2026:
    The chance of temperatures above the long-term average is high (about 80%), with tropical temperatures in the south. Initially it is sunny and most sunny dry. During the week the chance of a (thunder) shower increases to approximately 30%
    temperatures seem to decrease slightly.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Jul 6 10:04:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 8 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.2'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.4'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~35%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 25.5'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~46%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.8'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.9'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 23.0'C, clear skies, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1005 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 21.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1012 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1004 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.7'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 16.4'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1018 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1020 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 9.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1001 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 5:31 am

    Sunny and dry. The maximum temperatures are initially between 22 and 28°C. From Thursday it will be warm in summer, tropical in the southern half.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 50 50 50 80 80 80 80
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 30 10 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0/1 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 14/17 13/16 15 15/18 17/20 17/20
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 21/28 20/26 26 26/30 27/31 30/33 28/31
    Wind direction W NW NW N NO O NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 2 2 2 3


    Long term, Monday July 13, 2026 to Monday July 20, 2026:
    The chance of temperatures above the long-term average is initially very high (90%) but decreases very gradually; up to approximately 50% at the end of the period.
    Initially it will be sunny and most dry, but the risk will increase during the week
    a (thunder) shower up to approximately 40%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Jul 7 10:04:10 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 9 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.1'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.9'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~36%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 24.9'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1012 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.4'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.3'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 23.7'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1014 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 17.5'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1015 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1011 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.2'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.4'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 21.0'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1012 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1008 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.4'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 17.0'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1018 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~94%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1019 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~998 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 998 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 998 hPa.
    Night: around 9.0'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.5 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 999 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 5:32 am

    Sunny and dry. The maximum temperatures are initially between 22 and 28°C. From Friday it will be summery warm in most places and in the south
    half tropical.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 50 50 70 80 80 80 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 10 10 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 18 15 14 15 15 16 14/17
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 25 25 28 27/31 30/33 28/31 25/30
    Wind direction NW NW N NO O NO NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 2 2 3 3


    Long term, Tuesday July 14, 2026 to Tuesday July 21, 2026:
    The chance of temperatures above the long-term average is initially very high (80%) but decreases very gradually; to approximately 40% at the end of the period.
    Initially it will be sunny and most dry, during the course of next week the weather will increase
    chance of a (thunder) shower up to approximately 40%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Jul 8 10:04:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 10 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.5'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~41%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 24.1'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1010 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.4'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.1'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 24.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1013 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.1'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 18.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1017 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.8'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~44%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 20.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, E wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~65%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 17.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1021 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.9'C, overcast, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1011 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:14 am

    Sunny, dry and warm especially in the center and south; with maximum temperatures
    between 27 and 32 degrees. In the north it becomes less warm with winds from sea. There is a small chance of a few thunderstorms early next week.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 50 50 70 80 80 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 10 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 14 14 15 16 16/19 16/19
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 24 26 26/29 29 26/30 26/30 26/30
    Wind direction NW N NO O NO NO NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 2 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday July 15, 2026 to Wednesday July 22, 2026:
    The chance of temperatures above the long-term average is initially high
    (80%) but decreases very gradually; to approximately 40% at the end of the period.
    Initially it will be sunny and most dry, during the course of next week the weather will increase
    chance of a (thunder) shower up to approximately 40%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Jul 9 10:04:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 11 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.2'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.7'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~43%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 24.3'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1011 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.7'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~46%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 24.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 19.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.8'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 21.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1014 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 17.0'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.6'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.8'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 17.1'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1024 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.9'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 10.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:39 am

    Sunny, dry and especially warm in the center and south with maximum temperatures
    between 27 and 32 degrees. In the north it becomes less warm with frequent winds
    sea.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 40 60 70 80 90 80 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 0 0 10 10 10 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 13 14 15 17 16 15/19 17/20
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 25 28 30 30 28/32 29/32 28/31
    Wind direction N NO NO NO NO NO NO
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Thursday July 16, 2026 to Thursday July 23, 2026:
    There is a good chance of temperatures above the long-term average in the first few days
    (80%) but gradually decreases to approximately 40% at the end of the period. From
    On July 17/18, the chance of a (thunder) shower increases to approximately 50%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Jul 10 10:04:10 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 12 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.4'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 23.8'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1013 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.0'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~40%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 24.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 19.5'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1023 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.0'C, clear skies, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 21.6'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.6'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 16.5'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1027 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.5'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 18.3'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 10.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.8 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 5:51 am

    Sunny, dry and very warm with maximum temperatures, especially in the center and south
    above 30 degrees. In the north it becomes less warm with often wind from the sea.
    From the middle of next week there will be an increasing chance of rain and thunderstorms.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 60 80 70 60 50 60 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 0 0 10 20 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 15 16 14 16 18 18
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 27 29 29 29 29/32 29/32 28/31
    Wind direction NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
    Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Friday July 17, 2026 to Friday July 24, 2026:
    Probably (80% chance) a transition to a less warm weather type. On 17/18

    50%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Jul 11 10:04:10 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 13 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.5'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 23.6'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 23.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.0'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~46%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 20.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1019 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 14.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1022 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.9'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 22.0'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 18.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1012 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.5'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 16.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1026 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.4'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.1'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 17.4'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1024 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.0'C, overcast, rain about 2.9 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 10.8'C, overcast, rain about 4.1 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1020 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:44 am

    Sunny, dry and very warm with maximum temperatures, especially in the center and south
    above 30 degrees. In the north it is less warm due to regular winds
    sea. From Thursday the chance of an occasional (thunder) shower will gradually increase.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 80 90 70 80 80 70 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 0 10 10 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 16 14 16 17 17 16/21
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 29 29 29 29/32 29/32 28/33 27/31
    Wind direction NO NO NO NO NO NO N
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 3 3 3 2 2


    Long term, Saturday July 18, 2026 to Saturday July 25, 2026:
    Probably (80% chance) a transition to slightly changeable and less warm
    weather type with temperatures around the long-term average. The daily
    chance of precipitation is between 30 and 40%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Jul 12 10:04:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 14 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.1'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.6'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~46%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 24.3'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.1'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.0'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 24.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 19.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1020 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.6'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~69%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 22.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~70%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 18.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1014 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.7'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 16.7'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1025 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.7'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 18.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1023 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.3'C, overcast, rain about 2.4 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 11.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.1 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1019 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 2:56 am

    Sunny, dry and very warm with maximum temperatures, especially in the center and south
    above 30 degrees. In the north it is less warm due to wind from the sea. From The chance of some (thunder) showers increases on Friday, especially in the southeast.
    From the northwest it will gradually become less warm.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 90 70 80 80 70 70 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 10 10 20 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0/3 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 16 15 16 17 17 16/21 17/20
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 28 28 29/32 29/32 28/33 27/31 23/28
    Wind direction NO NO NO NO NO N N
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 2 2 3


    Long term, Sunday July 19, 2026 to Sunday July 26, 2026:
    Slightly changeable and less warm with temperatures around the long-term average.
    The daily chance of precipitation is around 30%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Jul 13 10:04:00 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 15 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.6'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.9'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~46%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 24.9'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1017 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 22.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1018 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 19.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.3'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, WNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~54%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 23.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.7'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.4'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 18.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1024 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.6'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 10.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1019 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 2:56 am

    Sunny, dry and very warm with maximum temperatures, especially in the center and south
    above 30 degrees. In the north it is less warm due to wind from the sea. From The chance of some (thunder) showers increases on Friday, especially in the southeast.
    From the northwest it will gradually become less warm.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 90 70 80 80 70 70 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 10 10 20 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0/3 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 16 15 16 17 17 16/21 17/20
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 28 28 29/32 29/32 28/33 27/31 23/28
    Wind direction NO NO NO NO NO N N
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 2 2 3


    Long term, Sunday July 19, 2026 to Sunday July 26, 2026:
    Slightly changeable and less warm with temperatures around the long-term average.
    The daily chance of precipitation is around 30%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Jul 14 10:04:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 16 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.2'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 24.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.5'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.3 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 21.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 19.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 23.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.7'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 17.7'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.5'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1022 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.8'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.5'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 18.1'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1022 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:37 am

    Sunny and dry weather, initially warm in the center and south
    conditions and maximum temperatures around 30°C. It's a thing up north
    less warm. There is a chance of a few showers or thunderstorms on Friday, after which the
    temperatures gradually drop to slightly below the long-term average.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 70 70 70 50 30 30 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 20 40 20 20 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/3 0/1 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 17 17 17 17 16 14 14
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 29 29 29 26/30 22/26 21/24 23
    Wind direction NO NO O N NW NW N
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Tuesday July 21, 2026 to Tuesday July 28, 2026:
    Sunny periods with gradually rising temperatures. In the south and east
    the chance of tropical temperatures is approximately 30 to 40%. The chance of precipitation remains limited and increases to approximately 40% at the end of the period.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Jul 15 10:04:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 17 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.4'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.2'C, clear skies, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~46%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 24.3'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 20.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.4 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 19.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.0 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1012 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1011 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~78%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.7'C, clear skies, rain about 0.6 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 23.8'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1012 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.6'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 17.3'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 16.1'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1024 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:55 am

    It will still be warm on Friday, with a chance of some rain and thunderstorms. Then descend
    temperatures below the long-term average. However, it remains prevalent
    dry and there is occasionally room for the sun.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 70 60 50 30 30 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 30 40 20 20 10 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/3 0/1 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 17 17 17 16 14 14 13
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 29 27 26/30 22/26 21/24 23 22
    Wind direction NO NO N NW NW N N
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 3 2 2


    Long term, Wednesday July 22, 2026 to Wednesday July 29, 2026:
    Sunny periods with a high chance (60–70%) of temperatures around or slightly above
    the long-term average. The chance of precipitation gradually increases from 20–30%
    to about 60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Jul 16 10:04:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 18 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.5'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~45%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 24.5'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1013 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.2'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 20.3'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 17.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1012 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.2 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1009 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.2'C, clear skies, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~76%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 23.5'C, clear skies, rain about 0.5 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1011 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 17.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1011 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 15.2'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1022 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.5'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1024 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.2'C, overcast, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 10.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1023 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:28 am

    Temperatures are below the long-term average. However, it remains
    mainly dry and there is occasionally room for the sun.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 60 50 30 30 40 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 30 20 20 10 20 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0/3 0 0 0 0 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 17 17 16 14 14 13 14
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 27 24 22 20 22 22 21
    Wind direction NO N NW NW N N NW
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 2 2 3


    Long term, Thursday July 23, 2026 to Thursday July 30, 2026:
    Sunny periods with a high chance (60–70%) of temperatures around or slightly above
    the long-term average. The chance of precipitation gradually increases from 20–30%
    to 50-60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Jul 17 10:00:22 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

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    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:25 am

    Temperatures are below the long-term average. It falls especially on Wednesday precipitation, but otherwise it remains mainly dry and there is occasionally room for it
    the sun.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 50 30 30 40 40 40 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 20 20 10 20 40 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/3 0 0 0 0 0/3 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 17 16 14 14 13 14 13
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 24 22 20 22 22 21 22
    Wind direction N NW NW N N NW NW
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 2 2 3 3


    Long term, Friday July 24, 2026 to Friday July 31, 2026:
    Changeable with occasional sun and temperatures around or slightly below long-term
    average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Jul 18 10:00:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

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

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 5:13 am

    There are periods of sunshine. It will be showery during the day on Wednesday, but otherwise it will stay
    mainly dry. The temperature is close to the climate average.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 20 30 40 40 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 30 10 20 60 30 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/1 0 0 0/5 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 16 14 14 13 14 13 12
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 22 21 22 22 21 22 24
    Wind direction NW NW N N NW NW W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 2 3 3 2


    Long term, Saturday July 25, 2026 to Saturday August 1, 2026:
    About a 50% chance of rain or thunderstorms every day. Uncertain
    temperature forecast, with approximately 60% chance of temperatures above climate average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Jul 19 10:04:10 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 21 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.1'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.5'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~42%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 25.3'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.0'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.3'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 20.0'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1022 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 15.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.5 mm, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1013 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 21.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1015 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1011 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1029 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1027 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1032 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.9'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1031 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1032 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1031 hPa.

    Iceland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.9'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 10.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1023 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 2:39 am

    Moderate summer weather with regular sunshine, especially in the south. Come during the day on Wednesday
    a few showers, otherwise it will remain mainly dry.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 30 40 40 30 30 30 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 20 10 60 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0 1/5 0/1 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 13 13 14 13 12 14
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 21 22 22 21 21 23 24
    Wind direction NW N N NW NW W W
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 2 3 3 2 3


    Long term, Sunday July 26, 2026 to Sunday August 2, 2026:
    About a 60% chance of a few showers every day. Uncertain temperature forecast, the chance
    at afternoon temperatures between 20 and 25°C it is 60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Jul 20 10:00:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

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

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 4:30 am

    Moderate summer weather with regular sunshine, especially in the south. Wednesday during the day
    some showers, otherwise mainly dry. Saturday, especially summery inland, Increasing chance of rain or thunderstorms on Sunday.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 40 60 20 30 40 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 40 20 20 30 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 1/2 0 0 0/1 0/4
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 13 11 14 13 12 14 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 22 23 21 21 24 23/27 24
    Wind direction NW NW NW NW W W W
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Monday July 27, 2026 to Monday August 3, 2026:
    Daily 50-80% chance of a few showers with the greatest chance in the north. Uncertain temperature forecast, the chance of fairly warm summer weather is approximately 60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Jul 21 12:04:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 23 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.3'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.1'C, clear skies, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~40%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 25.5'C, clear skies, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.7'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 20.2'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1018 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 15.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1009 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.9'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~45%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 19.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1012 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 15.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1009 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1024 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.7'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1002 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:52 am

    Temperate summer weather with quite a bit of cloud in the first days. Saturday sun and especially
    warm summers inland, cooler again from Sunday and an increasing chance of showers, possibly with thunder.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 60 20 30 40 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 40 20 20 30 80 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1 0 0 0/1 0/4 1/6
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 11 14 13 12 14 15 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 23 20 21 24 23/27 24 22
    Wind direction NW NW NW W W W W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Tuesday July 28, 2026 to Tuesday August 4, 2026:
    Probably quite a lot of sun and a 40% chance of rain or thunderstorms every day.
    Uncertain temperature forecast, the chance of summer heat or more increases inland gradually to over 50%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Jul 22 12:04:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 24 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.2'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 24.2'C, clear skies, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.7'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 21.0'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1014 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 15.8'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1015 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 12.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1004 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 18.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1013 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1010 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.9'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 16.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1017 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1000 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1000 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1000 hPa.
    Night: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1002 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 1:30 am

    Maximum temperatures around the long-term average, slightly on Saturday and Tuesday
    above with values of an average of 25 or 26°C. Initially it is mainly dry
    with regular sunshine, but on Sunday it will be cloudy and there will be rain. After Sunday the
    chances of precipitation decrease again and the sun will shine more often.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 40 40 20 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 40 20 10 30 80 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/1 2/7 0/2 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 14 13 14 16 15 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 21 21 24 26 23 22 25
    Wind direction NW NW W W W W SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday July 29, 2026 to Wednesday August 5, 2026:
    Slightly changeable, but probably dry and rain more often. The
    afternoon temperatures rise to values between 23 and 28°C, slightly in the south
    higher. The nights remain mild.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Jul 23 12:04:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 25 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 22.3'C, clear skies, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1013 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.4'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 19.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1011 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.8'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~40%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1008 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~999 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.7'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 999 hPa.
    Night: around 13.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 999 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.8'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~43%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 19.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1012 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1009 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1005 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.7'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.4 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 16.2'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1009 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 8.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1003 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:14 am

    Maximum temperatures around the long-term average, a few degrees there on Saturday
    above. Rain on Sunday, with a small chance of thunder in the east. From Tuesday it will be warmer and sunnier, with tropical temperatures in the south and east.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 40 30 40 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 20 10 90 30 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 2/7 0/2 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 14 14 16 15 15 16
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 21 24 27 23 23 27 26/30
    Wind direction NW W W W W SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Thursday July 30, 2026 to Thursday August 6, 2026:
    Continued warm and dry, with only low chances of a small amount of rain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Jul 24 12:04:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 26 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.8'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 22.3'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 19.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1014 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 18.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1007 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~996 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 995 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 996 hPa.
    Night: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 997 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.6'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.3 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1012 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 17.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 15.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1008 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1006 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 1:53 am

    Quite a lot of cloud and rain on Sunday with maximum temperatures around 23°C. From
    Tuesday transition to sunny and warm summer weather. Especially on Thursday in the
    southeastern half of the country has a fairly high chance (60%) of temperatures above
    the 30°C. In the south it can reach 32-35°C.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 30 60 20 30 50 70 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 20 80 30 10 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 3/6 1/2 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 15 17 15 14 17 18
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 23 27 23 23 27 28/31 27/32
    Wind direction W W W NW SW SW W
    Wind force (bft) 2 3 4 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Friday July 31, 2026 to Friday August 7, 2026:
    Regularly sunny with low chances of rain. The maximum temperatures are (well) above
    long-term average, especially in the south, there is a chance of tropical values
    this opportunity slowly diminishes.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Jul 25 12:04:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 27 July 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.0'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.9'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 23.6'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 19.2'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1015 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~999 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 998 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 999 hPa.
    Night: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1000 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 21.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 17.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1008 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 16.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1016 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1010 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 5:43 am

    A few showers locally on Monday. From Tuesday change to sunny, dry
    and (very) warm summer weather. It is possible in many places on Wednesdays and Thursdays
    become tropically warm, with temperatures of 0.65, especially on Thursday in the southeast
    32-35°C. From Friday the forecast becomes uncertain, but it seems like summer to stay warm. There is also a chance of a few showers or thunderstorms from Friday.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 70 30 40 50 70 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 80 30 10 10 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 4 1/2 0 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 17 15 15 17 19 17
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 25 22 22 28 32 28/33 25/30
    Wind direction W W W W Z W W
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Saturday August 1, 2026 to Saturday August 8, 2026:
    High chance (approx. 70%) of a fairly sunny and warm weather with a small chance of
    a rain or thunderstorm. The temperatures are initially (well) above
    long-term average with a chance of tropical conditions, especially in the southeast
    temperatures. Things may gradually change later in the expectation period
    less warm and the chance of a rain or thunderstorm increases slightly.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Jul 26 12:04:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 28 July 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Jul 27 12:04:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 29 July 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7 (21:1/146)@21:3/250 to All on Tue Jul 28 09:10:03 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * * as calculated from data.ecmwf.intWEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 29 July 2026Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).Dawn: around 22.1'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1017 hPa.Midday: around 29.1'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~42%, and 1018 hPa.Night: around 25.1'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~57%, and 1018 hPa.France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).Dawn: around 19.9'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.Midday: around 28.1'C, clear skies, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~43%, and 1017 hPa.Night: around 23.3'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1017 hPa.Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).Dawn: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1021 hPa.Midday: around 27.2'C, clear skies, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~41%, and 1019 hPa.Night: around 21.3'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1019 hPa.Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).Dawn: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.Midday: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1011 hPa.Night: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1011 hPa.Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).Dawn: around 21.7'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1020 hPa.Midday: around 28.3'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1020 hPa.Night: around 22.9'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1020 hPa.Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).Dawn: around 16.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.Midday: around 21.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1017 hPa.Night: around 16.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).Dawn: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1011 hPa.Midday: around 17.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1012 hPa.Night: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1012 hPa.Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).Dawn: around 15.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1012 hPa.Midday: around 16.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1013 hPa.Night: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).Dawn: around 6.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1013 hPa.Midday: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.Night: around 7.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa. * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * * Expectation (medium) long termPrepared by the KNMI on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:40 amWarm and sunny summer weather. Much locally tropical warm on Wednesday, Thursdayprobably only in the east and southeast. Friday and Saturdayclearly less warm, with summer only in the south and southeasttemperatures. It may be warmer again from Sunday. Furthermore, it is the majoritydry, on Friday there is a small chance of a (thunder) shower.Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SunSunshine (%) 40 50 70 50 40 50 50Precipitation probability (%) 30 10 10 20 20 20 20Precipitation sum (mm) 2 0 0 0 0/1 0 0Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 15 17 19 16 14 14Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 20 28 32 28/34 24/27 25 26/29Wind direction W SW Z W W N NOWind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 2Long term, Monday August 3, 2026 to Monday August 10, 2026:First there is a good chance (approx. 80%) of fairly sunny and warm (possibly very warm) summer weatherwith a small chance of rain or thunderstorms. Later in the expectation periodit will probably gradually become less warm and the chance of rain or showers will decreasethunderstorm something. * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * * North Sea shipping forecastIssued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.Gale warnings:There are no warnings.Synopsis:High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:Dover northeast 4-5.Thames east to northeast 4-5. good.Humber east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.German Bight northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.Dogger east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:Dover northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.Thames northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.Humber east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.German Bight north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.Dogger southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate. 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    * Origin: bbs.homes (21:3/250)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Jul 28 12:04:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 30 July 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7 (21:1/146)@21:3/250 to All on Tue Jul 28 12:10:03 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * * as calculated from data.ecmwf.intWEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 30 July 2026Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).Dawn: around 21.8'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1018 hPa.Midday: around 28.4'C, clear skies, S wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~44%, and 1018 hPa.Night: around 25.0'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).Dawn: around 20.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1017 hPa.Midday: around 26.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1017 hPa.Night: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).Dawn: around 20.3'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1018 hPa.Midday: around 29.6'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~37%, and 1016 hPa.Night: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1017 hPa.Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).Dawn: around 14.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1012 hPa.Midday: around 17.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1011 hPa.Night: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1011 hPa.Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).Dawn: around 22.1'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1019 hPa.Midday: around 29.0'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~44%, and 1018 hPa.Night: around 23.5'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1018 hPa.Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).Dawn: around 17.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.Midday: around 23.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1017 hPa.Night: around 17.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).Dawn: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1012 hPa.Midday: around 15.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1014 hPa.Night: around 14.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1015 hPa.Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).Dawn: around 13.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1015 hPa.Midday: around 15.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1018 hPa.Night: around 14.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).Dawn: around 7.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1014 hPa.Midday: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.Night: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1013 hPa. * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * * Expectation (medium) long termPrepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:23 amWarm and sunny summer weather, probably still in the (south)east on Thursdaytropical. Furthermore, it is largely dry, there is a small chance of one on Friday(thunderstorm.Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun MonSunshine (%) 50 70 50 40 50 50 60Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 20 30 20 20 20Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/1 0 0 0Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 17 19 16 14 14 15Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 28 30/35 28/34 24/30 25 26/29 26/29Wind direction SW Z W W N NO NOWind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 2 2Long term, Tuesday August 4, 2026 to Tuesday August 11, 2026:First there is a good chance (approx. 80%) of fairly sunny and warm (possibly very warm) summer weatherwith a chance of rain or thunderstorms. During the expectation periodit will probably be less warm and there is a chance of rain or thunderstorms. * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * * North Sea shipping forecastIssued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.Gale warnings:There are no warnings.Synopsis:High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:Dover northeast 4-5.Thames east to northeast 4-5. good.Humber east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.German Bight northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.Dogger east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:Dover northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.Thames northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.Humber east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.German Bight north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.Dogger southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate. 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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Jul 29 12:00:22 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

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

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Jul 30 12:04:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 1 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Jul 31 12:03:50 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 2 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Aug 1 12:00:08 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

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

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Aug 2 12:04:10 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 4 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Aug 3 12:04:10 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 5 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Aug 4 12:04:38 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 6 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Aug 5 12:04:10 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 7 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Aug 6 12:04:10 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 8 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Aug 7 12:04:16 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 9 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.2'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.2'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 24.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.8'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 22.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1016 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.4'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~37%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 20.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1017 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1006 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.7'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 23.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.6'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 17.3'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1018 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1013 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1016 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1012 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:15 am

    Lots of sun, dry and warm with tropical temperatures inland. On Monday and
    On Tuesday the temperature temporarily takes a step back, but remains there probably in summer. From Thursday it will possibly be very warm, with in
    the southeast temperatures of 35°C or more.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 50 80 70 50 50 60 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 20 30 20 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0 0/1 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 13 14 17 14 15 16/21
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 23 23/26 28/32 24/27 25/28 28/32 31/35
    Wind direction NW N SW W O O SE
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 2 2 2


    Long term, Friday August 14, 2026 to Friday August 21, 2026:
    Initially still sunny, dry and warm. The chances increase from next weekend
    a transition to a less warm and more changeable weather type towards 50-60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Aug 8 12:04:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 10 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.6'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.9'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~48%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 24.7'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 21.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1018 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 20.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1004 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.5'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.0'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~45%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 23.7'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.6'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~46%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 18.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1014 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1020 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1021 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.4'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 9.4'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1015 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 2:21 am

    Lots of sun, dry and warm, with tropical temperatures inland. On Monday and
    On Tuesday the temperature temporarily takes a step back, but remains there probably in summer. From Thursday it will possibly be very warm, with in
    the southeast temperatures of 35 °C or higher.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 80 70 60 60 80 80 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 20 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/1 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 13 14 17 14 15 16/21 19
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 23/26 28/32 24/27 25/28 28/32 31/35 32
    Wind direction N SW W O O SE S
    Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 2 2 2 2


    Long term, Saturday August 15, 2026 to Saturday August 22, 2026:
    Initially periods of sun and dry weather. From Sunday the chance of one increases
    transition to less warm weather to 60-70%. The chances of precipitation
    will increase to 40%, but much precipitation is not expected.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Aug 10 12:04:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 12 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Aug 11 12:04:06 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 13 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Aug 12 12:04:06 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 14 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Aug 13 12:04:10 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 15 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Aug 14 12:04:08 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 16 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.8'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 24.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.2'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 21.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 19.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 12.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1006 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.5'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.0'C, clear skies, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~43%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 22.6'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.3'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 17.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1010 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 15.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 16.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1018 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1015 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 5:07 am

    Occasionally sunny and from Tuesday also some showers, possibly with thunder. The
    maximum temperatures are usually around the long-term average.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 90 50 30 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 50 20 40 60 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/2 0 0/2 0/8 1/6 0/6
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 18 19 15 15 14/17 15/18 14
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 35 28 24 23 23/26 22/25 20/23
    Wind direction W N NW NW SW W W
    Wind force (bft) 2 3 2 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Friday August 21, 2026 to Friday August 28, 2026:
    High chance (60-70%) of changeable weather with maximum temperatures around or slightly below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Aug 15 12:00:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

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

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 3:17 am

    Occasionally sunny and from Tuesday also some showers, possibly with thunder. The
    maximum temperatures are around the long-term average.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 50 50 30 20 50 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 20 40 80 70 70 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/2 0 0/2 5/14 1/6 1/5 0/4
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 19 15 15 15 15 14 12
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 27 24 23 23 22 21 20/23
    Wind direction N N NW SW W W W
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 2 3 4 4 3


    Long term, Saturday August 22, 2026 to Saturday August 29, 2026:
    High chance (60-70%) of changeable weather with maximum temperatures around or slightly below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sun Aug 16 12:04:06 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 18 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.1'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.7'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~46%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 25.2'C, clear skies, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.4'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 20.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1014 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 16.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1011 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1006 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 21.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1012 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1005 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 15.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1008 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1010 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 8.7'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 5:03 am

    Lots of clouds and periods of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. From Thursday onwards
    sunny and some showers. There is a chance of thunder. The maximum temperatures are around the long-term average.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 40 30 20 40 50 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 60 90 80 80 80 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1/4 5/10 1/5 2/7 2/7 1/5
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 15 14 15 13 13 12
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 23 21 20 22 22 20 20
    Wind direction N NW SW W SW W W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 4 4 4 3


    Long term, Sunday August 23, 2026 to Sunday August 30, 2026:
    Occasional sun and decreasing chances of precipitation. Increasing from mid-week
    chance of changeable weather with maximum temperatures around or slightly below long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Mon Aug 17 12:00:24 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

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

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 3:54 am

    Lots of clouds and periods of rain. There is a chance of showers from Thursday storm. Every now and then the sun comes out. Drier and more sun on Sunday. The maximum temperatures are around or slightly below the long-term average.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 30 20 40 50 40 40 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 90 80 80 80 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 3/8 5/10 2/7 2/7 2/7 1/5 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 13 14 15 13 13 12 12
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 21 20 22 22 22 20 21
    Wind direction NW SW W SW W W W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 4 4 4 3 2


    Long term, Monday August 24, 2026 to Monday August 31, 2026:
    Monday and Tuesday periods of sunshine and mainly dry. There is approximately a 30% chance of one
    (permanently) more changeable weather with more clouds and rain. From halfway through
    week, increasing chance of changeable weather with a fairly high chance of rain every day
    and maximum temperatures around or slightly below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tue Aug 18 12:04:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 20 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wed Aug 19 12:04:22 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 21 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thu Aug 20 12:04:16 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 22 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.7'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 22.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 16.8'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 14.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1008 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 22.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 3.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 13.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1022 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.4'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 13.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1025 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.1'C, overcast, rain about 4.2 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1005 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 3:41 am

    First quite a lot of clouds and showers, mainly on Thursday and Friday
    chance of thunder. Every now and then the sun also appears. On Sunday and Monday
    temporarily drier and increasing chances of precipitation again from Tuesday. The
    maximum temperatures are around or slightly below the long-term average, from rising slightly on Tuesday.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 30 40 50 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 80 60 30 30 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2/7 2/7 1/5 0/2 0/2 0/3 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 13 12 12 11 12 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 20 20 20 20 21 23 25
    Wind direction SW W W W NE O S
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 2 3 3 2


    Long term, Thursday August 27, 2026 to Thursday September 3, 2026:
    Variable weather with around 60% rain daily with maximum temperatures around or slightly below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Fri Aug 21 12:04:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 23 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 22.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 18.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 14.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1011 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.3'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 22.0'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 17.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1011 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.6'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 14.4'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1024 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:28 am

    Showers on Friday and Saturday, with local thunderstorms possible, especially on Friday.
    Then mostly dry and more sun. More (thunder) showers from Wednesday.
    Afternoon temperatures are around 21°C, from Tuesday it will be warmer on Thursday
    possible tropical temperatures in the south and east.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 40 50 60 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 60 40 10 20 40 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2/7 1/5 0/1 0 0/1 0/3 3/13
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 12 12 10 12 15 18
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 20 20 21 22 24 26 28
    Wind direction W W W NE O S SE
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 2 3 3 2 3


    Long term, Friday August 28, 2026 to Friday September 4, 2026:
    Changeable weather with around 60% chance of rain (showers) every day, but also occasionally
    Sun. The maximum temperatures are around or slightly below the long-term average,
    the minimum temperatures above the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sat Aug 22 12:04:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 24 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 21.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1013 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 18.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.4 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1012 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 15.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.1'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.3'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 15.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1015 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1017 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.9'C, overcast, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.9'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 3.0 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 8.9'C, overcast, rain about 4.1 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1008 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 12:34 am

    Dry, periods of sunshine and transition to summer temperatures. From Wednesday increasing chance of thunderstorms. Less warm on Friday.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 40 40 60 60 40 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 60 30 10 30 50 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/5 0/1 0 0 0/6 4/12 3/8
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 12 11 12 15 17 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 19 20 22 24 24/27 25/28 22
    Wind direction NW NW O O S SE SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 2 3 3 3 4


    Long term, Saturday August 29, 2026 to Saturday September 5, 2026:
    First there is a high chance of changeable weather with more than a 90% chance of rain every day
    precipitation. From the beginning of September, the daily chance of precipitation decreases to approx
    50%. The temperature is probably around the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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