* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 17 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 18.9'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1019 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~87%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 9.2'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1021 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.7'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 4.1'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.8'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 17.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 12.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1016 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 10.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1005 hPa.
Midday: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 9.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1012 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 998 hPa.
Midday: around 3.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1001 hPa.
Night: around 2.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1001 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:36 am

Fairly mild, periods of sun and most dry. Temporarily during the weekend
more changeable and from Sunday also less mild.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 50 60 40 30 40 50 60
Precipitation probability (%) 30 20 30 70 50 30 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0/1 1/6 0/3 0/2 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 7 6 8 5 4 2
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 17 18 17 14 13 13/17
Wind direction S W S SW NW NO NO
Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 2 3 3 3


Long term, Wednesday April 22, 2026 to Wednesday April 29, 2026:
Uncertain forecast: 50% chance of fairly warm and mainly dry spring weather and 50%
on a cool and more changeable weather.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:21 UTC 150426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Complex low, 987, west of the British Isles is changing little. Associated weak
trough is slowly moving northeastwards across the North Sea.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
south 4-5, veering southwest. occasionally light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Thames
south 4-5, occasionally 6, later veering southwest. occasionally light rain. good,
in precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
south 4-5, occasionally 6, later veering southwest. occasionally rain or drizzle.
good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
south to southeast 4-5, in the southeastern part 2-3, later everywhere south to
southeast 4-5, in the northwestern part possibly 6. in the west occasionally rain or
drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate, later possibly poor.

Dogger
south to southeast 5-6, later veering south to southwest. rain, then an isolated
shower. good, in precipitation and locally moderate to poor.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 4-5. good.

Thames
southwest 4-5. first in the east risk of light rain. good.

Humber
southwest 4-5, possibly 6, in the west temporary increasing 5-6. first risk of light
rain. good.

German Bight
south to southeast 4-5, in the northwestern part possibly 6, soon veering southwest,
decreasing mainly 4. occasionally rain or drizzle, later no significant precipitation. good, in precipitation and temporary in the northwestern part moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
south to southwest 5-6. first in the northeastern part an isolated shower. good, in
precipitation moderate, in the east first possibly poor.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 18 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.9'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 19.6'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 15.7'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1018 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 16.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.5'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 3.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.3'C, clear skies, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 16.6'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 11.5'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 6.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 9.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 9.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1024 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.3'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.5 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 2.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 2.2'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:23 am

Slightly changeable from Saturday and lower temperatures from Sunday. Tuesday and probably dry on Wednesday.

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Sunshine (%) 40 40 30 40 50 50 50
Precipitation probability (%) 20 20 50 30 30 20 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/2 0/1 0/1 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 6 9 5 5 4 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 19 18 15 13 15 15
Wind direction SW Z W N N NO NO
Wind force (bft) 3 2 2 3 3 3 3


Long term, Thursday April 23, 2026 to Thursday April 30, 2026:
Initially there is a good chance (60-70% chance) of a fairly cool and slightly changeable day
weather type. The uncertainty in the temperature is greater than average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:22 UTC 160426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Complex low, 989, northwest of the British Isles changing little. High, 1025, is
expected over Denmark at the end of the period.

Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 3-4, especially first possibly 5, later backing south to southeast. good.

Thames
south to southwest 3-4, possibly 5. good.

Humber
southwest 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, later backing south. good.

German Bight
southwest 3-4, decreasing 2-3. good.

Dogger
southwest 4-5, first possibly 6, soon decreasing 3-4, backing south to southeast.
good.


Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
south to southeast 2-4, later veering south to southwest 3-4. good.

Thames
south to southwest 3-4, backing south to southeast. good.

Humber
south to southwest 3-4. good.

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

Dogger
south to southeast 3-4. especially later an isolated shower. good, in precipitation
possibly moderate.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 19 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 20.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 16.1'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1016 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 14.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 11.2'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.2'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 12.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.4 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 6.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 3.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1025 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.5'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 5.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 7.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1025 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1027 hPa.
Night: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1027 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.1'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 3.5'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 3.4'C, overcast, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1025 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:10 am

Changeable until Monday and lower temperatures from Sunday. From
Tuesday will be dry with sunny spells, but quite cool.

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Sunshine (%) 30 20 30 40 70 70 70
Precipitation probability (%) 20 50 70 50 20 20 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 2 1/5 1/3 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 9 5 5 4 3 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 16 14 13 15 17 15/18
Wind direction SW W NW N NO NO NW
Wind force (bft) 2 2 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Friday April 24, 2026 to Friday May 1, 2026:
Initially there is a good chance (70-80% chance) of a fairly cool and slightly changeable day
weather type. After that, the chance of maximum temperatures above the long-term increases
average. However, the uncertainty in the temperature is much greater than normal.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:29 UTC 170426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Low, 992, west of Scotland moving to the Faroes. Associated trough is expected over
Thames and German Bight at the end of the period. High, 1025, the Baltic Sea changing little.

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

Thames
south 3-4, occasionally 5, gradually veering southwest. good.

Humber
mainly south 3-4, occasionally 5. good.

German Bight
south to southeast 3-4. good.

Dogger
south to southwest 4-5, later decreasing 3-4. especially later occasional rain.
moderate to good.


Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 2-3, later veering west to northwest. especially later occasionally showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Thames
southwest 3-4, later veering west. especially later occasionally showery rain. good,
in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Humber
south to southwest 3-4, veering west to southwest. occasionally showery rain. good,
in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
south to southeast 3-4, veering south to southwest. especially later in the western
part showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
southwest 3-4, occasionally 5. first in the eastern part occasionally showery rain.
good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 20 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.4'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 20.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1012 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.2'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 10.4'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.8'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 7.5'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1028 hPa.
Night: around 3.5'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1027 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 11.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1015 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1027 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 9.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 8.6'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1036 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1032 hPa.
Midday: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1036 hPa.
Night: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1036 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:45 am

First a shower and maximum temperatures around or slightly below long-term average. On Tuesday and Wednesday temperatures are around average, lots of sun and
dry, then gradually more cloudy and maximum temperatures dropping to
values below the long-term average.

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sunshine (%) 20 40 40 70 70 60 60
Precipitation probability (%) 50 30 30 10 10 10 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 1 3 1/2 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 5 4 3 3 5 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15/18 14 13 15 17 15/18 14/17
Wind direction W NW N NO NO N NW
Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Saturday April 25, 2026 to Saturday May 2, 2026:
Slightly changeable and initially colder than the long-term average. After King's Day gradually less cold.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:18 UTC 180426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
low, 998, north of Scotland moving slowly northeast. associated trough moving in the
morning and afternoon across the coastal area eastwards. high, 1027, west of France
will move to Ireland.

Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
west to northwest 3-4. first showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
mainly west 2-4. first showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
west to southwest 3-4, veering northwest. first occasional rain, later occasional
showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
southwest 3-4, veering west. first occasional rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
west to southwest 3-4, veering northwest. later occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northwest 3-4, veering north. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
mainly west 2-4, veering northwest. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
northwest 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
west 3-4, veering northwest 4-5. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
northwest 3-4, increasing 4-5. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 21 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 20.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1009 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 10.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 5.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1022 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 8.0'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 4.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1022 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~85%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 3.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1016 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1031 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1030 hPa.
Midday: around 9.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1031 hPa.
Night: around 7.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1030 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1026 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1038 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1039 hPa.
Midday: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1038 hPa.
Night: around 4.3'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1037 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:30 am

Temperatures around average on Tuesday and Wednesday, lots of sun and dry afterwards
gradually becoming more cloudy and maximum temperatures dropping to values below
long-term average.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunshine (%) 40 40 50 80 50 20 20
Precipitation probability (%) 40 30 10 10 10 10 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 4 3 4 4 5 6
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 14 13 16 18 17 16 14
Wind direction NW N O NO N NW NW
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Sunday April 26, 2026 to Sunday May 3, 2026:
Slightly changeable and a reasonable chance (50-60%) of temperatures below long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:07 UTC 190426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
high, 1027, over Ireland will move towards Iceland. trough over Germany and Sweden
is slowly moving to the German Bight.

Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
north 3-4, veering northeast. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly
moderate.

Thames
northwest 3-4, veering north to northeast. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation
possibly moderate.

Humber
northwest 3-4, veering north. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly
moderate.

German Bight
northwest 3-4, increasing 4-5. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly
moderate.

Dogger
northwest 3-4. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 3-4. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
north to northeast 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
north 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
northwest 4-5, veering north. in the eastern part veering northeast. occasional
showers. in the eastern part gradually rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
northwest 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 22 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 18.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~69%, and 1014 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1019 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.6'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 5.9'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1023 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 6.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 8.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1018 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~41%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1009 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1030 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1030 hPa.
Midday: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1030 hPa.
Night: around 8.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1030 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1026 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1032 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.8'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1033 hPa.
Midday: around 5.2'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1032 hPa.
Night: around 4.5'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1031 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:30 am

Wednesday temperatures around average, lots of sun and dry, then gradually
more clouds and maximum temperatures dropping to values well below
long-term average.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Sunshine (%) 30 70 90 50 30 30 30
Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 10 10 20 20 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/3 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 4 3 4 6 6 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 14 15 17 17 15 14 12/15
Wind direction N O NO N NW NW N
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Monday April 27, 2026 to Monday May 4, 2026:
Slightly changeable and a reasonable chance (50%) of temperatures below long-term
average. Not much precipitation is expected.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:16 UTC 200426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1035, over Iceland remains fairly stationary. Trough over the German Bight
moving southwestwards across the Netherlands on Monday.

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

Thames
north 3-4, veering northeast, later increasing 4-5. first a shower, later occasional
rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
north 3-4, soon veering northeast, later increasing 4-5. first a shower, especially
later occasional rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
northeast 3-4, in the southern part later increasing 5-6. occasional rain. good, in
precipitation moderate.

Dogger
north 2-4, soon veering northeast. first a shower, especially later occasional rain.
good, in precipitation moderate.


Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover Thames Humber
east to northeast 4-5. good.

German Bight
east to northeast 3-4, in the southern part 5-6. good.

Dogger
east to northeast 3-4. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 23 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.2'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 19.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.3'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 16.2'C, clear skies, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 12.4'C, clear skies, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1021 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.9'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 13.3'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 7.4'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 5.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1013 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 13.8'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 9.0'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1018 hPa.

Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1005 hPa.
Midday: around 8.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around 4.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1005 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1030 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1030 hPa.
Midday: around 10.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1030 hPa.
Night: around 8.7'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1028 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.2'C, overcast, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 11.5'C, overcast, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1024 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1026 hPa.
Midday: around 4.3'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:09 am

Periods of sun and dry. Chance of fog during the night to Thursday. The
maximum temperature gradually drops to values below the long-term average.

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Sunshine (%) 70 90 50 30 30 30 60
Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 20 20 20 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 3 4 6 6 5 4
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 17 17 15 14 12/15 14/19
Wind direction O NO N NW NW N NO
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 2


Long term, Tuesday April 28, 2026 to Tuesday May 5, 2026:
Dry and quite a lot of sun. Only slightly increasing precipitation chances later in the period
(20-30%). The temperature is probably below the long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:10 UTC 210426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1041, southwest of Iceland is changing little. Associated ridge over the northern part of the North Sea is building and is moving to the German Bight.

Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 4-5, soon increasing 5-6. good.

Thames
east to northeast 4-5, occasionally 6. good.

Humber
east to northeast 4-5, in the south temporary possibly 6. good.

German Bight
north to northeast 2-4, in the south east to northeast especially first 4-5, temporary possibly 6. good.

Dogger
northeast mainly 4. good.


Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
east to northeast 4-5, especially first possibly 6. good.

Thames
east to northeast 4-5, especially first possibly 6, later decreasing 3-4. good.

Humber
east to northeast 4-5, decreasing 3-4. good.

German Bight
north to northeast 2-4, in the southeastern part temporary variable 1-3, later in
the north backing north to northwest. good, in the north possibly decreasing moderate to poor.

Dogger
northeast mainly 4. good, in the northeastern part temporary possibly decreasing
moderate to poor.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 24 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 17.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.5'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 16.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1019 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.9'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 13.8'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 7.9'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 2.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1007 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 15.7'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 10.1'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 8.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1007 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.0'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 9.0'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1025 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.7'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1023 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1026 hPa.
Midday: around 3.6'C, overcast, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1028 hPa.
Night: around 3.0'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1029 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:40 am

Periods of sun and dry. Chance of fog during the night to Thursday. The
maximum temperature is around or slightly below the long-term average.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 90 70 50 40 30 70 70
Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 1 3 4 5 2 2
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 17 15 14 12/15 13/17 13/17
Wind direction NO N NW NW N NO NO
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Wednesday April 29, 2026 to Wednesday May 6, 2026:
Dry and quite a lot of sun. Only slightly increasing precipitation chances later in the period
(20-30%). The temperature is probably below the long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:14 UTC 220426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1036, north of Scotland is slowly moving southeast. Associated ridge over the
North Sea is fairly stationary.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
east to northeast 4-5, temporary increasing 5-6. good.

Thames
east to northeast 3-4, increasing 4-5. good.

Humber
east to northeast 3-4, occasionally 5. good, possibly moderate.

German Bight
mainly north 3-4, later in the northeastern part increasing north to northwest 4-5.
good, possibly moderate.

Dogger
northeast 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover Thames
northeast 4-5, decreasing 3-4. good.

Humber
mainly northeast 3-4. good, possibly moderate.

German Bight
north to northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part soon increasing 5-6. good, possibly
moderate.

Dogger
north to northeast 3-4. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 25 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 17.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 12.4'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1019 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 14.5'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 8.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1015 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.3'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1003 hPa.
Midday: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 1.5 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around 1.2'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.2 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1006 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.1'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 17.2'C, clear skies, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, clear skies, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1015 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 10.7'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1004 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 9.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1023 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 11.0'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1021 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.9'C, overcast, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 3.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 3.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1022 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:26 am

Periods of sun and dry. Chance of fog during the night on Friday and Saturday. Temperatures are slightly below the long-term average, but there is a chance of frost at night is small.

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


Long term, Thursday April 30, 2026 to Thursday May 7, 2026:
Dry and periods of sunshine. Only slightly increasing precipitation chances later in the period
(20-30%). The temperature will probably be below and then around it
long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:20 UTC 230426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1034, near Scotland remains fairly stationary. Associated ridge over the North
Sea is slowly moving southwestwards.

Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
east to northeast 4-5, increasing 5-6. good.

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

Humber
northeast 3-4. good.

German Bight
northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 6. good.

Dogger
mainly north 2-4, in the eastern part 4-5. good.


Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
east to northeast 5-6, decreasing 3-4. good.

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

Humber German Bight Dogger
no significant change.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 26 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.2'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 19.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 15.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1017 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.9'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 17.0'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 12.8'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 12.7'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 7.4'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1021 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 0.6'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.9 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 1.0'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.5 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1014 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.5'C, clear skies, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 17.9'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1018 hPa.

Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1002 hPa.
Midday: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 2.2 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around 4.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1006 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 10.5'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1023 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~93%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 11.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 10.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1024 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 4.7'C, overcast, snow about 0.6 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 4.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1016 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:58 am

Periods of sun and dry. Chance of fog during the night to Saturday. The temperatures
are slightly below the long-term average.

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Sunshine (%) 60 60 70 40 50 70 70
Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 20 20 10 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 3 4 4 5 5 4
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 17 15 16 17 17 17
Wind direction N NW N NO NO NO NO
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Friday May 1, 2026 to Friday May 8, 2026:
Dry at first and periods of sunshine. Gradually slightly increasing precipitation chances (30%)
and a little less sun. The temperature forecast is uncertain.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:37 UTC 240426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
high, 1028, over the British Isles is slowly moving to the southern part of the
North Sea.

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

Thames
northeast 3-4. good.

Humber
north to northeast 2-4. good.

German Bight
north to northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 5-6. good.

Dogger
north to northwest 3-4, in the west variable 1-3. good.


Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
east to northeast 3-4, later decreasing 2-3. good.

Thames
northeast 3-4, gradually variable 1-3. good, later in the western part possibly poor
or fog.

Humber
north to northeast 2-4, gradually mainly west 1-3. good.

German Bight
northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 5-6. good.

Dogger
northwest 3-4, in the west variable 1-3, later mainly north. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 27 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 19.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 16.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1015 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.4'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 17.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1019 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.7'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~43%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1021 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 1.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1022 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 17.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~50%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~71%, and 1018 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 1.1 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 3.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1012 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1026 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1026 hPa.
Midday: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1028 hPa.
Night: around 10.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1028 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.4'C, overcast, rain about 2.8 mm, SE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 6.3'C, overcast, snow about 6.0 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 6.3'C, overcast, rain about 2.8 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1009 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:57 am

Partly to heavily cloudy on Monday and later in the day in the north and west possibly some rain. Then sunny and warmer every day. Thursday and Friday will be
it is warmer than 20 °C in most places.

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sunshine (%) 70 70 50 70 80 80 80
Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 20 10 0 0 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/1 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 5 4 5 5 6 8
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 16 17 17 18 21 24
Wind direction W N N NO NO O SE
Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 3 3 3 3


Long term, Saturday May 2, 2026 to Saturday May 9, 2026:
Transition to changeable weather with more clouds and approximately 40% energy every day
precipitation. The uncertainty in temperature forecasts is increasing sharply. The chance of
temperatures above the long-term average is about 20%, the chance of temperatures below the long-term average by approximately 30%.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:51 UTC 250426.

Gale warnings:
German Bight
northwest 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
High, 1022, over the southeast of England is declining. A second high develops over
the Norwegian Sea, 1027, and moving southwards to the North Sea.

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

Thames
variable 1-3, later increasing north to northeast 3-4. good.

Humber
west 2-3, occasionally 4, veering north to northeast 3-4. good.

German Bight
northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 6, possibly 7. good.

Dogger
north to northwest 3-4, later veering north to northeast 2-4. good.


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

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

Humber
north to northeast 3-4, decreasing east to northeast 2-3, later veering east to
southeast. good.

German Bight
north to northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part first 6, decreasing north 3-4,
later 2-3. good.

Dogger
north to northeast 2-4, decreasing east 2-3, later veering southeast. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 28 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 18.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1011 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1015 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~45%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1021 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.2'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 4.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1024 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.3'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 17.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 12.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1016 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 0.5 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 3.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1017 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1029 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 10.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1029 hPa.
Night: around 9.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1028 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.0'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 11.6'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1028 hPa.
Night: around 10.4'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1028 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.6'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 6.9'C, overcast, rain about 3.0 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 6.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1009 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:02 am

Sunny and warmer every day. It will be Friday and Saturday in most places 20-25°C.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunshine (%) 70 50 70 90 90 90 70
Precipitation probability (%) 0 20 10 0 0 10 30
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/1 0 0 0 0 0/1
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 3 5 5 5 8 9
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 17 17 18 21 24 22
Wind direction N N NO NO O SE SW
Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 3 3 2


Long term, Sunday May 3, 2026 to Sunday May 10, 2026:
Transition to changeable weather with more clouds and 30-40% weather every day precipitation. The uncertainty in temperature forecasts is increasing sharply. The chance of
temperatures above the long-term average is approximately 30%, the chance of temperatures below the long-term average approximately 20%.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:23 UTC 260426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1027, over Dogger moving slowly to the German Bight. A trough reaches the
Dogger at the end of the period.

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

Thames
east 2-3, possibly 4, increasing northeast 3-4. good.

Humber
east to southeast 2-3, soon increasing 2-4. good.

German Bight
north to northwest 2-3, in the northeastern part temporary 4, later decreasing variable 1-3. good.

Dogger
mainly south 2-3, from the west increasing 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 3-4, later decreasing 2-3. good.

Thames
east to northeast 3-4, decreasing east 2-3. good.

Humber
east to southeast 3-4, veering south to southeast, temporary decreasing variable 1-3.
good.

German Bight
variable 1-3, in the northeastern part possibly 4. good.

Dogger
south to southeast 3-4. occasional rain. good, in precipitation moderate.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 29 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1011 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 17.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1015 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 12.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1025 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 5.8'C, overcast, snow about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 3.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1023 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 2.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1022 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.8'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 11.1'C, clear skies, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1028 hPa.
Night: around 9.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1027 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.5'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 11.4'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1024 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 4.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1009 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1:28 am

Sunny at first with a significant increase in temperature. Friday and Saturday will be
it is 20-25 °C in most places. There will be clouds over the weekend
about a 50% chance of rain.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Sunshine (%) 50 70 90 90 90 70 40
Precipitation probability (%) 20 0 0 0 10 30 50
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0 0 0 0/1 1/4
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 6 6 7 8 11 11
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 17 18 21 24 22 18/22
Wind direction N NO NO O SE SW SW
Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 3 3 2 3


Long term, Monday May 4, 2026 to Monday May 11, 2026:
Changeable weather with about a 40% chance of precipitation every day. Into the uncertainty
the temperature forecast is increasing sharply.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:10 UTC 270426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Weak trough over the west of the North Sea is moving southwards. High, 1029, west of
Ireland is building and is moving to the north of the North Sea.

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

Thames
east to northeast 2-3, increasing 3-4 and in the coastal area temporary backing
north to northeast. later from the northwest occasional rain. good, in precipitation
possibly moderate.

Humber
mainly southeast 2-4, in the west soon mainly north 2-4, later everywhere increasing
3-5 and in the east backing east. from the northwest periods of rain or drizzle.
good, in precipitation moderate, in the western part occasionally poor.

German Bight
variable 1-3, gradually increasing east to northeast 3-4, later in the south possibly 5. in the western part temporary rain. good, in precipitation possibly
moderate.

Dogger
south to southeast 3-4, in the western part northwest, gradually from the north
increasing mainly east 3-5. periods of rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate, in the western part occasionally poor.


Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, gradually 5-6. temporary rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Thames
northeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, later 5-6. occasionally light rain. good, in
precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
east 3-5, in the western part north, soon everywhere northeast 4-5, later in the
south 5-6. especially first light rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate,
possibly poor.

German Bight
northeast 3-4, in the south 4-5. first in the southwest light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Dogger
mainly east 3-5, soon backing northeast. first in the south light rain or drizzle.
good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 30 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~91%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 17.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 17.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 14.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1019 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.8'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1029 hPa.
Midday: around 12.7'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~38%, and 1027 hPa.
Night: around 7.7'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1027 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1019 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 12.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.6 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 9.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1022 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 7.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 12.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 10.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1022 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 11.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 11.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.2'C, overcast, snow about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 3.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1008 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:27 am

Sunny and warm at first with maximum temperatures of 20-26 °C. During the weekend and
Monday quite cloudy with about a 60% chance of rain every day. In the
south and east there is also a small (about 30%) on thunderstorms.

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Sunshine (%) 80 90 90 90 40 30 30
Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 0 10 60 70 70
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/3 0/6 1/6
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 7 7 7 10 11 9/12 8/13
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 19 21 24 21/24 18/22 17/22
Wind direction NO NO O SE SW SW SW
Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Tuesday May 5, 2026 to Tuesday May 12, 2026:
The chance of dry weather with plenty of sun increases to about 60%. The uncertainty in temperature forecasts is increasing sharply.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:02 UTC 280426.

Gale warnings:
Dover Thames
northeast 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
High, 1033, over the northern part of the North Sea is changing little.

Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 5-6, occasionally 7. good.

Thames
northeast 5-6, in the west gradually possibly 7. good.

Humber
northeast 4-5, in the southeastern part soon increasing 5-6. good.

German Bight
northeast 3-4, in the south 4-5 and temporary occasionally 6. good.

Dogger
northeast 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 6, occasionally 7. good.

Thames
northeast 5-6, in the west first possibly 7. good.

Humber
northeast 4-5, in the south especially first 5-6. good.

German Bight
northeast 3-4, in the south first 4-5, in the north temporary decreasing 2-3 and
gradually backing north. good.

Dogger
east to northeast 3-4, in the north soon mainly east 2-3. good.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 1 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 18.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 15.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1019 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 17.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 14.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1021 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.8'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 16.2'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~41%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 10.1'C, clear skies, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1025 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 6.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1012 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 13.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 9.1'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1024 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.5'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1023 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 12.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1018 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.9'C, overcast, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 12.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 11.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1017 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 1.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 0.5'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:34 am

Sunny and warm at first with maximum temperatures of 20-26°C. From Saturday more changeable with sometimes rain or a few showers. In the south and east there is
There is also a chance of thunder, especially on Saturday.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 100 90 90 40 30 30 40
Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 10 60 70 70 40
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/3 0/6 1/6 0/2
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 7 9 11 11 12 6/9
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 19 21 24 23 21 18 14/17
Wind direction NO O SE SW SW SW NE
Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Wednesday May 6, 2026 to Wednesday May 13, 2026:
The chance of dry weather with plenty of sun increases to about 70%. Initial the afternoon temperature is probably slightly below the long-term average, later the chance of temperatures above the long-term average increases.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 05:57 UTC 290426.

Gale warnings:
Dover
northeast 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
High, 1033, over the northern part of the North Sea is moving to the north of Germany on Thursday and maintains a ridge across the German Bight.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 6, occasionally 7, later decreasing 5-6. good.

Thames
northeast 5-6. good.

Humber
east to northeast 4-5, in the south gradually and later in the west occasionally 6.
good.

German Bight
east to northeast 2-4, in the north north to northeast, in the south soon increasing
4-5. good.

Dogger
mainly east 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
east to northeast 5-6, later decreasing east 4-5. good.

Thames
east to northeast 5, occasionally 6, veering east to southeast, later decreasing 4-5.
good.

Humber
east to northeast 4-5, especially first possibly 6, veering east to southeast. good.

German Bight
mainly northeast 2-4, in the south first 4-5, gradually veering east to southeast.
good.

Dogger
mainly east 3-4, soon occasionally 5 and gradually veering southeast. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 2 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 14.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 17.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1017 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 17.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 14.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.5 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1015 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.6'C, clear skies, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 19.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~41%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 12.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1019 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1007 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.9'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 15.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~46%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 10.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1022 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.3'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 13.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 7.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1020 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 11.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 10.0'C, overcast, rain about 2.1 mm, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1013 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~93%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 11.3'C, overcast, rain about 3.0 mm, NNE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~86%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1012 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around -0.5'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 1.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1013 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:34 am

More changeable from Saturday with sometimes rain or a few showers. In the south and
In the east there is also a chance of thunder, especially on Saturday. Still warm at the weekend, after that
cooler.

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Sunshine (%) 80 80 40 30 30 50 50
Precipitation probability (%) 0 10 60 80 50 40 30
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 1/5 3/10 0/3 0/1 0/1
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 9 12 12 10 7 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 24 23 21 18 15 14
Wind direction O SE SW S W NO NO
Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Thursday May 7, 2026 to Thursday May 14, 2026:
Initially there is a good chance (70-80%) of dry weather with afternoon temperatures below
long-term average. It will probably get warmer later, but take the chance
even during showers.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 05:41 UTC 300426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1033, over the north of Germany is changing little.

Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover Thames
east 4-5, first possibly 6. good.

Humber
east to southeast 4-5. good.

German Bight
east to southeast 3-4, in the eastern part variable 1-3, in the southwestern part
increasing 4-5. good, in the northeastern part risk of fog.

Dogger
southeast 4-5, in the northeastern part 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
east 4-5, veering southeast 3-4. good.

Thames
east to southeast 4-5, later decreasing 3-4. good.

Humber Dogger
east to southeast 4-5, veering south to southeast. good.

German Bight
east to southeast 3-4, in the southwestern part 4-5, veering south to southeast.
good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:16 am

There is a good chance of rain or showers on Sunday, but it will still be on the warm side.
Gradually dry from Monday with regular sunshine but also a bit cooler.

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Sunshine (%) 90 40 30 30 50 50 40
Precipitation probability (%) 0 60 80 30 20 20 30
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1/10 3/10 0/1 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 12 12 10 7 5 4
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 24 23 21 18 15 14 13/16
Wind direction SE SW Z W NO NO NO
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 2


Long term, Friday May 8, 2026 to Friday May 15, 2026:
Initially there is a good chance (70-80%) of dry weather with afternoon temperatures slightly below
the long-term average. It will probably be from next weekend
warmer, but the chance of showers also increases.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 17:28 UTC 300426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1030, over the north of Germany moving slowly southeastwards. A trough is
expected over Dover at the end of the period.

Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
east to southeast 3-4, occasionally 5, later veering south. good.

Thames
southeast 3-4, occasionally 5. good.

Humber
east to southeast 3-4, occasionally 5. good.

German Bight
east to southeast 2-4, in the southwestern part first 5, gradually veering south to
southeast. good.

Dogger
east to southeast 4-5, later decreasing south to southeast 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly south 3-4, decreasing southwest 2-3. later occasional showers possibly thundery. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Thames
southeast 2-4. good.

Humber
southeast 3-4, occasionally 5. good.

German Bight
south to southeast 3-4. good.

Dogger
south to southeast 3-4, occasionally 5. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 4 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 16.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 13.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 14.1'C, overcast, rain about 3.8 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.4 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1013 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 17.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 12.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1012 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1002 hPa.
Midday: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1001 hPa.
Night: around 3.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1001 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 17.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1017 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.3'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 18.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 10.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1011 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1014 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 10.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1016 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around -0.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 0.2'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around -0.3'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1021 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 4:23 am

Still quite mild on Monday with a few (thunder) showers, especially in the southeast.
Tuesday and Wednesday gradually cooler, especially in the southeast and east periods of rain. Dry and more so in most places on Thursday and Friday
Sun.

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sunshine (%) 40 30 30 50 50 40 50
Precipitation probability (%) 60 80 30 20 20 30 40
Precipitation sum (mm) 1/10 3/10 0/1 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 12 10 7 5 4 4
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 22 21 18 15 14 13/16 14/18
Wind direction SW Z W NO NO NO O
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 2 2


Long term, Saturday May 9, 2026 to Saturday May 16, 2026:
Increasing chance of changeable weather with occasional rain or showers
dry moments with occasional sun. The temperature forecast is uncertain.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:11 UTC 020526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Low develops over Brittany on Saturday and is moving northwards to the south of
England, 1007. Associated trough will reach in the afternoon and evening the southern part of the North Sea and is gradually moving northwards.

Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly south 2-3, soon variable 1-3, gradually mainly east 2-4, later veering mainly
southeast. in the east first an isolated shower. moderate to good, in precipitation
possibly poor.

Thames
southwest 3-4, temporary decreasing variable 1-3, later east to southeast. in the
east first an isolated shower. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor.

Humber
west to southwest 2-4, decreasing variable 1-3, in the west and later everywhere
increasing mainly southeast 2-4. in the east first an isolated shower. moderate to
good, in the east gradually possibly poor or fog.

German Bight
south to southwest 3-4, veering west to southwest, later decreasing 1-3, in the
south variable. in the east first an isolated shower. good, in precipitation and
from the west decreasing moderate, in the south possibly poor or fog.

Dogger
west to southwest 2-4, in the west backing mainly south, later everywhere variable
1-3. in the east first an isolated shower. moderate to good, later in the north
possibly poor or fog.


Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly southeast 2-4, veering mainly southwest. in the east first an isolated shower.
moderate, in precipitation possibly poor.

Thames
east to southeast 3-4, veering south to southeast, later south to southwest. in the
east first an isolated shower. moderate, in precipitation possibly poor.

Humber
east to southeast 2-4, in the south veering south to southeast. in the east first an
isolated shower. moderate, in precipitation possibly poor and in the east first risk
of fog.

German Bight
west to southwest 2-3, in the south variable 1-3, gradually everywhere mainly east
2-4. in the east first an isolated shower. moderate, locally poor or fog.

Dogger
variable 1-3, increasing east to northeast 3-4, later in the north 4-5. in the east
first an isolated shower. moderate, from the north locally decreasing poor or fog.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 5 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 15.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 12.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 13.5'C, overcast, rain about 3.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 11.2'C, overcast, rain about 2.4 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1012 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 15.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.0 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1010 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1001 hPa.
Midday: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.2 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1002 hPa.
Night: around 3.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1004 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 18.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1014 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.8'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 19.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 11.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1010 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1018 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around -1.4'C, overcast, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around -0.6'C, overcast, hail about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around -1.0'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.9 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1024 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 4:20 am

A few showers, especially in the southeast, on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday and
Dry and more sun in most places on Friday. The temperature drops to low values below the long-term average.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunshine (%) 10 20 20 30 40 50 50
Precipitation probability (%) 80 50 60 30 30 50 50
Precipitation sum (mm) 10 1 0/4 0 0 0/1 0/5
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 13 11 8 5/8 5 7 8
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 20 14/17 12/15 15 16/19 15/21
Wind direction Z W NO NO SW SE E
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 2 3 3


Long term, Sunday May 10, 2026 to Sunday May 17, 2026:
Fairly high chance of changeable weather with occasional rain or showers
dry moments with occasional sun. The temperature forecast is uncertain.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 19:10 UTC 020526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
ridge over German Bight and Dogger moving north. trough over the south of the Netherlands moving northwards across the coastal area. second trough will reach from
the southwest the coastal area on Sunday morning whilst moving northeast.

Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
southeast veering south 3-4. first and later occasional showers possibly thundery.
moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor.

Thames
east to southeast 3-4, gradually veering south 2-3. first and later occasional showers possibly thundery. moderate, in precipitation possibly poor.

Humber
east to southeast 2-4. occasional showers possibly thundery. moderate, in precipitation possibly poor.

German Bight
variable 1-3, later mainly east 3-4. gradually occasional showers possibly thundery.
moderate, in precipitation and locally possibly poor, later in the north risk of fog.

Dogger
variable 1-3, gradually east to northeast 3-4. later an isolated shower. moderate to
poor, risk of fog.


Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly southwest 3-4. first occasional showers possibly thundery. moderate to good.

Thames
mainly south 2-4. occasional showers, first possibly with thunderstorm. moderate, in
precipitation possibly poor.

Humber
variable 2-4. occasional showers, first possibly with thunderstorm. moderate to poor,
risk of fog.

German Bight
mainly east, gradually variable 2-4. occasional showers possibly thundery. moderate
to poor, risk of fog.

Dogger
east to northeast 4, possibly occasionally 5. an isolated shower. moderate to poor,
first risk of fog.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 6 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 16.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 13.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1012 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 12.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1012 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, ESE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~84%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 14.9'C, overcast, rain about 3.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.8 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1008 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 5.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1010 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 18.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1013 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 18.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1011 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 8.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1014 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1014 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around -0.9'C, quite cloudy, hail about 0.7 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around -0.1'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.7 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around -0.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1024 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:09 am

Cool on Wednesday, cloudy in most places and especially in the southeast at first
periods of rain. Dry in most places on Thursday and Friday, more sun
and gradually increasing temperatures. Possibly quite warm at the weekend chance of some showers and thunderstorms.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Sunshine (%) 10 20 20 40 40 40 40
Precipitation probability (%) 50 70 60 30 40 70 70
Precipitation sum (mm) 3 6 0/4 0 0/1 0/7 1/4
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 10 9 7 4/7 5/8 7/10 8/11
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 19 13/16 11/14 15 16/19 16/21 13/21
Wind direction W NO NO NW S O NE
Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 2 3 3 3


Long term, Monday May 11, 2026 to Monday May 18, 2026:
Fairly high chance of changeable weather with occasional rain or showers
dry moments with occasional sun. The temperature is often around the long term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:36 UTC 040526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Trough over Humber and German Bight moving southeast. Ridge over Dogger is building
to a high, 1015.

Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
variable 1-3, soon increasing northeast 3-4, later 4-5. moderate to poor, risk of
fog, later increasing moderate to good.

Thames
north to northeast 3-4, in the eastern part first variable 1-3, later increasing 4-5.
poor or fog, increasing good.

Humber
northeast 2-4, later in the northwestern part decreasing variable 1-3. good, in the
south first moderate to poor, risk of fog.

German Bight
north to northeast 2-4, in the north north to northwest. risk of a shower. good.

Dogger
variable 1-3, in the northwestern part increasing south to southwest 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 4-5. moderate to good, soon increasing good.

Thames
north to northeast 4-5. good.

Humber
variable 1-3, in the southeastern part northeast 3-4, later possibly 5. good.

German Bight
north to northeast 2-4, in the north north to northwest. good.

Dogger
south to southwest 3-4, in the southeastern part variable 1-3, later in the west
veering north to northwest. an isolated shower. good, in precipitation possibly
moderate.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 7 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.3'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 13.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1011 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 13.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 6.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.5 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 3.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.4'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 17.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1014 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 17.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1014 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 9.7'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 10.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1012 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around -1.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around -0.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around -0.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1023 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:48 am

Initially almost dry and temperatures around the long-term average. In the There is a chance of (thunder) showers and temperatures well above average at the weekend. After it
weekend slightly less warm, but persistently changeable.

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Sunshine (%) 10 20 30 40 30 30 30
Precipitation probability (%) 20 50 20 30 60 70 70
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/2 1/6 0/3
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 8 5 6 9 11 8/12
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 12/16 15 18 22 18/23 15/20
Wind direction NO NO N SUN S N N
Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 3 3 3 3


Long term, Tuesday May 12, 2026 to Tuesday May 19, 2026:
Variable and temperatures (slightly) above the long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:25 UTC 050526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1014, over the North Sea is declining. Weak trough over Forties moving to the
Dogger. Ridge building over the northern part of the North Sea at the end of the
period.

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

Thames
northeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, increasing 5-6. good.

Humber
variable 1-3, in the southeastern part and gradually everywhere north to northeast
3-4. first risk of an light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

German Bight
variable 1-3, in the southern part northeast 2-4, from the east increasing northeast
4-5. good.

Dogger
northwest 3-4, in the eastern part south to southwest 2-4, from the north increasing
northeast 5-6. first risk of an light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
north to northeast 4-5. good.

Thames
northeast 4-5, first possibly 6, backing north. good.

Humber
north to northeast 3-4, increasing 4-5. especially later occasional rain or an light
shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

German Bight
northeast 4-5. good.

Dogger
northeast 5-6, in the southeastern part first variable 1-3. occasional rain or an
light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 8 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.8'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 12.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.9'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 9.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 8.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 4.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1022 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 17.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 16.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1017 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 10.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 9.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around -1.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 0.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 0.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1024 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:22 am

The first days will be dry and the weekend will be below average temperatures average. Temperatures will be well above average this weekend. Especially Sunday
and a chance of (thunder) showers on Monday and possibly Saturday. Quite cool after the weekend
and changeable.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 40 50 40 30 30 20 20
Precipitation probability (%) 40 10 10 30 70 70 80
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/6 0 0 0/2 1/6 0/3 0/4
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 5 6 9 11 10 7
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 12/16 15 18 22 21 17 15
Wind direction NE N SE SUN N W
Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Wednesday May 13, 2026 to Wednesday May 20, 2026:
Changeable and temperatures below the long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:02 UTC 060526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Weak trough over Humber moving soon southwestwards away. Ridge over the northern
part of the North Sea builds gradually to a high, 1018.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
north 4-5, soon decreasing north to northeast 3-4. later risk of light rain or a
shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Thames
north to northeast 4-5. in the west risk of light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
northeast 4-5, first possibly 6. occasionally light rain or a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

German Bight
northeast 4-5. good.

Dogger
northeast 3-4, in the southeastern part first 5. first in the south occasionally
light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly north 3-4, decreasing variable 2-4. good.

Thames
north to northeast 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, decreasing east 2-3. good.

Humber
northeast 4-5, soon decreasing east to northeast 3-4, decreasing 2-3. good.

German Bight
north to northeast 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, later decreasing mainly north 2-3. good.

Dogger
east to northeast 2-4, soon from the west decreasing east to southeast 2-3. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 9 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.1 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.8 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1011 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 17.6'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1012 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 16.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 10.8'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1017 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 5.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1019 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 17.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~85%, and 1015 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 14.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~54%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1019 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1022 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.4'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around -0.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 1.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.5 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1025 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:13 am

The first days will be dry and the weekend will be below average temperatures average. Temperatures this coming weekend will be around or just above average. Mainly
There is a chance of (thunder) showers in the southeast on Sunday. Quite cool and cool after the weekend
changeable.

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Sunshine (%) 40 50 40 30 20 30 40
Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 20 60 70 50 60
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/2 1/6 0/3 0/4 1/5
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 6 9 11 10 7 6/9
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 18 22 21 17 15 15
Wind direction NO O SUN N N W W
Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Thursday May 14, 2026 to Thursday May 21, 2026:
Initially changeable and temperatures below the long-term average. At it
At the end of the period the expectation becomes uncertain.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 19:18 UTC 060526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
high, 1016, over the Forties and the Dogger moving east to the German Bight.

Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
north to northeast 3-4, decreasing 2-3, later variable 1-3. good.

Thames
northeast 3-4, first in the eastern part 4-5, decreasing east to northeast 2-3. good.

Humber
east to northeast 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, in the western part decreasing east
southeast 1-3. good.

German Bight
northeast 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, later decreasing variable 1-3, in the southern
part northeast 3-4. good.

Dogger
variable 2-4, later gradually mainly southeast. good.


Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
variable 1-3, gradually increasing east to northeast 3-4. good.

Thames
east to northeast 3-4. good.

Humber
mainly east 2-4, from the west veering southeast. good.

German Bight
variable 1-3, in the coastal area occasionally 4. good.

Dogger
south to southwest 3-4, first in the eastern part variable 1-3, increasing 4-5, in
the western part possibly 6. good.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 10 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1012 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 15.7'C, overcast, rain about 3.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 12.8'C, overcast, rain about 3.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1010 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1010 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 18.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1014 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.5'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 10.0'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1021 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.8'C, overcast, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 2.9'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, mixed rain and snow about 1.2 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 3.4'C, overcast, snow about 2.4 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1017 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:14 am

The first days will be dry and the weekend will be below average temperatures average. Next weekend temperatures will be around average. Free after the weekend
cool and changeable.

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Sunshine (%) 60 60 30 40 40 20 20
Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 20 40 30 80 80
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/1 0/1 0/1 2/5 3/8
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 7 8 8 6 5 8 7
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 20 19 13 14 15 13
Wind direction E SE NO NW W W W
Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 3 3 4 3


Long term, Friday May 15, 2026 to Friday May 22, 2026:
Initially changeable and temperatures below the long-term average. In the
In the second half of the period, the expectation becomes uncertain.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:52 UTC 080526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High over the Baltic Sea is moving to the south of Finland and is building, 1030.

Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
east 2-3, backing northeast 3-4. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
east to southeast 2-3, in the north occasionally 4, backing east to northeast, later
increasing northeast 3-4. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
east to southeast 2-3, occasionally 4, later backing east to northeast. good, in
precipitation moderate.

German Bight
east to southeast 2-3, in the coastal area occasionally 4 and backing east to northeast, later possibly 5. first risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
mainly southeast 2-3, occasionally 4. good, in precipitation moderate.


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

Thames
northeast 3-4, decreasing 2-3, later veering mainly east. good, in precipitation
moderate.

Humber
east to northeast 3-4, later decreasing mainly east 2-3. good, in precipitation
moderate.

German Bight
mainly east 3-4, in the southern part in the afternoon and evening east to northeast
4-5. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
southeast 3, occasionally 4, gradually backing mainly east. good, in precipitation
moderate.


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* Origin: Postbus 7 (618:500/6)

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 11 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1014 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 13.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

Central Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 13.6'C, overcast, rain about 4.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.8 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1006 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around 5.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.3 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1005 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 18.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 2.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 14.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1009 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1008 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1014 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 10.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 10.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1018 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.8'C, overcast, snow about 1.6 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1001 hPa.
Night: around 4.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1001 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:23 am

Fairly cool with occasional sun. Light rain possible on Monday. Tuesday probably
dry. Some showers from Wednesday.

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sunshine (%) 60 40 40 40 20 20 30
Precipitation probability (%) 10 30 20 30 80 80 80
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/1 0/3 0/1 1/5 3/8 1/3
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 8 6 5 8 7 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 20 19 13 14 15 13 13/16
Wind direction SE NO NW W W W N
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 4 3 2


Long term, Saturday May 16, 2026 to Saturday May 23, 2026:
Quite cool at first, later the chance of temperatures above long-term increases average to approximately 50%. It is changeable with occasional sun. The
daily precipitation chance is about 50%, but large amounts do not occur expected.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:58 UTC 090526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
col over the North Sea moving slowly east. trough over the Dogger is slowly moving
southeast across the North Sea. at the end of the period a ridge will reach the
Dogger.

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

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

Humber
east to northeast 2-3, from the west increasing north to northeast 4-5. good.

German Bight
east to southeast 2-3, in the coastal area northeast 3-4, later increasing north to
northeast 3-4. good.

Dogger
east to northeast 2-3, in the northwestern part northeast 4-5, from the west increasing north to northeast 4-5. in the western part occasional rain. good, in
precipitation moderate.


Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 4-5, increasing 5-6, later possibly 7. later risk of a shower. good, in
precipitation moderate.

Thames
northeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, later increasing 5-6. good.

Humber
northeast 4-5, first in the eastern part 3-4, increasing 5-6. good, locally possibly
moderate.

German Bight
northeast 3-4, soon from the west increasing 4-5, later in the southern part possibly 6. good, in the western part possibly moderate.

Dogger
northeast 3-4, from the north decreasing 3-4. good, in the southwestern part first
locally possibly moderate.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 12 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 13.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 12.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.9 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1009 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1003 hPa.
Midday: around 8.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1002 hPa.
Night: around 5.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~83%, and 1002 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 16.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 3.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 12.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.

Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1005 hPa.
Midday: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1003 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1008 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1013 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 998 hPa.
Midday: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1009 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 1:33 am

Changeable and quite cool with some showers.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunshine (%) 20 30 40 30 20 30 30
Precipitation probability (%) 30 70 30 90 90 60 50
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1 0/1 2/8 3/6 1/4 0/2
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 7 5 8 6 5 6
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 13 14 15 13 14 16
Wind direction NE NW WW SW E N SW
Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 4 4 3 3


Long term, Sunday May 17, 2026 to Sunday May 24, 2026:
Quite cool at first, later the chance of temperatures above long-term increases average to approximately 50%. It is changeable with occasional sun. The
daily precipitation chance is about 50%.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:11 UTC 100526.

Gale warnings:
Dover
northeast 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
ridge over the Forties moving southwards across the North Sea. low, 1014, north of
Scotland moving southeast and lying at the end of the period over the German Bight,
999. associated troughs will move from the night southwards across the North Sea.

Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 5-6, temporary increasing 6-7. good.

Thames
north to northeast 5-6. good.

Humber
north to northeast 4-5, from the west decreasing 3-4, later in the western part
variable 1-3. good.

German Bight
north to northeast 4-5, from the north decreasing north to northwest 3-4. good.

Dogger
mainly north 3-4, in the western part temporary decreasing variable 1-3, later decreasing mainly west 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 5-6, decreasing 4-5, later decreasing north to northwest 3-4. good.

Thames
north to northeast 5-6, soon decreasing 5-6, decreasing north 3-4, later increasing
northwest 5-6. later in the northern part rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
north 3-4, soon backing west to northwest, increasing northwest 5-6. later rain,
then occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
north to northwest 3-4, in the western part increasing northwest 5-6, later 6-7,
possibly 8, later in the northern part cyclonic 4-6, in the eastern part mainly
south 2-4. gradually in the western part rain, then occasional showers. good, in
precipitation moderate.

Dogger
mainly west 3-4, soon from the north increasing northwest 5-6, in the eastern part
increasing 6-7, temporary possibly 8. rain, then occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 13 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.0'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 16.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 13.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1017 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1005 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1001 hPa.
Midday: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1001 hPa.
Night: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1001 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 14.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1008 hPa.

Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1001 hPa.
Midday: around 15.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1001 hPa.
Night: around 10.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1002 hPa.

British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1002 hPa.
Midday: around 9.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.6 mm, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around 8.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1005 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 10.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, NW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1011 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 3.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 3.1'C, overcast, snow about 0.8 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1014 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:18 am

First changeable and quite cool with some showers. Almost everywhere on weekends
dry with occasional sun and higher temperatures.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Sunshine (%) 30 30 30 20 30 40 40
Precipitation probability (%) 70 70 90 90 70 30 30
Precipitation sum (mm) 2 2 3/7 3/7 1/4 0/1 0/1
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 7 6 7 6 4 5 6
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 11 13 14 13 14 15 18
Wind direction NW W SW NW N NW S
Wind force (bft) 4 4 4 4 4 3 3


Long term, Monday May 18, 2026 to Monday May 25, 2026:
Periods of sunshine. The daily chance of precipitation is about 30%. The chance of
temperatures above the long-term average increase to approximately 60%.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:52 UTC 110526.

Gale warnings:
German Bight Dogger
north to northwest 8

Humber
northwest 8

Thames
northwest 7

Dover:
no warning


Synopsis:
Low over the German Bight, 998, is moving with associated troughs southeastwards to
the northwest of Germany and is filling. Weak ridge over the British Isles is expected over the North Sea at the end of the period.

Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
west to northwest 3-4, soon increasing mainly north 4-5, later possibly 6. first
occasional rain, then an isolated shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
west to northwest 4-5, soon increasing northwest 5-6, later in the northeastern part
6-7. first occasional rain, then occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
northwest 5-6, in the east increasing 7-8, later in the west decreasing 4-5. especially in the east showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
cyclonic 4-6, in the west north to northwest 7-8, later everywhere mainly north 6-7,
in the south 7-8. showery rain, later in the southern part risk of hail or thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
north to northwest 6-7, in the east 7-8, in the western part gradually decreasing
4-6. occasional showers, in the east first showery rain. good, in precipitation
moderate.


Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly north 4-5, first possibly 6, decreasing mainly west 3-4, later backing southwest. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
northwest 5-6, in the east first 6-7, decreasing 4-5, later backing west. especially
first occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
northwest 5-7, in the east first possibly 8, decreasing west to northwest 4-5, later
backing west to southwest. especially first occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
mainly north 4-6, in the south first 7-8, gradually everywhere north to northwest
5-6, later decreasing 4-5. especially first in the south showery rain, risk of hail
or thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
north to northwest 4-6, in the east first 6-7, from the west decreasing mainly west
3-5. especially first occasional showers, later in the west rain. good, in precipitation moderate.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 14 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 13.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1011 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 10.7'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 2.7 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 8.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.1 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1005 hPa.

Central Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1000 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1001 hPa.
Midday: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 2.7 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1000 hPa.
Night: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1001 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~999 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 999 hPa.
Midday: around 7.9'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 999 hPa.
Night: around 6.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1000 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around 11.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1004 hPa.

Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1003 hPa.
Midday: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.6 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1003 hPa.

British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1004 hPa.
Midday: around 8.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.9 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around 7.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.9 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1005 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.4'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 9.1'C, overcast - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 3.0 mm, NNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 9.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.5 mm, NNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1011 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 3.7'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1015 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:54 am

First changeable and quite cool with some showers, sometimes also with thunder. Start
Next week will often be dry with regular sunshine and higher temperatures.

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Sunshine (%) 30 30 30 30 30 40 40
Precipitation probability (%) 50 90 90 70 60 40 40
Precipitation sum (mm) 1 7/12 2/5 2/5 1/2 0/2 0/3
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 6 5 4 5 5 6/9
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 12 13 13 13 14 16 18
Wind direction W SW NW NW NW SW SW
Wind force (bft) 4 4 4 3 3 3 3


Long term, Tuesday May 19, 2026 to Tuesday May 26, 2026:
Periods of sunshine. The daily precipitation chance is initially about 50%, later approximately
30%. The chance of temperatures above the long-term average increases
about 70%.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:36 UTC 120526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Trough over the Dogger and the Forties is moving eastwards and is followed by a weak
ridge. Low east of Iceland will reach the Dogger at the end of the period, 998.
Associated trough is moving across the North Sea.

Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, temporary 5-6, later veering west. from the
evening occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
mainly west 4-5, temporary backing southwest and in the east increasing 5-6. from
the evening occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
west to southwest 4-5, in the west and later everywhere veering west to northwest
3-4. soon occasional rain, then showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
northwest 4-5, in the southeastern part first possibly 6, backing west to southwest,
later in the west veering northwest. first risk of an light shower, from the west
showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
west to southwest 4-5, veering west to northwest, from the west decreasing 3-4 and
in the west backing west to southwest. occasional rain, then showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
west to northwest 4-5, increasing west to southwest 5-6. an isolated shower. good,
in precipitation moderate.

Thames
mainly west 4-5, temporary backing mainly southwest. gradually increasing showery
with especially later risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate,
possibly poor.

Humber
west to northwest 3-5, backing west to southwest. gradually increasing showery with
especially later risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate,
possibly poor.

German Bight
northwest 4-5, in the east first southwest, gradually everywhere mainly northwest
3-5, later variable 2-4. occasional showers, later in the west risk of hail and
thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
mainly west 3-5, backing southwest, later decreasing cyclonic 2-4. gradually increasing showery with especially later risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in
precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 15 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 12.1'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1012 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1004 hPa.
Midday: around 10.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.9 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 7.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1008 hPa.

Central Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.4'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1001 hPa.
Midday: around 11.2'C, overcast, snow about 2.8 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1002 hPa.
Night: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1003 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1003 hPa.
Midday: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1003 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1004 hPa.
Midday: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1004 hPa.

Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1004 hPa.
Midday: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1005 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1008 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 9.6'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.9'C, overcast, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 5.2'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 5.0'C, overcast, snow about 1.8 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1005 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:29 am

Slightly changeable with occasional showers. Quite cool at first, start next rising temperatures this week.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 30 30 30 30 40 40 30
Precipitation probability (%) 90 90 70 60 40 40 80
Precipitation sum (mm) 7/12 2/5 2/5 1/2 0/2 0/3 0/6
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 6 4 5 5 6/9 7/10
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 13 12 13 14 16 18 18
Wind direction SW NW NW NW SW SW SW S
Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Wednesday May 20, 2026 to Wednesday May 27, 2026:
Periods of sunshine. The daily chance of precipitation is initially about 60%, later approximately
40%. The chance of temperatures above the long-term average is approximately 70%.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:51 UTC 130526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Weak ridge over the German Bight is moving eastwards away. Low, 998, over the Dogger
is moving to the north of Germany and filling. Associated troughs will move across
the North Sea.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly west 5-6, later veering northwest. showers with risk of hail, thunderstorm
and gusts. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Thames
mainly west 4-5, later veering northwest. showers with risk of hail, thunderstorm
and gusts. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Humber
mainly west 3-4, in the east temporary decreasing variable 1-3, gradually everywhere
increasing mainly north 4-5. showers with risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in
precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
variable 2-4, later increasing mainly northeast 3-4. especially in the south showers
with risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
cyclonic 2-4, gradually increasing mainly northeast 4-5, later in the south possibly
6. showers with risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate,
possibly poor.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northwest 5-6. showers with risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation
moderate, possibly poor.

Thames
northwest 4-5, from the north veering mainly north 4-6. showers with risk of hail
and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Humber
mainly north 4-5, occasionally 6. showers with risk of hail and thunderstorm. good,
in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
mainly northeast 3-4, gradually backing northwest 4-5. especially in the south showers with risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, especially in the southern part possibly poor.

Dogger
mainly northeast 4-5, first in the south possibly 6, gradually backing northwest 4-5.
an isolated shower, first in the south showers with risk of hail and thunderstorm.
good, in precipitation moderate, first possibly poor.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 16 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 15.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 13.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1016 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 11.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1013 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1004 hPa.
Midday: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 2.3 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1008 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1003 hPa.
Midday: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~68%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~83%, and 1004 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1002 hPa.
Midday: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 5.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.8 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1005 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 17.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 11.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1007 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1006 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 10.4'C, overcast - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.7 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.9'C, overcast, snow about 1.3 mm, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1002 hPa.
Midday: around 4.3'C, overcast, snow about 1.5 mm, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1002 hPa.
Night: around 4.0'C, overcast, snow about 0.7 mm, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1003 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:25 am

Changeable with some showers. Fairly cool with temperatures well below long-term average. Temperatures will gradually increase from Sunday.

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Sunshine (%) 30 30 30 40 30 40 40
Precipitation probability (%) 90 70 70 40 60 30 50
Precipitation sum (mm) 2/5 2/5 1/2 0/2 0/3 0/2 0/4
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 3 5 5 6/9 7/10 11
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 13 12 14 16 17 18 21
Wind direction NW NW NW S SW S SW
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Thursday May 21, 2026 to Thursday May 28, 2026:
Periods of sunshine, quite warm and mainly dry.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:27 UTC 140526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Trough over the southern part of the North Sea is moving southwards away soon. Low,
987, over the south of Norway is slowly moving to the Fisher. Associated troughs
will move southwards across the North Sea.

Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
west to northwest 4-5, from the north veering mainly north, later decreasing 2-4.
showers with risk of hail and thunderstorm, later an isolated shower. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Thames
northeast 4-5, first in the south west to northwest 4-5, backing north to northwest
3-4. especially first showers with risk of hail and thunderstorm, after an isolated
shower. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Humber
north 3-4, soon backing northwest 4, occasionally 5. an isolated shower. good, in
precipitation possibly moderate.

German Bight
west to northwest 4-5, later in the north possibly 6. an isolated shower, later in
the north showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
northwest 4-5, increasing 5-6, later in the north 7. an isolated shower, later in
the north showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate.


Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly north 2-4, soon increasing north to northwest 3-4, later 4-5. an isolated
shower, from the north occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
northwest 3-4, increasing 4-5, possibly occasionally 6. an isolated shower, soon
from the north showers. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Humber
northwest 4-5, soon increasing 4-6, gradually 5-6. occasional showers, from the
north showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
mainly west 4-6, in the morning in the west possibly west to northwest 7. occasional
showers, from the north showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
northwest 5-7, soon increasing 6-7. showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate,
possibly poor.


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