• forecast Europe and North Sea

    From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Tue Aug 18 12:04:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 20 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 21 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)
  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thu Aug 20 12:04:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 22 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.7'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 22.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 16.8'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 14.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1008 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 22.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1014 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 3.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 13.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1022 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.4'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 13.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1025 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.1'C, overcast, rain about 4.2 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1005 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 3:41 am

    First quite a lot of clouds and showers, mainly on Thursday and Friday
    chance of thunder. Every now and then the sun also appears. On Sunday and Monday
    temporarily drier and increasing chances of precipitation again from Tuesday. The
    maximum temperatures are around or slightly below the long-term average, from rising slightly on Tuesday.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 30 40 50 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 80 60 30 30 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2/7 2/7 1/5 0/2 0/2 0/3 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 13 12 12 11 12 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 20 20 20 20 21 23 25
    Wind direction SW W W W NE O S
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 2 3 3 2


    Long term, Thursday August 27, 2026 to Thursday September 3, 2026:
    Variable weather with around 60% rain daily with maximum temperatures around or slightly below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Fri Aug 21 12:04:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 23 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 22.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 18.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 14.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1011 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.3'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 22.0'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 17.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1011 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.6'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 14.4'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1024 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:28 am

    Showers on Friday and Saturday, with local thunderstorms possible, especially on Friday.
    Then mostly dry and more sun. More (thunder) showers from Wednesday.
    Afternoon temperatures are around 21°C, from Tuesday it will be warmer on Thursday
    possible tropical temperatures in the south and east.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 40 50 60 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 60 40 10 20 40 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2/7 1/5 0/1 0 0/1 0/3 3/13
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 12 12 10 12 15 18
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 20 20 21 22 24 26 28
    Wind direction W W W NE O S SE
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 2 3 3 2 3


    Long term, Friday August 28, 2026 to Friday September 4, 2026:
    Changeable weather with around 60% chance of rain (showers) every day, but also occasionally
    Sun. The maximum temperatures are around or slightly below the long-term average,
    the minimum temperatures above the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 24 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 21.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1013 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 18.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.4 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1012 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 15.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.1'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.3'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 15.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1015 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.0'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1017 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.9'C, overcast, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.9'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 3.0 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 8.9'C, overcast, rain about 4.1 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1008 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 12:34 am

    Dry, periods of sunshine and transition to summer temperatures. From Wednesday increasing chance of thunderstorms. Less warm on Friday.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 40 40 60 60 40 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 60 30 10 30 50 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/5 0/1 0 0 0/6 4/12 3/8
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 12 11 12 15 17 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 19 20 22 24 24/27 25/28 22
    Wind direction NW NW O O S SE SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 2 3 3 3 4


    Long term, Saturday August 29, 2026 to Saturday September 5, 2026:
    First there is a high chance of changeable weather with more than a 90% chance of rain every day
    precipitation. From the beginning of September, the daily chance of precipitation decreases to approx
    50%. The temperature is probably around the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 25 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *
























    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 26 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *
























    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 27 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 28 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thu Aug 27 12:04:06 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 29 August 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.5'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~48%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 21.4'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 18.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 17.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1013 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.6'C, overcast, rain about 2.0 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 13.7'C, overcast, rain about 2.0 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1008 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 23.1'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.1'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 21.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.2'C, overcast, rain about 2.5 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1003 hPa.

    Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.4'C, overcast, rain about 3.7 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.5'C, overcast - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 2.2 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1004 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1011 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:33 am

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

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 30 20 30 20 30 30 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 90 90 80 80 70 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/3 5/14 3/8 2/6 2/7 1/4 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 16 16 15 16 15 14 13
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 28 22 23 23 21 21 20
    Wind direction S SW SW SW SW SW W SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 4 4 3 3


    Long term, Thursday September 3, 2026 to Thursday September 10, 2026:
    The daily chance of precipitation decreases to about 40%. Probably little change in temperature.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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