• forecast Europe and North Sea

    From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sun Feb 22 10:07:06 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 24 February 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.2'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 11.9'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 9.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.1'C, overcast, snow about 1.3 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~94%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.2'C, overcast, snow about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~91%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around -6.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around -3.8'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around -5.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1017 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 6.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1020 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around -2.7'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around -0.5'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around -3.4'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 1015 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1008 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1007 hPa.

    Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1005 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 10.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.8 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1004 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~985 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.1'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.5 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 989 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.7'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 2.9 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 985 hPa.
    Night: around -1.6'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.9 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 991 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:22 am

    Changeable and soft. Sunny and very mild for the time of year on Wednesday.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 10 40 20 80 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 80 30 10 40 70 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 5/15 2/5 0/2 0 0/3 2/7 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 7 8 6 9 7 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 12 12 13/16 18 15 13 12
    Wind direction W W SW Z SW SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 5 5 3 3 4 4 3


    Long term, Sunday March 1, 2026 to Sunday March 8, 2026:
    There is a good chance that the changeable and (fairly) mild weather will continue
    where the daily precipitation chance is approximately 40%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:57 UTC 220226.

    Gale warnings:
    Dover Thames
    southwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    low, 973, southwest of Iceland will move to Scotland and filling. associated trough
    over the North Sea is slowly moving eastwards.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 5-6, first possibly 7. first rain or drizzle, later risk of a shower.
    moderate to poor, in the east risk of fog.

    Thames
    southwest 5-6, first possibly 7. first rain or drizzle, later risk of a shower.
    moderate to poor, in the east risk of fog, increasing good.

    Humber
    west to southwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5. first rain or drizzle, later risk of a shower.
    moderate to poor, in the east risk of fog, increasing good.

    German Bight
    west to southwest 4-5, in the southern part occasionally 6. first rain or drizzle,
    later risk of a shower. moderate to poor, risk of fog, increasing good.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 5-6. first risk of rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 5-6, later possibly 7. moderate to good.

    Thames
    west to southwest 5-6, later possibly 7. good.

    Humber
    west to southwest 5-6, later possibly 7. later occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight Dogger
    west to southwest 5-6. later occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


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

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 25 February 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 11.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1019 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.2'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.8'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 10.1'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1018 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.2'C, quite cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~94%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 3.8'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1023 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around -6.4'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.5 mm, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around -3.9'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.4 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around -4.2'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.0 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.0'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.5'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 6.0'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1024 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around -3.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around -1.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around -4.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1022 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.9 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1006 hPa.

    Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.0'C, overcast, rain about 2.6 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~95%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.5'C, overcast, snow about 2.9 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~94%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 9.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1004 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1000 hPa).
    Dawn: around -4.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~68%, and 999 hPa.
    Midday: around -3.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, freezing rain about 1.4 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1000 hPa.
    Night: around -2.4'C, overcast, hail about 1.6 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 995 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:46 am

    Changeable and soft. Sunny and very mild for the time of year on Wednesday.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 40 20 80 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 30 10 40 80 40 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2/5 0/2 0 0/3 2/7 0/1 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 8 6 9 7 5 3/6
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 8/12 9/14 18 15 13 12 13
    Wind direction W SW Z SW SW SW SW S
    Wind force (bft) 5 3 3 4 4 3 3


    Long term, Monday March 2, 2026 to Monday March 9, 2026:
    There is a good chance that the changeable and (fairly) mild weather will continue
    where the daily precipitation chance is approximately 40%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:04 UTC 230226.

    Gale warnings:
    Humber
    west to southwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 977, over the Atlantic is moving eastwards. Associated trough is moving across
    the western North Sea in the night.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 5-6. later rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    west to southwest 5-6, later decreasing 4-5. later rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    west to southwest 5-6, first possibly 7, decreasing 4-5. occasionally a shower. good,
    in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    west 5-6, decreasing 4-5. occasionally a shower. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 5-6, later decreasing 4-5. occasionally a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 5-6, soon decreasing 4-5, later 3-4. periods of rain or drizzle. good, in
    precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    southwest 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4. periods of rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    west to southwest 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, backing south to southwest. periods of
    rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    west 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, backing southwest 2-3. later in the western part rain
    or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, backing south to southwest. from the
    west rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.


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

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 26 February 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.4'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 11.5'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1024 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.1'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.0'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 9.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.6'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 4.4'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1023 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around -3.1'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.9 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around -1.0'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.5 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around -1.3'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.4 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1008 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.3'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.2'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1027 hPa.
    Night: around 5.4'C, clear skies, N wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~80%, and 1027 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around -5.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1028 hPa.
    Midday: around -1.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~75%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around -3.9'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1027 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 8.9'C, overcast, rain about 3.9 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1004 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.4'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.9'C, overcast, rain about 3.1 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1005 hPa.
    Night: around 9.5'C, overcast, rain about 6.8 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1002 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~981 hPa).
    Dawn: around -1.2'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.3 mm, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 988 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.4'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 3.4 mm, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 981 hPa.
    Night: around -0.5'C, overcast, freezing rain about 3.9 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 981 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 12:49 am

    Soft. Occasional rain on Friday. Then occasionally sun, with a daily chance of sun
    precipitation is then about 20%.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 20 80 30 30 50 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 40 10 40 80 20 40 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/2 0 0/2 2/5 0/1 0/3 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 9 9 9 5 5 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 12 18 15 13 12 13 14/17
    Wind direction ZW Z ZW ZW ZW Z Z
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 4 4 3 3 3


    Long term, Tuesday March 3, 2026 to Tuesday March 10, 2026:
    Mild at first with about a 20% chance of rain every day. Then the
    Temperature forecast is uncertain and the daily chance of precipitation is around 40%
    there is then a small (10-20%) chance of winter showers.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:40 UTC 240226.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    low, 973, south of Iceland is moving northeastwards. Associated trough is moving
    northeastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, backing south. moderate to good, first possibly poor.

    Thames
    southwest 3-4, backing south. moderate to poor and locally fog, from the west increasing moderate to good.

    Humber
    south 3-4, later occasionally 5. moderate to poor and locally fog, from the west
    increasing moderate to good.

    German Bight
    south 2-3, soon increasing 3-4. occasionally rain or drizzle. moderate to good,
    decreasing moderate to poor and locally fog.

    Dogger
    south 3-4, increasing 4-5. first in the eastern part drizzle. moderate to good,
    temporary decreasing moderate to poor and risk of fog.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southeast 3-4. moderate to good.

    Thames
    south to southeast 3-4, occasionally 5. moderate to good.

    Humber Dogger
    south 4-5. moderate to good.

    German Bight
    south 3-4, in the northwestern part occasionally 5. first in the eastern part rain
    or drizzle. moderate to poor and locally fog, from the west increasing moderate to
    good.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Wed Feb 25 10:07:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 27 February 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.4'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1023 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.3'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.3'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 5.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1021 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around -0.2'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 1.3'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.1 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 0.9'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.3 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1004 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.0'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~81%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~60%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 5.6'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1026 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around -3.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 1.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around -1.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 6.6'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1012 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.0'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1012 hPa.
    Night: around 6.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1014 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~986 hPa).
    Dawn: around -4.0'C, quite cloudy, hail about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~74%, and 981 hPa.
    Midday: around -4.2'C, quite cloudy, hail about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~68%, and 986 hPa.
    Night: around -3.4'C, quite cloudy, hail about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~71%, and 988 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:21 am

    Soft. Occasional rain on Friday and possibly overnight into Saturday. Then free sunny and dry.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 70 30 10 20 40 60 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 60 50 20 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 1/3 0/2 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 8 9 7 4 4 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 14 14 12 13 15 16
    Wind direction SE SW SW SW Z S SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 3 3 2 2


    Long term, Wednesday March 4, 2026 to Wednesday March 11, 2026:
    Most dry (20% daily chance of precipitation) and quite sunny weather. Temperatures are
    initially above the long-term average. At the end of the period the
    There is a slightly greater chance of temperatures below the long-term average (approx. 20%).

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:08 UTC 250226.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    low, 1003, west of Scotland will move to the Norwegian Sea.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southeast 3-4, decreasing variable 1-3. moderate to good.

    Thames
    south to southeast 4-5, decreasing south to southwest 3-4. moderate to good.

    Humber
    south 4-5. moderate to good, especially first locally fog.

    German Bight
    south 4-5. mainly moderate, locally fog.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 4-5, increasing 5 occasionally 6. later occasional rain. mainly
    moderate, locally fog.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3, increasing southwest 3-4. moderate to good, small risk fog.

    Thames
    southwest 3-4. moderate to good, small risk fog.

    Humber
    southwest 4-5. gradually occasional rain. moderate to good, small risk fog.

    German Bight
    southwest 4-5, later increasing 5 occasionally 6. gradually occasional rain. moderate to good, risk of fog.

    Dogger
    southwest 5 occasionally 6. occasional rain. moderate to good, especially first risk
    of fog.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thu Feb 26 10:07:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 28 February 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1023 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1024 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 5.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1021 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.1'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 1.4'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around -0.2'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1009 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.4'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.0'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 6.0'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1025 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around -1.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 0.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1023 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1014 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.6'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.2 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1012 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~998 hPa).
    Dawn: around -3.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~71%, and 995 hPa.
    Midday: around -2.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 998 hPa.
    Night: around -3.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, freezing rain about 0.5 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 996 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:54 am

    Soft. Most dry and sunny periods after Saturday.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 40 20 20 30 50 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 80 50 20 10 20 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 5 0/2 0/1 0 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 9 8 3 5 5 4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 13 12 12 16 15 14
    Wind direction SW Z SW SW Z SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 4 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Thursday March 5, 2026 to Thursday March 12, 2026:
    Most dry (20% daily chance of precipitation) and quite sunny weather. Temperatures are
    initially above the long-term average. At the end of the period the
    There is a slightly greater chance of temperatures below the long-term average (approx. 20%).

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:53 UTC 260226.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 971, near Iceland is slowly moving northeastwards. Associated weak trough is
    slowly moving eastwards across the North Sea.

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

    Humber
    southwest 4-5, soon increasing 5-6. especially later rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    southwest 4-5, increasing 5-6. later in the northwestern part rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in the southeastern part possibly temporary decreasing poor.

    Dogger
    southwest 5-6. soon occasionally rain or drizzle. moderate to good.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    southwest 5-6. especially later rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    southwest 5-6, in the western part decreasing 3-4. rain or drizzle. moderate to good,
    in precipitation possibly poor.

    German Bight
    southwest 5-6. rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor.

    Dogger
    southwest 5-6, gradually decreasing 2-3. especially in the southeastern part rain or
    drizzle. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Fri Feb 27 10:07:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 1 March 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1020 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 7.5'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 4.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1023 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around -1.1'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.8'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around -1.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1012 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.9'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.6'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1025 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around -0.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 0.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1020 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.4'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 8.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1006 hPa.

    Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1000 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.4'C, overcast, rain about 2.8 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 2.9 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1000 hPa.
    Night: around 8.9'C, overcast, rain about 4.0 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1000 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~999 hPa).
    Dawn: around -3.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 999 hPa.
    Midday: around -2.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, freezing rain about 0.5 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 999 hPa.
    Night: around -2.6'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.0 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 999 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:58 am

    Soft. Cloudy and some rain on Sunday, then dry and sunny periods.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 20 20 30 60 50 50 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 70 30 10 20 10 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 5 1/3 0/1 0 0 0 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 8 4 5 6 5 3/7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 13 12 12 16 15 14 14/17
    Wind direction SW SW Z Z SW SW Z
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Friday March 6, 2026 to Friday March 13, 2026:
    Most dry (20% daily chance of precipitation) and quite sunny weather. Temperatures are
    above the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:56 UTC 270226.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 1005, southwest of Ireland will move northeastwards towards Humber. Associated
    troughs will move northeastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 5-6. periods of rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate,
    possibly poor.

    Thames
    south to southwest 5-6, later decreasing 4-5. periods of rain or drizzle. moderate
    to good, in precipitation possibly poor, in the northern part small risk fog.

    Humber
    south to southwest 5-6, in the western part variable 1-3, later cyclonic 3-5. periods of rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor, small
    risk fog.

    German Bight
    southwest 3-5, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. first rain or drizzle,
    later showery rain. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor, small risk fog.

    Dogger
    southwest 2-4, soon variable 1-3, later north to northeast 3-4. first rain or drizzle, later showery rain. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor, small
    risk fog.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 5-6, later occasionally 7. showery rain. good, in precipitation
    moderate.

    Thames
    south to southwest 4-5, soon increasing 5-6. showery rain. good, in precipitation
    moderate.

    Humber
    cyclonic 3-5, in the western part later increasing north to northwest 6-7. showery
    rain. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor, small risk fog.

    German Bight
    southwest 3-5, in the northern part northeast 1-3, later in the northern part increasing 4-5. showery rain. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor,
    small risk fog.

    Dogger
    north to northeast 3-4, increasing 6-7. showery rain. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor, small risk fog.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sat Feb 28 10:07:08 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 2 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 10.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.9'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 8.4'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.6'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 4.3'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1025 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around -2.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.5'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around -0.7'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.4 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1025 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 0.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1020 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1008 hPa.
    Night: around 8.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1012 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1001 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 8.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1011 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around -4.4'C, quite cloudy, hail about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1000 hPa.
    Midday: around -4.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, freezing rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around -3.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1006 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:42 am

    There are sunny periods and it remains dry. The temperatures are (well) above the long-term average.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 20 40 70 50 60 70 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 70 50 10 10 10 10 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/3 0/1 0 0 0 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 4 5 6 5 3/7 4/7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 12 12 16 15 14 14/17 15/18
    Wind direction ZW Z Z ZW ZW Z Z
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Saturday March 7, 2026 to Saturday March 14, 2026:
    Sunny periods and a small chance (20-30%) of precipitation. Temperatures are (well) above the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:26 UTC 280226.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    north 7

    German Bight
    west to northwest 7

    Humber
    northwest 7

    Thames
    south to southwest 7

    Dover
    west to southwest 7



    Synopsis:
    Low, 1008, over the western North Sea is moving northeastwards towards Sweden. Associated troughs move northeastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 5-6, increasing 6-7, later veering west to southwest. occasionally rain or drizzle, then showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    south to southwest 4-5, increasing 5-6, later 6-7. occasionally rain or drizzle,
    then showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    south to southwest 4-5, later increasing 5-6, in the western part variable 2-4.
    occasionally rain or drizzle, then showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5, in the northwestern part first variable 3-5. occasionally
    rain or drizzle, then showers. moderate to good, locally and in precipitation possibly poor, first in the northern part poor or fog.

    Dogger
    mainly northeast 2-4, increasing 5-6, later 6-7, in the southwestern part variable
    2-4. occasionally rain or drizzle, then showers. moderate to good, locally and in
    precipitation possibly poor, later increasing good.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 6-7, decreasing 4-5. occasional showers. good, in precipitation
    moderate.

    Thames
    south to southwest 6-7, veering west to southwest, decreasing 4-5. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    south to southwest 5-6, increasing cyclonic 6-7, possibly 8, gradually west to northwest decreasing 4-6. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5, increasing cyclonic 6-7, possibly 8. occasional showers.
    good, first locally moderate, later in the eastern part risk of fog.

    Dogger
    northeast 6-7, backing northwest, decreasing 4-5. in the southwestern part first
    variable 2-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sun Mar 1 10:07:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 3 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 11.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.6'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 8.6'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1023 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.0'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.5'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 4.4'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1026 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around -0.4'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.9 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 1.4'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.5 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 0.5'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.9 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 0.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1022 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.9'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 6.8'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.2'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.2'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1026 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around -4.0'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around -1.2'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 2.5 mm, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 4.6 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 997 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 4:40 am

    There are sunny periods and it remains dry. The temperatures are (well) above the long-term average.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 40 70 70 50 70 60 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 10 10 10 10 20 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0 0 0/1 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 4 6 5 3/7 4/7 3/6
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 12 16 17 16 17 14/18 12/15
    Wind direction Z Z ZW ZW Z Z NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 2 2


    Long term, Sunday March 8, 2026 to Sunday March 15, 2026:
    Sunny periods and a small chance (20-30%) of precipitation. Temperatures are (well) above the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:41 UTC 010326.

    Gale warnings:
    Dover Thames
    south to southwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Trough is moving northeastwards across the North Sea in the afternoon and evening.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    south to southwest 5-6, for a time 7. periods of rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Humber
    south to southwest 5-6. first risk of a shower, in the eastern part temporary rain
    or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5, in the southwestern part increasing 5-6. especially later
    rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor, later in the western part decreasing moderate to poor and small risk fog.

    Dogger
    south 5-6. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate, later in the
    eastern part decreasing moderate to poor and small risk fog.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames Humber
    south 5-6. good.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5, first in the southwestern part 5-6. first rain or drizzle.
    good, especially first in the northern part moderate to poor and small risk fog.

    Dogger
    south 5-6, in the western part increasing 6-7. good, first in the eastern part moderate to poor.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Mon Mar 2 10:07:08 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 4 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.6'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.6'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 9.1'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1022 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.5'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1028 hPa.
    Night: around 3.3'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1027 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 2.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1011 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 7.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around -0.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 0.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1018 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.1'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 8.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1020 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1016 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~996 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 2.2 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~80%, and 991 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, freezing rain about 1.0 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~72%, and 996 hPa.
    Night: around 0.3'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.1 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 997 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:34 am

    Lots of space for the sun and (very) soft. Sometimes there is a chance of it in the nights and mornings
    fog.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 80 60 50 90 60 60 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 10 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/1 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 3 3 3 3/6 2/5 1/4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 15 15 17 14/18 12/15 15
    Wind direction S NW E SE S NE E
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 2 2 2


    Long term, Monday March 9, 2026 to Monday March 16, 2026:
    Sunny periods and a small chance (20%) of precipitation, later the chance of more increases
    cloud cover and precipitation increased to 40%. Temperatures are (well) above long-term
    average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:34 UTC 020326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    low, 971, southeast of Iceland is moving northeast. associated trough will reach the
    North Sea at night. High, 1028, is lying over the British Isles at the end of the
    period.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    south 4-5, decreasing 3-4. good.

    Humber
    south 5-6, decreasing 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    south 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5. later risk of light rain. good, decreasing
    moderate, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south 3-4, veering mainly north. good.

    Thames
    south 3-4, veering northwest. good, decreasing moderate to poor.

    Humber
    south 4-5, temporary decreasing 3-4, veering northwest. good, decreasing moderate to
    poor, locally risk of fog.

    German Bight
    south 4-5, veering west 3-4. good, decreasing moderate to poor, locally risk of fog.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 4-5, veering northwest. first risk of light rain. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Tue Mar 3 10:07:06 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 5 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.8'C, overcast, rain about 3.2 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 4.1 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.4'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1018 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.9'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.6'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 3.4'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1025 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 0.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1014 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1024 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around -0.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1019 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1018 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, overcast, rain about 2.8 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.5'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1020 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~998 hPa).
    Dawn: around -1.8'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 999 hPa.
    Midday: around -1.3'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 1.1 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 998 hPa.
    Night: around -0.9'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 998 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:15 am

    Lots of space for the sun and (very) soft. Sometimes there is a chance of it in the nights and mornings
    fog.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 70 50 90 60 60 70 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 0 20 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/1 0/1 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 3 3 3/6 2/5 1/4 3/6
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 14 17 14/18 12/15 15 14/17
    Wind direction NW E SE S NE O SW
    Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 2 2 2 2


    Long term, Tuesday March 10, 2026 to Tuesday March 17, 2026:
    Sunny periods and a small chance (20%) of precipitation, later the chance of more increases
    cloud cover and precipitation increased to 40%. The temperatures are probably (well)
    above the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:14 UTC 030326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1028, over the British Isles is moving eastwards towards the German Bight.

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

    Thames
    north 2-3, soon increasing northeast 3-4. good.

    Humber
    north 3-4, veering northeast. good.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 3-4, soon veering north to northeast, in the northern part decreasing 2-3. good.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 3-4, from the west decreasing variable 1-3. locally temporary
    light rain. good.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4, decreasing east 2-3. good, especially later risk of fog.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4, decreasing east 2-3. good, especially later in the southern part risk
    of fog.

    Humber
    east to northeast 3-4, veering east to southeast. good.

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

    Dogger
    variable 1-3, from the west increasing south to southeast 3-4. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Wed Mar 4 10:07:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 6 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 9.5'C, overcast, rain about 2.6 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, overcast, rain about 3.6 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.6 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.1 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 10.0'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1020 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.4'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 4.1'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 1.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1017 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 6.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around -1.4'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.0'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around -1.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1025 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 6.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1023 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.0'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 6.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1025 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~984 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.2'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 3.3 mm, SSE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 988 hPa.
    Midday: around 2.9'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 3.9 mm, S wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~75%, and 984 hPa.
    Night: around 1.7'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 4.0 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 982 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:44 am

    Plenty of room for the sun and (very) mild until Monday. In the night and mornings sometimes a chance of fog. It will still be dry at the weekend, but will increase on Monday
    the chance of a shower. From Tuesday it will become more changeable, but it will remain so
    soft.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 80 90 70 60 70 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 0 10 10 60 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0/2 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 3 3/6 2/5 1/4 3/6 6
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 17 18 13/16 16 15 12/15
    Wind direction O SE S NO O Z Z
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 2 2 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday March 11, 2026 to Wednesday March 18, 2026:
    Approximately 50% chance of rain or showers every day, with gradually more wind. There is
    lots of clouds, but the sun shines every now and then. The chance of temperatures above normal remain high (approx. 75%).

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:33 UTC 040326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1030, over the German Bight is moving to Poland. Trough west of Ireland is
    moving to the Irish Sea.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly east 3-4. poor with fog, increasing good.

    Thames
    east to southeast 3-4. good, in the south and in the west possibly fog.

    Humber
    east to southeast 3-4. good.

    German Bight
    variable 2-4, gradually southeast 3-4, later possibly 5. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the north increasing 4-5. good.


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

    Thames
    southeast 3-4. good.

    Humber
    southeast 3-4. good, in the west risk of fog.

    German Bight
    southeast 3-4, first possibly 5. good, in the south locally risk of fog.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the north 4-5. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thu Mar 5 10:07:16 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 7 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, E wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~72%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1019 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.6'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.1'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 4.3'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1025 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 1.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.2 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 6.8'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1025 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
    Dawn: around -2.0'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 4.1'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1027 hPa.
    Night: around -1.5'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1028 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.8'C, quite cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1023 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.4'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.6'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~989 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.2'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.3 mm, SSW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~72%, and 983 hPa.
    Midday: around 1.7'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.8 mm, SSW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~71%, and 989 hPa.
    Night: around 1.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, freezing rain about 1.2 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~70%, and 995 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:29 am

    Plenty of room for the sun until Monday and very mild during the day. At night and
    early morning chance of fog. It will still be dry at the weekend, starting on Monday
    the chance of showers increases.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 80 80 60 60 50 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 10 10 10 20 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/1 0/1 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 4 5 5 4 6 6
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 18 17 15/18 18 16 14/17
    Wind direction SE S NO O SW SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 2 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Thursday March 12, 2026 to Thursday March 19, 2026:
    Daily 30-50% chance of rain or showers, with gradually more wind. The
    chance of temperatures above normal remains high (approx. 75%).

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:26 UTC 050326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1029, over Poland is slowly moving eastwards. A trough over the British Isles
    is slowly moving to Dogger and Humber.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southeast 2-4. good.

    Thames
    southeast 3-4. good.

    Humber
    southeast 3-4. moderate to good, in the west locally poor or fog.

    German Bight
    southeast 3-4. moderate to good, later in the east possibly poor.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 3-4, in the west first 4-5. moderate to good, in the west poor or
    fog.


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

    Thames
    southeast 3-4, decreasing south to southeast 2-3. good.

    Humber
    south to southeast 2-4, at night in the west increasing north to northwest 4-5,
    possibly 6. moderate to good, in the northwestern part decreasing poor or fog.

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

    Dogger
    south to southeast 2-4, gradually in the northwestern part north 5-6, possibly temporary 7. in the northwestern part occasional rain or a shower. moderate to good,
    in the west poor or fog, gradually in the northwestern part increasing moderate to
    poor.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Fri Mar 6 10:07:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 8 March 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 8.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.1'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 4.7'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1025 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 1.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1021 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1026 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1030 hPa).
    Dawn: around -2.2'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1029 hPa.
    Midday: around 5.6'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1030 hPa.
    Night: around -0.5'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1030 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 7.6'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1019 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.0'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.9 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 8.2'C, overcast, rain about 2.6 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.2'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1003 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.5'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 2.9 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1002 hPa.
    Night: around 0.3'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.9 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1000 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 5:56 am

    Very mild until Monday, periods of sun and dry. Chances are from Tuesday
    a shower but persistently mild. Chance of fog during the night and early morning.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 80 50 40 70 30 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 0 10 50 50 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/1 0/1 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 5 5 4 6 6 7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 16 17 17 12/16 13/16 14/17
    Wind direction S N O SW SW SW SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 2 3 3 3 4


    Long term, Friday March 13, 2026 to Friday March 20, 2026:
    Significant rain possible on Friday. After that, a 30-50% chance of rain or rain every day
    shower. The uncertainty in the temperature is initially large, but gradually
    it seems to be getting less soft.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:21 UTC 060326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1028, over Poland is slowly moving eastwards. Weak trough over the Dogger is
    moving to the Netherlands. High is building over England.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3, later increasing northeast 2-4. in the afternoon rain or a shower.
    good, decreasing moderate to poor, risk of fog.

    Thames
    variable 1-3, gradually increasing north 3-4. from the afternoon especially in the
    west rain or a shower. good, decreasing moderate to poor, risk of fog.

    Humber
    mainly south 1-3, from the western part veering north 3-4, occasionally 5. later
    occasional rain or a shower. moderate to poor, locally fog, gradually in the northwestern part increasing good.

    German Bight
    mainly south 1-3, later in the west veering northwest 2-4. good, later in the west
    possibly moderate to poor, small risk fog.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 4-5, in the eastern part variable 1-3, gradually everywhere north
    to northwest 3-4. later risk of rain. moderate to poor, locally fog, gradually in
    the western part increasing good.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 2-4, soon increasing 3-4. risk of light rain. moderate to poor, risk of
    fog.

    Thames
    north 3-4, later veering northeast. occasionally light rain. moderate to poor, risk
    of fog.

    Humber
    north to northwest 3-4, later veering northeast 2-4. occasionally light rain. good,
    in the southeastern part moderate to poor, locally fog.

    German Bight
    mainly south 1-3, from the western part veering north to northwest 3-4. occasionally
    light rain. good, from the western part decreasing moderate to poor, locally fog.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 3-4, later decreasing variable 1-3. first occasionally light rain.
    good, in the eastern part moderate to poor, locally fog, gradually everywhere good.


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

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 9 March 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.5'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.1'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 5.1'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 1.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1012 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1027 hPa.
    Midday: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1027 hPa.
    Night: around 6.8'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1027 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1029 hPa).
    Dawn: around -1.6'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1031 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1029 hPa.
    Night: around 0.5'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1028 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 7.9'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1016 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.9'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 8.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~992 hPa).
    Dawn: around -0.1'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 998 hPa.
    Midday: around 1.2'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 2.6 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 992 hPa.
    Night: around 1.7'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 4.8 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 986 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 5:39 am

    Initially still (very) mild and dry weather with sunny periods and at night morning chance of fog. A chance of showers from Tuesday, but persistently mild. Later
    more wind during the week and an increasing chance of rain.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 50 50 70 30 40 40 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 10 30 40 40 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/1 0/1 0/1 2/7
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 5 4 6 6 7 7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 13 15 17 12/16 13/16 13/16 12/16
    Wind direction N E SW SW SW SW SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 3 3 3 4 4


    Long term, Saturday March 14, 2026 to Saturday March 21, 2026:
    After that, a 30-50% chance of rain or showers every day. The maximum temperature is
    usually close to the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:45 UTC 070326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1028, over England moving to Denmark. in the evening a minor low develops over
    the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4. moderate to poor, risk of fog.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4. moderate to good, in the east moderate to poor and first risk of fog.

    Humber
    mainly north 2-3 possibly occasionally 4. moderate to good, in the east moderate to
    poor and first risk of fog.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 2-3. later risk of an isolated shower. moderate to poor, in the
    east risk of fog.

    Dogger
    mainly northwest 2-3, later increasing south 3-4. good.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4, later decreasing east 2-3. moderate to poor, risk of fog.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4, later veering east. moderate to good, decreasing moderate to poor and
    risk of fog.

    Humber
    mainly north 2-3, increasing mainly east 3-4. moderate to good, in the east poor or
    fog.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 2-3, gradually veering mainly east. an isolated shower. poor or
    fog, in the west moderate to good.

    Dogger
    south 3-4. risk of an isolated shower. moderate to good.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sun Mar 8 10:07:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 10 March 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.6'C, overcast, snow about 0.9 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.4 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1020 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1020 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 1.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1006 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 7.1'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1025 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.8'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.1'C, clear skies, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 1.8'C, clear skies, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1024 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 8.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 8.0'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 9.6'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 9.3'C, overcast, rain about 2.7 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1005 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~981 hPa).
    Dawn: around 2.2'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.2 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 979 hPa.
    Midday: around 1.7'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 981 hPa.
    Night: around 1.7'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, mixed rain and snow about 3.0 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 978 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 4:51 am

    Initially there is a chance of (dense) fog during the night and morning. Chance of one during the day
    single showers and persistently mild. More wind and increasing towards the weekend
    chance of rain.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 50 70 30 30 30 20 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 10 30 60 40 80 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/1 1/3 0/1 2/7 1/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 3 6 6 7 7 4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 17 12/16 13/16 13/16 12/16 9/12
    Wind direction O VAR SW SW SW SW SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 2 1 3 3 4 4 2


    Long term, Sunday March 15, 2026 to Sunday March 22, 2026:
    30-40% chance of rain or showers every day, but also room for the sun. The maximum temperature is usually around the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:30 UTC 080326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    a minor low over the German Bight is declining. high, 1034, over Eastern Europe
    moving slowly eastwards.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3, later increasing northeast 2-3. poor or fog.

    Thames
    east 2-3, later decreasing variable 1-3. poor or fog.

    Humber
    mainly east 2-3, especially first occasionally 4. moderate to good, decreasing poor
    or fog.

    German Bight
    mainly east 2-3, increasing 3-4. first occasional showers. moderate to good, in the
    south and later also in the north poor or fog.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 3-4. first occasional showers. good, later decreasing poor or fog.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 2-3, veering east, later veering southeast. later risk of a shower. poor
    or fog.

    Thames
    variable 1-3, gradually mainly south 2-3. poor or fog.

    Humber
    east to southeast 2-3. poor or fog.

    German Bight
    mainly east 3-4, decreasing 2-3. poor or fog.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 3-4. poor or fog.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Mon Mar 9 10:07:22 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 11 March 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1025 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 2.8 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1022 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 4.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 6.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 3.5'C, overcast, snow about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1001 hPa.
    Night: around 2.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1001 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 7.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1023 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 1.2'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.7'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 2.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1021 hPa.

    British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 995 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1003 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.5 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1009 hPa.
    Night: around 8.8'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1004 hPa.

    Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~971 hPa).
    Dawn: around 0.4'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.7 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 973 hPa.
    Midday: around 0.5'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 3.8 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 971 hPa.
    Night: around -0.1'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 3.0 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 969 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:50 am

    A changeable weather type with periods of rain, especially on Wednesday and Friday. The
    temperatures are around or slightly below the long-term average.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 70 30 30 30 20 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 40 90 40 90 60 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/2 1/4 0/1 2/7 1/3 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 5 6 4 5 3 1/5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 14 13 12 10/13 9/12 10/13
    Wind direction VAR SW SW SW SW SW SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 1 3 3 4 4 2 4


    Long term, Monday March 16, 2026 to Monday March 23, 2026:
    30-50% chance of rain or showers every day, but also some room for the sun every now and then.
    The maximum temperature is usually around the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:42 UTC 090326.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1036, over eastern Europe is slowly moving eastwards and is declining. Weak
    trough is slowly moving eastwards across the North Sea from Tuesday.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southeast 2-3, gradually variable 2-4. increasing risk a shower. fog or
    poor, especially in the coastal area temporary possibly increasing moderate.

    Thames
    south to southeast 2-3, gradually variable 2-4. in the south increasing risk a shower. fog or poor, especially in the coastal area temporary possibly increasing
    moderate.

    Humber
    mainly south 2-3, in the west soon occasionally 4. fog or poor, later in the west
    possibly increasing moderate.

    German Bight
    variable 1-3, from the west gradually west to southwest 2-4. fog or poor, in the
    eastern part in the morning and afternoon moderate.

    Dogger
    mainly south 2-4. fog or poor, later in the west possibly increasing moderate.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 2-3, gradually west to southwest. possibly occasionally light rain or a
    shower. fog or poor, in the western part increasing moderate to good.

    Thames
    variable 2-4, gradually southwest. possibly occasionally light rain or a shower. fog
    or poor, in the western part increasing moderate to good.

    Humber
    south 2-4, gradually veering southwest 3-4. from the west soon occasional rain or a
    shower. fog or poor, in the western part increasing moderate to good.

    German Bight
    west to southwest 2-4, from the west backing mainly south. later in the west occasional rain or a shower. fog or poor.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 3-4. from the west soon occasional rain or a shower. fog or poor,
    in the western part increasing moderate to good.


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