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

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 2 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 13.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1020 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1021 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1015 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 3.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.2 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.9 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1008 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, overcast, rain about 2.1 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1003 hPa.
Midday: around 10.3'C, overcast, rain about 2.6 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around 8.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1005 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 12.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1008 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.6'C, quite cloudy, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 6.6'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 6.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 8.0'C, overcast, rain about 2.1 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 7.8'C, overcast, rain about 3.4 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1016 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~998 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.3'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.6 mm, SE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 1.9'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 4.9 mm, SE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 998 hPa.
Night: around 0.6'C, overcast, snow about 2.6 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 998 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:54 am

Slightly changeable with temperatures initially close to the long-term average. A bit milder from the weekend onwards.

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Sunshine (%) 40 40 30 20 30 50 30
Precipitation probability (%) 30 20 50 30 30 30 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0/2 0/1 0/1 0/3 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 0 1/6 2/6 3/6 6/9 7/10 3/6
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 11 12 13 12 14/17 14/18 16/19
Wind direction NW S SW SW SW SW SW S
Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 4 4 3


Long term, Tuesday April 7, 2026 to Tuesday April 14, 2026:
Tuesday April 7 warm. Probably less warm afterwards, but initially
temperatures are still higher than usual for this time of year.
Occasionally some showers.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:30 UTC 310326.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1037, west of France remains fairly stationary. Associated ridge moving eastwards across the North Sea. Trough over Dogger and Dover moving eastwards to
German Bight.

Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
west to northwest 2-3, later decreasing variable 1-3. good, locally possibly moderate.

Thames
west to northwest 3-4, decreasing 2-3, later variable 1-3. good, locally possibly
moderate.

Humber
west to northwest 2-4, later backing west to southwest 2-3. good, locally possibly
moderate.

German Bight
northwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4, later west to northwest 2-3. good, later in the western part possibly moderate to poor.

Dogger
mainly west 2-4. good, locally possibly moderate, later in the eastern part decreasing moderate to poor.


Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
variable 1-3. occasionally light rain. moderate to good.

Thames
variable 1-3,. occasionally light rain. moderate to good.

Humber
west to southwest 2-3. occasionally light rain. moderate to good.

German Bight
west to northwest 2-3, backing south to southwest. later occasionally light rain.
good, in the western part moderate to poor, risk of fog.

Dogger
west to southwest 2-4. occasionally light rain. moderate to good, in the eastern
part first moderate to poor, small risk fog.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 3 April 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.9'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 14.9'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 12.2'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1023 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1016 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around -0.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 0.1'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1007 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.2 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1011 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1008 hPa.

British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 8.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.3 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1008 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.7 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1011 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~996 hPa).
Dawn: around -2.0'C, quite cloudy, hail about 1.0 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 995 hPa.
Midday: around -1.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, hail about 1.3 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 996 hPa.
Night: around -1.4'C, quite cloudy, hail about 1.2 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 996 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:38 am

Slightly changeable with temperatures initially close to the long-term average. Gradually warmer from the weekend, with lots of sun on Tuesday and in many places
22-25°C.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 40 30 20 30 50 70 70
Precipitation probability (%) 40 50 20 30 30 10 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0/2 0/1 0/1 0/3 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2 2 3/6 7 8 4 8
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 13 9 12 15 15 17 22/25
Wind direction VAR N SW SW SW Z SE
Wind force (bft) 2 4 3 4 4 3 3


Long term, Wednesday April 8, 2026 to Wednesday April 15, 2026:
Less warm, but initially still temperatures higher than
usual for the time of year. Occasionally some showers.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:52 UTC 010426.

Gale warnings:
Dogger
north 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
high, 1028, over Germany moving southeast. trough over Scotland and the Viking moving to the eastern part of the German Bight and the Netherlands.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
variable 1-3, later mainly west. occasionally light rain or drizzle. moderate to
poor.

Thames
mainly south 2-4, veering southwest. occasionally light rain or drizzle. moderate to
good, in the east possibly poor.

Humber
southwest 3-4, in the east first south. occasionally rain or drizzle. moderate to
good, in the east risk of fog.

German Bight
south to southwest 3-4. occasionally light rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in the
west risk of fog.

Dogger
southwest 3-4, later increasing 4-5, in the northwestern part north 6-7. occasionally rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in the east risk of fog.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly west 1-3, increasing north to northwest 4-5. occasional rain. moderate, locally poor, later increasing good.

Thames
southwest 2-4, soon increasing north to northwest 5-6. occasional rain. moderate,
locally poor, later increasing good.

Humber
southwest 3-4, soon increasing north to northwest 5-6. occasional rain. moderate,
locally poor, later increasing good.

German Bight
southwest 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, later north to northwest 5-6. occasionally rain
or drizzle. moderate to poor, risk of fog.

Dogger
southwest 4-5, soon increasing north to northwest 6-7, later decreasing 5-6. occasionally rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor,
later increasing good.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 4 April 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.0'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 17.3'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 13.6'C, clear skies, S wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~64%, and 1022 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1018 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around -0.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1003 hPa.
Midday: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around 0.5'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1003 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 ~75%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 13.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 8.7'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 8.0'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 7.4'C, overcast, rain about 4.4 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1000 hPa.

Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 8.5'C, overcast, snow about 5.2 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1001 hPa.
Night: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 4.5 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1002 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~998 hPa).
Dawn: around -2.1'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.4 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 997 hPa.
Midday: around -0.8'C, overcast, hail about 2.3 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 998 hPa.
Night: around -0.9'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.1 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 998 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:53 am

Slightly changeable and on the mild side for early April. Monday and Tuesday a lot
sun, dry and also warm on Tuesday. Increasing chance of rain on Wednesday.

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Sunshine (%) 20 20 30 40 40 60 60
Precipitation probability (%) 50 60 40 50 10 20 30
Precipitation sum (mm) 2 1 0/1 1/2 0 0 0/3
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 2 7 9 3 5 6/9
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 10 11 16 13 15 18/22 15/20
Wind direction W SW SW W SW O W
Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 4 3 3 3


Long term, Thursday April 9, 2026 to Thursday April 16, 2026:
The first days will be colder and there is a good chance of rain. Later it increased again slightly
temperatures and a decreasing chance of rain.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:29 UTC 020426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
trough over the German Bight soon moving east. ridge over England moving across the
North Sea from the evening. low, 1011, west of Ireland moving to the north of Scotland and deepening, 989. associated trough will reach the North Sea in the morning.

Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
north 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, gradually variable 1-3. first risk of an light shower. good.

Thames
northwest 4-5, first possibly 6, decreasing 3-4, later decreasing variable 1-3.
first risk of an light shower. good.

Humber
north to northwest 4-5, first possibly 6, soon decreasing northwest 3-4, decreasing
west 2-3, later from the west increasing south 4-5. first risk of an light shower.
good.

German Bight
north to northwest 4-5, first possibly 6, decreasing northwest 3-4, in the northern
part 4-5. in the eastern part first rain or drizzle. good, first locally moderate,
in precipitation possibly poor.

Dogger
north to northwest 4-5, soon decreasing northwest 3-4, decreasing west 2-3, later
from the west increasing south 4-5. first risk of an light shower. good.


Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
variable 1-3, soon from the west increasing 4-5, increasing 5-6. later rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Thames
variable 1-3, soon from the west increasing 4-5, increasing 5-6, later possibly 7.
at night from the west rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
south 4-5, first in the eastern part west 2-3, soon increasing 5-6, veering southwest, later increasing 6-7. at night from the west rain or drizzle. good, in
precipitation possibly moderate.

German Bight
northwest 3-4, in the northern part first 5, later from the west increasing south
5-6. later in the western part rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly
moderate.

Dogger
south 4-5, in the eastern part first west 2-3, soon increasing 5-6, from the west
increasing south to southwest 6-7. at night from the west rain or drizzle. good, in
precipitation possibly moderate.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 5 April 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.9'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 18.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 14.4'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1022 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1023 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1019 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
Dawn: around 0.8'C, overcast, snow about 0.7 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1000 hPa.
Midday: around 3.6'C, overcast, snow about 1.4 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 997 hPa.
Night: around 1.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.6 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 998 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.2'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 9.5'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1023 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 10.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 5.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1012 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.5 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~78%, and 999 hPa.
Midday: around 6.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.3 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 6.3'C, partly cloudy, snow about 0.5 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1011 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, snow about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1016 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
Dawn: around -0.7'C, overcast, hail about 1.2 mm, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 998 hPa.
Midday: around -0.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, hail about 0.7 mm, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1002 hPa.
Night: around -0.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1006 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 5:53 am

Slightly changeable and on the mild side for early April. From Monday onwards more sun, quite warm and probably dry until Thursday. Then more variable.

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Sunshine (%) 20 30 40 40 60 60 60
Precipitation probability (%) 60 40 50 10 20 30 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 1 0/1 1/2 0 0 0/3 0/4
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2 7 9 3 5 6/9 6
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 11 14 13 15 18/22 15/20 16/19
Wind direction SW SW W SW E W SE
Wind force (bft) 4 4 4 3 3 3 3


Long term, Friday April 10, 2026 to Friday April 17, 2026:
The first days will be colder and there is a good chance of rain. Later it increased again slightly
temperatures and a decreasing chance of rain.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:25 UTC 030426.

Gale warnings:
all districts southwest 7


Synopsis:
low, 989, north of Scotland moving to the Norwegian Sea. associated troughs will
move eastwards across the North Sea. weak ridge moving to the southern part of the
North Sea in the morning.

Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 6-7, decreasing 5-6. occasionally rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in
precipitation possibly poor, small risk fog.

Thames
southwest 6-7, later decreasing 5-6. occasionally rain or drizzle, later risk of a
shower. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor, in the coastal area small
risk fog.

Humber
southwest 6-7, in the western part decreasing west to southwest 4-5, later in the
eastern part decreasing 5-6. occasionally rain or drizzle, later risk of a shower.
moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor, in the coastal area small risk fog.

German Bight
southwest 5-6, soon increasing 6-7, later decreasing southwest 5-6, in the northern
part west to southwest 4-5. periods of rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor, in the coastal area small risk fog.

Dogger
southwest 6-7, soon decreasing 5-6, decreasing west to southwest 4-5, later in the
western part increasing west 5-6. periods of rain or drizzle, later risk of a shower.
moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor.


Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 5-6, decreasing west 3-4, later mainly southwest 2-3. good.

Thames
west to southwest 5-6, decreasing west to northwest 4-5, later decreasing west 2-4.
first risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
west to southwest 5-6, decreasing west to northwest 4-5, later decreasing west to
southwest 3-4. good.

German Bight
west 4-5, in the southern part 5-6, soon increasing 5-6, later decreasing 4-5. at
night risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate, first in the eastern part locally poor, risk of fog.

Dogger
west 5-6, possibly 7, decreasing 5-6, later 4-5, first in the eastern part west 4-5.
first risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 6 April 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.9'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 19.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1019 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.3'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 14.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 11.1'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1023 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 6.6'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1024 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.1'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 998 hPa.
Midday: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around 2.3'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1007 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.2'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 10.6'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1023 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 10.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 7.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1021 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 10.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1017 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around -1.9'C, overcast, a few light showers, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around -0.2'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 2.0 mm, E wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 1.5'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 8.8 mm, E wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1001 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday April 4, 2026 at 4:51 am

Sunny, dry and gradually warmer during the day. The nights remain cold, with a small chance of fog and frost. From Thursday there will be a chance of more clouds
rain increases to approximately 30%. From Friday the temperature will also increase again
back.

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sunshine (%) 50 50 60 70 70 60 40
Precipitation probability (%) 20 50 10 10 10 30 30
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1/2 0 0 0/3 0/4 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 7 9 3 5 6/9 6 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 14 13 15 18/22 15/20 16/19 13/17
Wind direction SW W SW E W SE NO
Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Saturday April 11, 2026 to Saturday April 18, 2026:
There is a good chance of calm, driest and sunny weather, with gradually higher temperatures
afternoon temperatures. There is also a small chance (30%) of its recurrence changeable weather, with daily rain, quite a lot of clouds and temperatures around or slightly below normal.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:04 UTC 040426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Low, 994, west of Ireland is deepening and moving to Norway, 975. Associated troughs
will move eastwards across the North Sea.

Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 3-4, increasing 5-6, later possibly 7. periods of rain and showers. moderate to good, first possibly poor.

Thames
southwest 3-4, increasing south to southwest 5-6, later increasing 6-7. periods of
rain and showers. good, possibly moderate.

Humber
west to southwest 3-4, increasing south 5-6, later increasing south to southwest 7.
periods of rain and showers. good, possibly moderate.

German Bight
west to northwest 4-5, backing southwest 3-4, later increasing south to southwest
6-7. periods of rain and showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
west 4-5, increasing south to southeast 5-6, later increasing south to southwest 6-7.
periods of rain and showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 6-7, later decreasing 5-6. periods of rain and showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Thames
south to southwest 6-7, veering west to southwest, later decreasing 5-6. periods of
rain and showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
south to southwest 6-7, increasing southwest 7-8, later decreasing west to northwest 5-6. periods of rain and showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

German Bight
south to southwest 6-7, increasing west to southwest 7-8, later decreasing west to
northwest 6-7. periods of rain and showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
south to southwest 6-7, increasing west to southwest 7-8, in the north 9, later
decreasing west to northwest 6-7. periods of rain and showers. good, in precipitation moderate.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 7 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 17.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 14.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1017 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.4'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 12.3'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1020 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.1'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 11.7'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~49%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 5.9'C, clear skies, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1025 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 2.1'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.7'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 15.6'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 10.6'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1020 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 3.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1011 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.3'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1021 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 11.6'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.8 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1018 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~991 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.0'C, overcast, snow about 3.1 mm, SE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~85%, and 990 hPa.
Midday: around 5.0'C, overcast, snow about 3.4 mm, SSE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 991 hPa.
Night: around 4.1'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.3 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 994 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

Sunny, dry and quite warm during the day until Wednesday. The nights remain cold,
with a small chance of fog and frost. More cloudy from Thursday, chance of rain rain and gradually lower temperatures. It looks sunny and dry on Saturday
to return again.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunshine (%) 50 70 80 70 60 40 50
Precipitation probability (%) 50 0 0 10 30 30 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 1/2 0 0 0/1 0/4 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 9 3 5 6/9 6 5 4
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 13 15 18/22 15/20 16/19 13/17 17/20
Wind direction W SW O W SE NE E
Wind force (bft) 4 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Sunday April 12, 2026 to Sunday April 19, 2026:
There is a good chance (75%) of a calm, driest and sunny weather, with some uncertainty
temperature forecast. There is also a small chance (25%) of its recurrence changeable weather, with daily rain, quite a lot of clouds and temperatures around or slightly below normal.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:10 UTC 050426.

Gale warnings:
German Bight Dogger
west 8

Humber
west to southwest 8

Thames
west to southwest 7

Dover:
no warning


Synopsis:
Low, 975, over Viking will move eastwards to Finland. Ridge will build over the
British Isles on Monday.

Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 5-6, later decreasing mainly west 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Thames
west to southwest 5-6, first possibly 7, later veering west to northwest. occasional
showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
west to southwest 6-7, first possibly 8, later veering west to northwest. occasional
showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

German Bight Dogger
west 7-8, decreasing 6-7. occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly west 3-4, decreasing variable 1-3. good.

Thames
west to northwest 5-6, soon decreasing 3-4, later decreasing variable 1-3. good.

Humber
west to northwest 6-7, soon decreasing 4-5, later decreasing west 2-4. good.

German Bight
west to northwest 6-7, decreasing 5-6. first occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Dogger
west to northwest 6-7, soon decreasing 5-6, later decreasing west 4-5. good.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 8 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 15.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.6'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 17.1'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 12.5'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1020 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.6'C, clear skies, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 11.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 5.3'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1026 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
Dawn: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1030 hPa.
Midday: around 4.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1028 hPa.
Night: around 1.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1027 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.0'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 13.7'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 9.1'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1020 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1019 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 9.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1020 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~991 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.7'C, overcast, snow about 1.6 mm, SSE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 996 hPa.
Midday: around 4.1'C, overcast, snow about 5.4 mm, SSE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~84%, and 991 hPa.
Night: around 3.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 1.7 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 990 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:14 am

More cloudy from Thursday, a chance of showers and gradually lower temperatures temperatures. Sunny and dry weather will return at the weekend, but warm
it probably won't be.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Sunshine (%) 80 90 70 60 40 50 60
Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 10 30 30 20 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/4 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2 5 6/9 6 5 4 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 18/22 15/20 16/19 13/17 17/20 15/18
Wind direction SW O W SE NE O E
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Monday April 13, 2026 to Monday April 20, 2026:
There is a good chance (70%) of calm, driest and sunny weather, with temperatures
around the long-term average. There is also a small chance (30%) of a return
of the changeable weather type, with daily rain, quite a lot of clouds and temperatures below normal.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:09 UTC 060426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1029, over the Netherlands will move to the German Bight.

Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
Dover Thames
variable 1-3, increasing east to southeast 3-4. good.

Humber
west to southwest 2-4, backing south to southeast. good.

German Bight
west to northwest 5-6, decreasing 2-4. good.

Dogger
west 2-4, backing south. good.


Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover Thames
east to southeast 4, occasionally 5. good.

Humber
southeast 3-4. good.

German Bight
northwest 3-4, in the western part variable 1-3. good.

Dogger
south 3-4, later backing southeast. good.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 9 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 15.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1018 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.4'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 11.9'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1021 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.8'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~46%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1021 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 2.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1022 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 12.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 7.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1018 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 4.9'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.9 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 1.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 0.5 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.4 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 8.0'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1021 hPa.

Iceland: under a deep low pressure system (~985 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.4 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 984 hPa.
Midday: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.9 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 985 hPa.
Night: around 2.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.8 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 988 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:29 am

First sunny, dry and quite warm on Thursday. The odds increase later in the day a (thunder) shower. More cloudy from Friday, a chance of showers and lower temperatures
temperatures.

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Sunshine (%) 90 90 70 30 60 50 50
Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 30 30 20 40 30
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/5 0/2 0 0/3 0/1
Minimum temp. (gr. C) -1 2 5 6 5 5 4
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 19 19 15 17 15 14
Wind direction O P SU AND SOO
Wind force (bft) 2 2 3 3 3 4 3


Long term, Tuesday April 14, 2026 to Tuesday April 21, 2026:
There is a good chance (60%) of calm, driest and sunny weather, with temperatures
around the long-term average. There is also a reasonable chance (40%) of a return
of the changeable weather type, with daily rain, quite a lot of clouds and temperatures below normal.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:17 UTC 070426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1029, over the German Bight is moving to Scandinavia and maintains a ridge
over Germany.

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

Thames
east to southeast 3-4, temporary backing east to northeast 4, possibly 5. good.

Humber
southeast 3-4, in the west 4-5 and temporary possibly 6, in the east backing east.
good.

German Bight
variable 2-4, from the west gradually mainly east, in the south temporary possibly 5.
good.

Dogger
south to southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5 and gradually occasionally 6. good.


Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly east 3-4, later decreasing mainly southeast 2-3. good.

Thames
east to southeast 3-4, temporary possibly 5. good.

Humber
east to southeast 4-5. good.

German Bight
mainly east 2-4, soon veering southeast 3-4. good.

Dogger
south to southeast 4-5, in the west occasionally 6. good.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 10 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 19.9'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 16.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~78%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 9.0'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~75%, and 1018 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 4.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 1.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1020 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.8'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 12.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~54%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 8.2'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 5.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 1.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1009 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 7.7'C, overcast, rain about 4.8 mm, S wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 5.9 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1004 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
Dawn: around 0.9'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 1.2 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 995 hPa.
Midday: around 1.2'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1002 hPa.
Night: around 0.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1001 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:43 am

Spring weather returns on Friday and Saturday with sunny and dry conditions periods. Initially it is quite cool, Saturday seems to be a warmer day again become. From Sunday it will be cooler again, with some more clouds and clouds at first
chance of showers or some rain.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 100 60 50 60 50 50 30
Precipitation probability (%) 0 50 30 20 40 30 40
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/5 0/2 0 0/3 0/1 0/3
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2 5 6 5 5 4 5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 20 13 15/19 10/14 13 13
Wind direction O SE NW SE O O NE
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 4 3 3


Long term, Wednesday April 15, 2026 to Wednesday April 22, 2026:
There is a good chance (60%) of calm, driest and sunny weather, with temperatures
around the long-term average. There is also a reasonable chance (40%) of a return
of the changeable weather type, with daily rain, quite a lot of clouds and temperatures below normal.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:22 UTC 080426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High over the north of Scandinavia, 1040, with a ridge across Germany is slowly
moving east. Weak trough over the British Isles is slowly moving west and will reach
the North Sea in the night and morning.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
east to southeast 2-3, temporary backing mainly northeast. good.

Thames
east to southeast 2-3, especially later occasionally 4. good.

Humber
southeast 3-4, later in the north occasionally 5. good.

German Bight
east to southeast 3-4, in the west and gradually everywhere occasionally 5, later in
the northwestern part possibly 6. good.

Dogger
southeast 4-5, in the northeastern part gradually possibly 6, later in the west
decreasing mainly south 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly southeast 2-3, gradually veering mainly southwest, later possibly 4. good.

Thames
southeast 3-4, gradually veering mainly south. good.

Humber
southeast 3-4, in the northeastern part 4-5, in the west decreasing mainly southwest
2-3. good.

German Bight
southeast 4-5, occasionally 6. increasing risk a shower. good, in precipitation
possibly moderate.

Dogger
south to southeast 4-5, in the east 5-6, in the west south to southwest 2-4. increasing risk a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 11 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 16.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 2.3 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1013 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 14.1'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 2.1 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 10.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.6'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 12.1'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 6.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1016 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.1'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 5.8'C, partly cloudy, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 2.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1023 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 9.5'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1015 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 2.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.

British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1000 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, SSE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1001 hPa.
Midday: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.6 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1000 hPa.
Night: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.5 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1001 hPa.

Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~994 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 996 hPa.
Midday: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm, SSW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~71%, and 994 hPa.
Night: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.6 mm, SW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~78%, and 995 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around -1.5'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around -0.1'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around 0.1'C, overcast, snow about 2.5 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1002 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:22 am

Saturday warm and initially sunny. During the afternoon it takes off
clouds will increase to the west and it will rain in the evening and night towards Sunday.
From Sunday it will be cooler, with more clouds and a chance of a shower or two rain. On Wednesday the chance of rain will decrease and the sun will probably appear more often
emerge.

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Sunshine (%) 60 60 50 50 40 30 50
Precipitation probability (%) 50 20 70 50 50 40 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/5 0 2/6 0/3 0/2 0/2 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 6 5 5 4 5 4/7
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 21 14 15/19 13 14 13/17 15/18
Wind direction SE W SE S NO NO NO
Wind force (bft) 3 3 4 4 3 3 2


Long term, Thursday April 16, 2026 to Thursday April 23, 2026:
Fairly high chance (70%) of calm, driest and sunny weather, with
temperatures around or slightly above the long-term average. There is also a reasonable one
chance (30%) of a more changeable weather type, with daily rain, quite a lot cloudy skies and temperatures below normal.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 18:36 UTC 080426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1039, over the northwest of Russia with a ridge across Central Europe is moving east. Troughs over the British Isles will slowly move east to the North Sea.

Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly southeast 2-3, veering mainly southwest, later increasing southwest 3-4. good.

Thames
southeast 2-4, later veering south 3-4. good.

Humber
south to southeast 3-4, in the east occasionally 5, in the west decreasing mainly
south 2-3. in the north increasing risk a shower. good, in precipitation possibly
moderate.

German Bight
southeast 4-5, occasionally 6, soon increasing 5-6. in the west increasing risk a
shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Dogger
south to southeast 4-5, in the east occasionally 6, in the west soon decreasing
mainly south 2-4. increasing risk a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, later veering northwest 4-6. good.

Thames
south 3-4, soon veering southwest, increasing 4-5, later veering northwest 5-6,
possibly 7. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
mainly south 2-4, in the east first southeast 4-5, from the west veering southwest
3-4, in the evening increasing west to northwest 5-6, possibly 7. in the east an
isolated shower with small risk of thunder, from the west rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
southeast 5-6, soon in the northeastern part increasing 6-7, later in the west veering west to northwest 4-6. from the west occasional showers with increasing risk
thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, gradually possibly poor.

Dogger
mainly south 2-4, in the east southeast 5-6, from the west veering west to northwest
4-6. in the east an isolated shower with small risk of thunder, from the west rain.
good, in precipitation moderate.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 12 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.4 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1014 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 2.0 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 8.2'C, overcast, rain about 2.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 11.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 6.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 2.7'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1023 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.8'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 10.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1013 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 2.6'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.

British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1000 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~81%, and 997 hPa.
Midday: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1000 hPa.
Night: around 7.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1004 hPa.

Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, WSW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~79%, and 995 hPa.
Midday: around 9.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 2.0 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1002 hPa.
Night: around 7.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1004 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~995 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.0'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.9 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 997 hPa.
Midday: around 2.0'C, overcast, freezing rain about 3.6 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 995 hPa.
Night: around 1.9'C, overcast, freezing rain about 2.2 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 996 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:25 am

Dry on Sunday with occasional sun. From Monday the clouds will increase and there is a chance
some rain, during the day the temperatures are below the long-term
average. From Wednesday it will be dry with more sun and temperatures
gradually increase to above the long-term average.

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Sunshine (%) 60 50 60 20 30 50 50
Precipitation probability (%) 20 70 20 60 40 20 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 3/7 0 0/2 0/2 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 6 5 5 5 4/7 5/8
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 14 18 14 12 15 16 17
Wind direction W SE S NO N SW SW
Wind force (bft) 3 4 3 2 3 2 2


Long term, Friday April 17, 2026 to Friday April 24, 2026:
Fairly high chance (80%) of calm, dry and sunny weather. The
Temperatures are above the long-term average for the first few days. From April 20
takes the chance of cooler weather with temperatures below long-term
average to 60%. The chance of precipitation will therefore gradually increase (40%).

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 18:49 UTC 090426.

Gale warnings:
Thames Humber Dogger
west to northwest 7

German Bight
southeast 7

Dover:
no warning


Synopsis:
Trough over the North Sea is moving eastwards away soon. High is building west of
Brittany, 1024, and will move via the southern part of the North Sea to Germany.

Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northwest 5-6, soon decreasing 4-5, later variable 1-3. good.

Thames
west to northwest 5-6, locally for a time 7, later decreasing northwest 3-4. first
in the east risk of a shower, small risk of thunder. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
west to northwest 5-6, locally for a time 7, later decreasing 4-5. first in the east
risk of a shower, small risk of thunder. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
southeast 6-7, from the west veering west to northwest 5-6, in the south possibly
for a time 7, later decreasing 4-5. showers, sometimes with thunderstorm, later risk
of an light shower. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
west to northwest 5-6, occasionally 7, later decreasing 4-5. in the east first rain
or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.


Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
variable 1-3, later increasing southeast 4-5. good.

Thames
northwest 3-4, soon decreasing variable 2-4, later increasing southeast 4-5. good.

Humber Dogger
west to northwest 4-5, soon decreasing 2-4, backing mainly south, later increasing
southeast 4-6. good.

German Bight
west to northwest 4-5, soon decreasing 2-4, later backing mainly southwest. first
risk of an light shower. good.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 13 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 10.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1016 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.6'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.5 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 9.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.8 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 12.0'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 8.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1013 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.7'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1026 hPa.
Midday: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1027 hPa.
Night: around 3.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1028 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 15.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 11.2'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1011 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1026 hPa.
Midday: around 11.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 4.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1026 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 8.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 8.1'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.1 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 7.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1012 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.1'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.2 mm, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 995 hPa.
Midday: around 2.7'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.1 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 997 hPa.
Night: around 2.5'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1000 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:38 am

Mostly cloudy on Monday with a chance of some light rain. The temperature is low
slightly below the long-term average during the day. The sun will come from Tuesday
appear more often and the temperature rises to around or above long-term average. The chance of precipitation is not high, some may fall on Thursday rain.

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sunshine (%) 50 60 20 50 50 40 50
Precipitation probability (%) 70 20 30 30 20 50 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 2/6 0 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/3 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 4 5 5 5 6/9 7
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 14 13 14 14/17 14/17 15/18
Wind direction SE S NO NW S SW SW
Wind force (bft) 4 4 2 3 2 3 2


Long term, Saturday April 18, 2026 to Saturday April 25, 2026:
Fairly high chance (80%) of calm, dry and sunny weather. The
Temperatures are above the long-term average for the first few days. In the course of
The week of April 20, the temperature forecast becomes very uncertain. The chance of
precipitation then gradually increases (30-40%).

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:37 UTC 110426.

Gale warnings:
Dogger
southeast 8

Humber German Bight
southeast 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
Low, 962, northwest of Ireland remains fairly stationary. Associated trough is moving northeastwards across the North Sea in the afternoon and evening.

Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
south to southwest 4-6, soon increasing west to southwest 5-6. first an isolated
shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Thames
southeast 5-6, from the west veering mainly southwest 4-6, later increasing southwest 5-6. from the west temporary showery rain, small risk of thunder. good, in
precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Humber
southeast 6-7, from the west veering mainly southwest 4-6, later increasing south to
southwest 5-6. from the west temporary showery rain, small risk of thunder. good, in
precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
southeast 6-7, later in the western part veering mainly southwest 3-5. in the latter
part of the afternoon and evening from the west showery rain, small risk of thunder.
good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
southeast 6-7, in the mainly northwest first 8, from the west veering mainly southwest 4-6, later increasing south to southwest 5-6. from the west temporary
showery rain, small risk of thunder. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover Thames Humber
southwest 5-6, temporary increasing 6-7. good.

German Bight
mainly southwest 3-5, first in the eastern part southeast 6-7, increasing south to
southwest 4-6. first in the eastern part showery rain, small risk of thunder. good,
in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
south to southwest 5-6, soon increasing 6-7, in the western part possibly temporary
8. in the west risk of an light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 14 April 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 14.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1020 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~65%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 8.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1020 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 12.0'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1019 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1030 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1029 hPa.
Midday: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1030 hPa.
Night: around 3.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1029 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 11.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1014 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.8'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1026 hPa.
Midday: around 12.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 5.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1025 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1015 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 10.5'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, SSE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 10.3'C, overcast, rain about 5.6 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1008 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around 1.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1003 hPa.
Midday: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around 3.0'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, snow about 2.5 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1002 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:11 am

Occasionally sunny with a chance of some light rain on Monday and Thursday. Little else
wind with local fog at nights. Temperatures are gradually rising to
several degrees above the long-term average.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunshine (%) 60 20 60 50 40 50 60
Precipitation probability (%) 20 40 30 20 60 20 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/3 0 0/1
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 5 5 5 7 7 8
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 14 16 17 18 18 19
Wind direction S NE NW SE S E W
Wind force (bft) 4 2 3 2 3 2 2


Long term, Sunday April 19, 2026 to Sunday April 26, 2026:
Fairly uncertain forecast: 40-50% chance of almost dry and warm weather
20-30% on changeable and cool weather.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:01 UTC 120426.

Gale warnings:
Humber Dogger
south to southwest 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
Low, 977, west of Scotland is slowly moving northwards to the Faroes. A col gradually develops over the southern part of the North Sea from Sunday evening.

Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 5-6, decreasing 3-5, later mainly southwest 2-3. first risk of a light
shower. good.

Thames
south to southwest 5-6, decreasing 3-5, later 2-4. especially in the west risk of a
light shower. good.

Humber Dogger
south to southwest 5-6, first in the west possibly 7, decreasing 4-5, later 3-4.
especially in the west risk of a light shower. good.

German Bight
south to southwest 4-6, soon decreasing 4-5, in the southeastern part decreasing
southeast 2-4, later elswhere also decreasing south to southeast 3-4. later risk of
a light shower. good.


Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly southwest 2-3, soon decreasing variable 1-3. gradually an isolated shower.
good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Thames
south to southwest 2-4, decreasing variable 1-3. especially in the west gradually an
isolated shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
south to southwest 3-4, decreasing variable 1-3. risk of a light shower. good, in
the east possibly moderate.

German Bight
southeast 3-4, in the north occasionally 5, gradually in the southwestern part decreasing mainly southeast 2-3. risk of a light shower. good, locally possibly
moderate.

Dogger
south to southwest 3-4, decreasing mainly southwest 2-4, later variable 1-3. risk of
a light shower. good, in the east possibly moderate.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.7'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 13.5'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1021 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1021 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 7.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1025 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.0'C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 12.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 6.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1022 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 10.9'C, overcast, rain about 2.4 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.5 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1010 hPa.

Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.7'C, overcast, rain about 3.5 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1003 hPa.
Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 4.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1002 hPa.
Night: around 9.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.7 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1005 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~998 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.0'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 3.5 mm, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1001 hPa.
Midday: around 4.2'C, overcast, snow about 3.1 mm, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 998 hPa.
Night: around 3.6'C, overcast, snow about 2.2 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 997 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:25 am

Occasionally sunny with a chance of some light rain on Thursday and at the weekend. Further
little wind with local fog at nights. Temperatures are gradually rising
to a few degrees above the long-term average.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Sunshine (%) 20 70 80 40 50 60 30
Precipitation probability (%) 40 10 10 50 20 40 60
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/3 0 0/1 0/4
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 2 5 7 7 8 8
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 14 16 17 18 18 19 16/19
Wind direction NE NW SE S E W W
Wind force (bft) 2 3 2 3 2 2 2


Long term, Monday April 20, 2026 to Monday April 27, 2026:
Uncertain forecast: 50% chance of fairly warm and mainly dry spring weather and 50%
on cool and showery weather.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:08 UTC 130426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
col over the southern part of the North Sea moving northwards. weak trough over the
North Sea moving northwards. weak ridge builds at night at over the southern part of
the North Sea.

Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
variable 1-3, gradually west to southwest. first isolated light showers. good, in
precipitation possibly moderate.

Thames
mainly south 2-3, gradually variable, in the coastal area backing northeast, possibly 4. in the west first isolated light showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
mainly south 2-3, gradually southeast, in the coastal area backing northeast, possibly 4, later decreasing variable 1-3. in the west first isolated light showers.
good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

German Bight
southeast 2-3, gradually mainly east 2-4, in the coastal area northeast 2-4, later
decreasing variable 1-3. in the eastern part risk of light rain. good, in precipitation and locally possibly moderate.

Dogger
south to southeast 2-3, later possibly 4. later risk of an light shower. good, in
precipitation and locally possibly moderate.


Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
west to southwest 1-3. good.

Thames
mainly north 2-4, backing mainly west 1-3, later mainly southwest. good.

Humber
variable 1-3, gradually mainly southwest 2-3. good.

German Bight
variable 1-3, gradually mainly west 2-3. in the eastern part risk of light rain.
good, in precipitation possibly moderate, later in the northeastern part locally
moderate.

Dogger
mainly south 2-3. good.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 16 April 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.1'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 14.4'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1020 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 11.2'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1021 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.

Scandinavia: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1022 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 17.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 12.4'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1017 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 10.0'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 2.2 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1009 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.9'C, overcast, snow about 1.2 mm, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~93%, and 994 hPa.
Midday: around 3.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 997 hPa.
Night: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 998 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:09 am

Until Friday quite mild, periods of sun and only occasional rain.
More rain during the weekend and less mild from Sunday.

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Sunshine (%) 70 50 40 30 30 30 30
Precipitation probability (%) 10 30 30 20 70 50 30
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1 0/1 0 1/5 0/10 0/3
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 3 9 7 9 6/9 6
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 18 17 17 16/19 13/17 12/15
Wind direction SW Z SW SW W NW NO
Wind force (bft) 2 3 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Tuesday April 21, 2026 to Tuesday April 28, 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 07:27 UTC 140426.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
ridge over the southern part of the North Sea is building until an high over the
Netherlands and moving to Germany. low, 980, over the ocean is slowly moving east.
associated trough will reach the western North Sea on Wednesday morning.

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

Thames
south to southwest 2-3, in the western part increasing south to southeast 3-4, later
increasing south to southeast 3-4, in the mainly west possibly 5. good.

Humber
south to southwest 2-3, in the western part increasing south to southeast 3-4, later
increasing south to southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5. good.

German Bight
west to southwest 2-3, backing south to southwest, later south. good, first locally
moderate.

Dogger
mainly south 2-3, in the western part increasing southeast 3-4, later increasing
south to southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5. good, first locally moderate.


Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
south to southeast 3-4. later in the western part rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Thames
south to southeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5. later in the western part rain. good,
in precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
south to southeast 4-5. later in the western part rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

German Bight
south to southeast 2-3, soon increasing 3-4, later in the western part possibly 5.
good.

Dogger
south to southeast 4-5. later rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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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 (2:280/2050)

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

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 (2:280/2050)

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

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 (2:280/2050)