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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:51 UTC 130526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 16 May 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

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

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

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


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

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:27 UTC 140526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 17 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1017 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 13.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1014 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 8.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~83%, and 1011 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 14.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 11.3'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1012 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 18.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 12.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1010 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.2'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1005 hPa.
Midday: around 10.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 8.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1006 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 9.6'C, overcast, rain about 4.0 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 8.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 2.5 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1007 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 4.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1009 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:11 am

Changeable with some showers, dry and sunny on Thursday. Initially quite cool with temperatures below the long-term average, rising to around or above
the long-term average on Wednesday and Thursday.

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Sunshine (%) 30 40 30 30 30 40 70
Precipitation probability (%) 80 70 80 60 50 50 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 2/5 1/2 2/5 1/4 0/3 0/2 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2 4 5 7 7 10 10
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 12 13 15 16 18 20 21/24
Wind direction NW W S SW S SW W
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 3 3 2


Long term, Friday May 22, 2026 to Friday May 29, 2026:
Periods of sunshine, quite warm and mainly dry. During the week of May 25
the uncertainty in temperature forecasts increases.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:43 UTC 150526.

Gale warnings:
Dogger
northwest 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
Low, 992, over Fisher remains fairly stationary and is slowly filling. Troughs will
move southeastwards across the North Sea. Ridge is lying over the British Isles at
the end of the period.

Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
northwest 3-4, in the south backing west 3-4, occasionally 5, in the north gradually
decreasing variable 2-4. an isolated shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
northwest 4-5, in the southwestern part gradually decreasing variable 2-4. showers,
first small risk hail and thunderstorm, from the southwest less showers. good, in
precipitation moderate.

Humber
northwest 5-6, later decreasing 4-5, in the northeastern part 6. showery rain, from
the west less precipitation. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
mainly west 5-6, in the north 3-4. showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate,
possibly poor.

Dogger
northwest 6-7, later decreasing 5-6, in the north possibly 7. showery rain. good, in
precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
variable 2-4, later increasing west to northwest 3-4. an isolated shower. good, in
precipitation moderate.

Thames
northwest 4-5, in the southwestern part variable 2-4, gradually from the southwestern part everywhere west to southwest 3-4. an isolated shower. good, in
precipitation moderate.

Humber
northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 6, later in the west decreasing west 3-4. an
isolated shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
west to northwest 5-6, first in the northeastern part west 3-4, decreasing 4-6.
showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
northwest 5-6, in the northeastern part temporary 7, later decreasing 4-6. showery
rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 18 May 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.7'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 17.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 14.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1018 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 12.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.9 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 10.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1016 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 13.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 9.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~85%, and 1015 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 11.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1017 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.1'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 16.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 11.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1014 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 19.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1011 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 10.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.9 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1007 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 10.3'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 6.3 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1002 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 5.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 4.4'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1011 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:42 am

Changeable with some showers, dry and sunny from Thursday. Initial
temperatures below the long-term average rising to above the long-term average average on Thursday and Friday.

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sunshine (%) 40 30 30 40 40 60 70
Precipitation probability (%) 70 80 70 60 60 20 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 1/3 2/5 1/4 0/3 0/2 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 5 7 6 10 10 11
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 13 15 16 17 19 21 24
Wind direction W S SW S SW W E
Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 3 3 2 2


Long term, Saturday May 23, 2026 to Saturday May 30, 2026:
Periods of sunshine, quite warm and mainly dry. During the week of May 25
the uncertainty in the temperature forecast increases, but the chance of precipitation increases
remains relatively small.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:09 UTC 160526.

Gale warnings:
German Bight
west 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
Low, 997, over the Skagerrak is slowly moving northwards. Associated trough is moving eastwards across the North Sea and is followed by a ridge. Second low, 999,
is lying over Scotland at the end of the period. Associated trough will reach the
North Sea in the night.

Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
Dover Thames
southwest 3-4, increasing 4-5. occasional showers or light rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
west to northwest 3-4, first in the eastern part 4-5, backing south. occasional
showers or light rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
west 5-6, first in the eastern part sometimes 7, later decreasing southwest 3-4.
occasional showers or light rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
west to northwest 5-6, decreasing 3-4, later backing south to southwest. occasional
showers or light rain. good, in precipitation moderate.


Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover Thames
southwest 4-5, later veering west 3-4. occasional showers or light rain. good, in
precipitation moderate.

Humber
south to southwest 3-4, in the southern part sometimes 5, later veering west to
southwest. occasional showers or light rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
west to southwest 3-4, in the eastern part sometimes 5, backing south, later increasing 4-5. occasional showers or light rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
south to southwest 3-4, later veering west. occasional showers or light rain. good,
in precipitation moderate.


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

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

WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 19 May 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 19.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 16.3'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1020 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.4'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 14.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 12.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1018 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.4'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1018 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 12.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 9.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 16.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 12.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 15.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 21.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 14.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1014 hPa.

British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.0'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, SSE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1004 hPa.
Midday: around 11.7'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1002 hPa.
Night: around 10.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1004 hPa.

Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.1'C, overcast, snow about 2.3 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~93%, and 996 hPa.
Midday: around 12.0'C, overcast, rain about 3.2 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 997 hPa.
Night: around 11.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1000 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1009 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 4:54 am

Changeable with some showers, gradually dry and sunny from Thursday.
Initially temperatures below the long-term average from Thursday
rise to above.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunshine (%) 30 40 30 40 60 70 70
Precipitation probability (%) 80 60 60 70 20 10 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 2/7 1/10 0/4 1/5 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 8 6 10 9 9 11/14
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 15 15 17 18/22 18/24 22/27
Wind direction SW SW S SW W SE SE
Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 4 3 2 2


Long term, Sunday May 24, 2026 to Sunday May 31, 2026:
Periods of sunshine, quite warm and mainly dry. During the week of May 25
the uncertainty in the temperature forecast increases, but the chance of precipitation increases
remains relatively small.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:47 UTC 170526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Low, 1000 hPa, north of Scotland is changing little. Associated troughs will move
eastwards across the North Sea.

Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
west to southwest 3-4, temporary increasing 4-5. occasional rain, then occasional
showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
west to southwest 3-4, first in the eastern part south to southwest 4-5, backing
south to southwest. occasional rain, then occasional showers. good, in precipitation
moderate.

Humber
west to southwest 3-4, backing south 2-3. occasional rain, then occasional showers.
good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
south to southwest 4-5, decreasing 2-3. occasionally showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
west to southwest 3-4, backing south. first in the eastern part showery rain. good,
in precipitation moderate.


Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
west to southwest 3-4, occasionally 5. occasional showers. good, in precipitation
moderate.

Thames
southwest 3-4, temporary veering northwest. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
south 2-3, occasionally 4, veering southwest. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
south 2-3, in the eastern part 3-4, backing southeast. in the eastern part showery
rain, especially later in the southern part occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
south to southeast 3-4. later occasional 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: Wednesday 20 May 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 14.7'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 21.6'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 18.1'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1022 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 13.6'C, quite cloudy, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1024 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 16.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~63%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 11.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1022 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 12.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1016 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.8'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 18.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 13.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 15.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 20.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 14.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1015 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1013 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around 12.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 12.0'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.8 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1012 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.5 mm, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1010 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:27 am

Some showers on Wednesday. Gradually sunny and dry from Thursday, from Friday warm with temperatures well above the long-term average.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Sunshine (%) 40 30 40 60 90 70 70
Precipitation probability (%) 80 70 70 20 10 20 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 1/10 0/4 1/5 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 3 9 9 9 11/14 10/14
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 15 17 18/22 25 22/27 23/27
Wind direction SW S SW SW SE SE NE
Wind force (bft) 2 3 4 3 2 2 2


Long term, Monday May 25, 2026 to Monday June 1, 2026:
Sunny, warm and mainly dry. Uncertainty increases as the week progresses
the temperature forecast increases, but the chance of precipitation remains relatively small.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:22 UTC 180526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
low, 1005, at north of Scotland will dissipate soon. associated troughs will move
eastwards across the North Sea. an second low, 983, will move east to Ireland. associated troughs will move across the western part of the North Sea at the end of
the period.

Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
west to southwest 3-4, occasionally 5, later backing mainly south. first an isolated
shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
southwest 3-4, in the afternoon occasionally 5. first an isolated shower. good, in
precipitation moderate.

Humber
south to southwest 2-4. an isolated shower, first risk of thunderstorm and hail.
good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
mainly south 2-3, in the eastern part variable 1-3. occasional showers, in the eastern part rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor, in the northern
part risk of fog.

Dogger
southeast 3-4. first an isolated shower, risk of thunderstorm and hail. good, in
precipitation moderate, possibly poor, in the northern part risk of fog.


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

Thames
southwest 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, increasing south to southeast 5-6. later rain or
drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
south to southwest 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, increasing south to southeast 5-6.
later rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

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

Dogger
southeast 2-4, from the west increasing 4-5, later 5-6. later rain or drizzle. 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: Thursday 21 May 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 16.2'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 23.4'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 19.4'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1022 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.2'C, quite cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1026 hPa.
Midday: around 19.3'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1025 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 12.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 12.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 9.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1018 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 14.0'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 19.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 15.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1020 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
Dawn: around 16.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 21.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.9 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1016 hPa.
Night: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.0'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 13.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 12.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1020 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~95%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 13.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.4 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 12.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.0 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1018 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 5.8'C, quite cloudy, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1013 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:22 am

A few more showers on Wednesday, then sunny and dry with temperatures gradually increasing
rise to values well above the long-term average.

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Sunshine (%) 30 40 60 90 70 70 70
Precipitation probability (%) 70 70 20 10 20 10 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/4 1/5 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 9 9 9 11/14 10/14 10/14
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 15 17 21 25 22/27 23/27 23/27
Wind direction S SW SW SE SE NO NE
Wind force (bft) 3 4 3 2 2 2 2


Long term, Tuesday May 26, 2026 to Tuesday June 2, 2026:
Sunny, (very) warm and almost dry. One from the middle of next week
increasing chance (50%) of cooler and more changeable weather.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:17 UTC 190526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
low, 988, west of Scotland moving slowly northeastwards. associated troughs will
move northeastwards across the North Sea.

Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
south 5-6, veering southwest 4-5, occasionally 6. periods of rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
south to southeast 5-6, first in the eastern part 4-5, later veering south to southwest. periods of rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
south to southeast 5-6, first in the eastern part 4-5, later veering south to southwest. periods of rain, later in the western part occasional showers, small risk
of thunder. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

German Bight
south to southeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, gradually in the west 6. from the afternoon periods of rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Dogger
south to southeast 5-6, later decreasing 4-5, occasionally 6. periods of rain, later
in the western part occasional showers, small risk of thunder. good, in precipitation moderate to poor, later in the northern part small risk fog.


Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 5-6. occasional rain or a shower, later no significant precipitation. good,
in precipitation moderate.

Thames
south to southwest 5-6, decreasing southwest 4-5, occasionally 6. occasional rain or
a shower, later no significant precipitation. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
south to southwest 5-6, decreasing southwest 4-5. occasional rain or a shower, later
no significant precipitation. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
south to southeast 4-5, first in the western part possibly 6, veering southwest.
occasional rain or a shower. good, in precipitation moderate, first in the northwestern part small risk fog.

Dogger
south to southeast 4-5, first in the eastern part possibly 6, soon veering southwest.
occasional rain or a shower, later no significant precipitation. good, in precipitation moderate, first in the northeastern part 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 22 May 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 17.3'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 24.5'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 20.3'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1022 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 14.3'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 21.8'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 17.3'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1025 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.4'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 20.1'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1027 hPa.
Night: around 14.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1027 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 12.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 9.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1018 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 15.3'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 20.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 16.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1021 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
Dawn: around 16.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.
Midday: around 21.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1019 hPa.
Night: around 14.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1020 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 14.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1022 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~94%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 13.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 12.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1022 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 5.5'C, overcast, snow about 1.2 mm, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 5.3'C, overcast, snow about 0.7 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1010 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:50 am

A few more showers today, then sunny and dry with temperatures gradually increasing
rise to summer values.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 40 50 90 70 70 70 70
Precipitation probability (%) 70 20 10 20 10 20 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 1/5 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 9 9 12 10/14 10/14 13
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 18 21 25 26 23/27 23/27 26/29
Wind direction SW SW SE SE NO NO NO
Wind force (bft) 4 3 2 2 2 2 2


Long term, Wednesday May 27, 2026 to Wednesday June 3, 2026:
First sunny, (very) warm and almost dry. From the weekend of May 30/31 50% chance of a transition to somewhat more changeable and especially cooler weather.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:27 UTC 200526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Low, 996, west of Scotland moving slowly northwards and filling, 1008. Associated
troughs will move northeastwards across the German Bight on Wednesday. High, 1029,
is expected over North France at the end of the period.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover Thames
southwest 5-6, later decreasing 4-5. good.

Humber
southwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4. good.

German Bight
southwest 3-4, first possibly 5. first occasional showers. good, in precipitation
possibly moderate.

Dogger
southwest 4-5, gradually decreasing 3-4. good.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, later 2-3. good.

Thames
southwest 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4. good.

Humber
west to southwest 3-4, later backing south to southwest. good.

German Bight Dogger
southwest 3-4. good.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 23 May 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 23.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 20.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1022 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 15.7'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 22.8'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 18.5'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1025 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.9'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~80%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 21.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1027 hPa.
Night: around 15.8'C, clear skies - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1027 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1016 hPa.
Midday: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1014 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 15.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 21.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 16.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1022 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around 14.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 19.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1022 hPa.
Midday: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1025 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.3'C, overcast, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~95%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 13.3'C, overcast, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 12.4'C, quite cloudy, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1026 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~92%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 6.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 6.0'C, overcast, snow about 3.2 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1005 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:39 am

Sunny and warm spring weather with maximum temperatures around 25°C. Dry, only there is one on Saturday
small chance of an occasional (thunder) shower.

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Sunshine (%) 50 60 70 70 70 70 60
Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 30 10 20 10 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 10 9 12 10/14 10/14 13 11
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 21 25 26 23/27 23/27 26/29 19/25
Wind direction SW SE SE NO NO NO N
Wind force (bft) 3 2 2 2 2 2 2


Long term, Thursday May 28, 2026 to Thursday June 4, 2026:
First mainly dry and fairly warm spring weather, but gradually the risk increases
a cooler and more changeable weather picture towards 50%.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:51 UTC 210526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1029, over south Germany is building and moving northwards. Associated ridge
is expected over the North Sea.

Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 2-4, decreasing variable 1-3, later increasing east 2-3. good.

Thames
south to southwest 3-4, later decreasing south 2-3. good.

Humber Dogger
southwest 3-4. good.

German Bight
west to southwest 3-4. good.


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

Thames
south 2-3, increasing southeast 3-4. good.

Humber
south to southwest 3-4, later backing south to southeast. good.

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

Dogger
mainly south 3-4. good.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 24 May 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 23.9'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~46%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 20.2'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~60%, and 1023 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
Dawn: around 16.7'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 23.9'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~57%, and 1027 hPa.
Night: around 19.7'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1027 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1028 hPa).
Dawn: around 15.1'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 22.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1028 hPa.
Night: around 16.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1028 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 16.1'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 21.7'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~55%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 16.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1024 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around 15.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 20.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1029 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1029 hPa.
Night: around 13.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1028 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1029 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 14.1'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1029 hPa.
Night: around 12.9'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1029 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.3 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1005 hPa.
Midday: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.4 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 6.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1008 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:10 am

Sunny, dry and warm spring weather with maximum temperatures around 25°C. Temporarily lower on Wednesday
maximums.

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Sunshine (%) 80 70 70 80 70 50 50
Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 10 10 10 10 10
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/1 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (size C) 9 12 10/14 10/14 11/15 8/12 8
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 25 27 23/27 24/28 20/27 16/22 22/26
Wind direction SE SE NO NO NO N NE
Wind force (bft) 2 2 2 2 3 4 2


Long term, Friday May 29, 2026 to Friday June 5, 2026:
First mainly dry and fairly warm spring weather, but gradually the risk increases
a cooler and more changeable weather pattern by up to 50%.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:19 UTC 220526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
High, 1030, over Germany and associated ridge over the North Sea will move slowly
eastwards. Trough is expected over Humber and German Bight at the end of the period.

Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
east to southeast 2-3. good.

Thames
east to southeast 2-4. good.

Humber
south to southeast 3-4, in the west increasing 4-5. good.

German Bight
south to southwest 2-3, later increasing south to southeast 3-4. good.

Dogger
south to southeast 3-4, soon from the west increasing 4-5. good.


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

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

Humber
south to southeast 3-4, in the west first 5, gradually decreasing mainly west 2-3.
especially later squally showers, possibly with thunderstorm. good, in precipitation
moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
south to southeast 3-4, in the northwestern part 5, later veering southwest. later
squally showers, possibly with thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
south to southeast 4-5, soon from the west decreasing west to southwest 2-4. especially later squally showers, possibly with thunderstorm. good, in precipitation
moderate, possibly poor.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 25 May 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 18.0'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 24.5'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 20.5'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1024 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
Dawn: around 18.2'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 25.3'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1027 hPa.
Night: around 20.7'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1027 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1029 hPa).
Dawn: around 15.1'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1030 hPa.
Midday: around 23.1'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~46%, and 1029 hPa.
Night: around 17.2'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1028 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 10.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1014 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 16.9'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1026 hPa.
Midday: around 23.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 18.0'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
Dawn: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 19.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1017 hPa.
Night: around 14.0'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1016 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1029 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 16.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1029 hPa.
Night: around 14.6'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1028 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1029 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.1'C, partly cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1029 hPa.
Midday: around 15.7'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1029 hPa.
Night: around 14.0'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~90%, and 1029 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 6.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 5.8'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1011 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 4:41 am

Sunny, dry and warm spring weather with maximum temperatures between 25°C and 30°C. From
a little less warm on Wednesday.

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sunshine (%) 80 80 80 70 50 50 60
Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 10 10 10 20
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 10/14 10/14 11/15 8/12 8 9/12
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 29 27 24/28 20/27 16/22 22/26 24/27
Wind direction SE NO NO NO N NE SW
Wind force (bft) 2 2 2 3 4 2 3


Long term, Saturday May 30, 2026 to Saturday June 6, 2026:
First mainly dry and fairly warm spring weather, but gradually the risk increases
a cooler and more changeable weather pattern by up to 50%.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 05:59 UTC 230526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
high building over the British Isles and will move to the North Sea. trough over
Humber and German Bight will move southwards and is declining.

Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
mainly south 2-4. good.

Thames
variable 2-4. good.

Humber
mainly south 2-4, soon mainly north, later mainly east. first in the southern part
occasional showers possibly thundery. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
mainly southwest 2-4, gradually mainly north. in the southern part occasional showers possibly thundery. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
mainly southwest 2-4. good.


Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover Humber
variable 1-3. good.

Thames
mainly northeast 1-3. good.

German Bight
mainly north 2-3, later mainly southwest. good.

Dogger
no significant change.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 26 May 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 17.8'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 24.6'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 20.8'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~57%, and 1023 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 18.5'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1026 hPa.
Midday: around 25.8'C, clear skies, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 21.1'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1024 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
Dawn: around 16.1'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 24.7'C, clear skies, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~43%, and 1026 hPa.
Night: around 18.3'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1024 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 10.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1010 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 18.1'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 24.1'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 18.9'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1014 hPa.
Midday: around 18.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 13.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1011 hPa.

British Isles: under high pressure (~1029 hPa).
Dawn: around 13.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1028 hPa.
Midday: around 15.7'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1029 hPa.
Night: around 13.8'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1029 hPa.

Ireland: under high pressure (~1030 hPa).
Dawn: around 12.9'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~94%, and 1029 hPa.
Midday: around 15.5'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1030 hPa.
Night: around 14.2'C, partly cloudy, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1029 hPa.

Iceland: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1021 hPa.
Night: around 5.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1020 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 4:42 am

Sunny, dry and warm spring weather with maximum temperatures between 25°C and 30°C. Wednesday and
temporarily less warm on Thursday.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunshine (%) 80 80 70 60 60 60 50
Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 10 10 10 30
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/1
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 12 13 10 8 10 14
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 27 28 30 21 22/26 26 23/28
Wind direction NO NO NO N NE SW W
Wind force (bft) 2 2 3 4 2 3 2


Long term, Sunday May 31, 2026 to Sunday June 7, 2026:
First mainly dry and quite warm. From Sunday temperatures will drop to
values around the long-term average and it becomes more variable.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 06:20 UTC 240526.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
high, 1030, over the North Sea will move to the Netherlands.

Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
Dover Thames
east to northeast 2-3, occasionally 4. good.

Humber
mainly southeast 2-3, occasionally 4. good.

German Bight
mainly west 1-3, in the southern part variable. good.

Dogger
south to southwest 2-3, later occasionally 4. good.


Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
Dover Thames
east to northeast 1-3. good.

Humber
east to southeast 1-3. good.

German Bight
mainly southwest 1-3, increasing 3-4. good.

Dogger
south to southwest 1-3, first occasionally 4. good.


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