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    From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Wed Mar 11 10:07:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 13 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 10.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 2.1 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1017 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 3.1 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 4.7 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1012 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1011 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~991 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.9'C, overcast, snow about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~87%, and 992 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.4'C, overcast, snow about 1.8 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 991 hPa.
    Night: around 3.0'C, overcast, snow about 1.3 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 992 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.6'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.6'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 2.8'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~992 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.7 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 989 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~70%, and 992 hPa.
    Night: around 6.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 996 hPa.

    Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.6 mm, WSW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~71%, and 992 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~70%, and 997 hPa.
    Night: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1001 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~976 hPa).
    Dawn: around -0.1'C, overcast, hail about 1.8 mm, NW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 969 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.5'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.8 mm, NW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~79%, and 976 hPa.
    Night: around -0.1'C, quite cloudy, hail about 0.9 mm, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 977 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:11 am

    A changeable weather type. Occasionally sunny, but also periods of rain, especially on
    Friday and Sunday. The afternoon temperature is around the long-term average.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 20 30 10 40 20 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 100 20 90 30 80 60 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 3 0 7/13 0/1 2/5 1/6 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 7 4 7 3 2 4 4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 11 12 11 11 11 11 13
    Wind direction SW SW SW W SW W SW
    Wind force (bft) 4 5 4 3 4 4 3


    Long term, Wednesday March 18, 2026 to Wednesday March 25, 2026:
    There is a good chance (80%) of calm and mainly dry spring weather with sunny periods. The
    maximum temperature is probably a few degrees above long-term
    average. Later in the period the chance of precipitation increases to approximately 40%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:25 UTC 110326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 960, east of Iceland is slowly moving northwards. Associated trough is moving
    eastwards across the North Sea in the morning.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 4-5, occasionally possibly 6. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Thames
    south to southwest 5-6, soon decreasing west 4-5. first in the eastern part rain,
    especially later risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Humber
    south to southwest 5-6, soon decreasing west 4-5. first in the eastern part rain.
    good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 5-6, soon decreasing west to southwest 4-5. especially first
    periods of rain. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor, in the northern
    part small risk fog.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 5-6. first in the eastern part rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 4-5, increasing southwest 5-6, later possibly 7. good.

    Thames
    west to southwest 4-5, increasing south to southwest 5-6. good.

    Humber German Bight
    west to southwest 4-5, increasing south to southwest 5-6, later 6-7. good.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 5-6, from the west increasing south to southwest 6-7, later 7-8.
    good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thu Mar 12 10:07:16 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 14 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.8 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.2 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 3.1 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 2.9 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.2 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1011 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1008 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 994 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 997 hPa.
    Night: around 2.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 999 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 7.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1010 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.9'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.3'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 2.8'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1019 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 999 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1002 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 7.4'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1005 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~986 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.0'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 983 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.7'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 986 hPa.
    Night: around 0.5'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.0 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 980 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:45 am

    Changeable until Monday with temperatures around the long-term average.
    Mainly dry from Tuesday with more and more sun and rising temperatures.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 30 20 20 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 90 50 70 50 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 8 1/2 2/5 1/3 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 8 3 1 4 6 4/7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 12 10 11 12 11 15 18
    Wind direction S SW W SW W SW SE
    Wind force (bft) 5 4 3 4 4 4 2


    Long term, Thursday March 19, 2026 to Thursday March 26, 2026:
    There is a good chance (80%) of calm and dry spring weather with sunny periods. The
    maximum temperature is probably a few degrees above long-term
    average. Later in the period the chance of precipitation increases to approximately 30%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:39 UTC 120326.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    south to southwest 9

    Dover Thames Humber German Bight
    south to southwest 8



    Synopsis:
    Complex low, 955, east of Iceland is changing little. Associated trough moves eastwards across the North Sea in the night and morning.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 6-7, later increasing 7-8. good.

    Thames Humber
    south to southwest 6-7, soon increasing 7-8. good.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 6-7, soon from the west increasing 7-8. later in the northern
    part rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 7-8, occasionally possibly 9. especially later periods of rain.
    good, in precipitation moderate to poor.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    south to southwest 7-8, later decreasing west to southwest 5-6. especially later
    periods of rain. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

    Humber
    south to southwest 7-8, in the eastern part for a time 9, from the west decreasing
    west to southwest 5-6, later 6-7. periods of rain. good, in precipitation moderate
    to poor.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 7-8, in the western part for a time 9, later from the west decreasing west to southwest 5-6. periods of rain. good, in precipitation moderate
    to poor.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 7-8, soon from the west decreasing west to southwest 4-5, increasing 5-6, later 6-7. periods of rain. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Fri Mar 13 10:07:22 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 15 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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


    Sunshine (%) 20 20 30 30 30 30 50

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:49 UTC 130326.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight
    south to southwest 8

    Humber Dogger
    southwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


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

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

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

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

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


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

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


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sat Mar 14 10:07:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 16 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:35 UTC 140326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sun Mar 15 10:07:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 17 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:56 UTC 150326.

    Gale warnings:
    Thames Humber German Bight
    south to southwest 8

    Dover Dogger
    south to southwest 7



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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Mon Mar 16 10:07:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 18 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:09 UTC 160326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Tue Mar 17 10:07:22 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 19 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:23 UTC 170326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Humber
    south to southwest 4-5. good.

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

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


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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Wed Mar 18 10:07:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 20 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:14 UTC 180326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    southeast 3-4, backing east. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thu Mar 19 10:07:22 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 21 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:03 UTC 190326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Fri Mar 20 10:07:26 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 22 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:20 UTC 200326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

    Dogger
    no significant change.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sat Mar 21 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 23 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:12 UTC 210326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

    Thames
    northeast 3-4, veering east. good.

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sun Mar 22 10:07:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 24 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:25 UTC 220326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Mon Mar 23 10:07:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 25 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:23 UTC 230326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Tue Mar 24 10:07:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 26 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:52 UTC 240326.

    Gale warnings:
    Dover Thames Humber German Bight
    southwest 8

    Dogger
    southwest 7



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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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