• forecast Europe and North Sea

    From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thu Jul 16 10:04:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 18 July 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Fri Jul 17 10:00:22 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

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

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sat Jul 18 10:00:16 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

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

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sun Jul 19 10:04:10 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 21 July 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Mon Jul 20 10:00:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

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

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 23 July 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Wed Jul 22 12:04:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 24 July 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thu Jul 23 12:04:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 25 July 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Fri Jul 24 12:04:18 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 26 July 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sat Jul 25 12:04:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 27 July 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


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

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

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)