• forecast Europe and North Sea

    From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Friday, July 04, 2025 12:01:28
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 04, 2025
    Hot Mediterranean
    Thundery Switzerland

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 4th July 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Hot Mediterranean, some thunderstorms for Spain, thundery Switzerland
    too

    Friday
    A hot sunny day for Iberia, heavy showers with spots of thunder for
    north Spain afternoon. Sunny for the Balearics, a few afternoon showers
    for Sardinia and Corsica. Scattered showers for northern Italy, heavier
    towards the south, though good sun breaks. Largely dry for the Balkans,
    a few showers into Croatia, possibly heavy in Slovenia. Hot and sunny
    for Greece and Türkiye.
    Sunny and warm in France, some showers south and east. Cloud builds in
    from the north later and spreads across the Low Countries and north
    Germany after a sunny morning. Sunnier south Germany, Czechia, and
    Poland. Showers over the Alps spread east through Slovakia, east
    Poland, into west Ukraine. Sunny and hot in Romania and Bulgaria.
    A brisk wind across the British Isles with heavy showery rain north. A
    cool westerly breeze across southern Scandinavia and Estonia. Showery
    across Denmark, as well as Norway and Sweden, some sunny breaks between
    showers. Cloud in the Baltic States and rain in Finland slowly clears,
    giving way to mild sun.

    Saturday
    Some thunderstorms in northern and eastern areas of Spain on Saturday.
    Fair for the south and west with lots of hot sunshine. Staying hot
    across the Balearics, Corsica and Sardinia as well as Italy. More hot
    and sunny weather in Greece and Turkey.
    Some thundery showers in southwest France with some showery rain in the
    far north. A few showers for the Low Countries and northern Germany.
    Fine and sunny in most of Germany and Poland. Hungary should be fair
    and sunny, although some heavy showers in western Austria.
    Thunderstorms, some torrential for Switzerland.
    Cloud and patchy rain in Denmark. Further cloud and rain for the Baltic
    States. Finland will have some showers in the south, but northern areas
    tending to be brighter and drier. Rain in southern Sweden and Norway, a
    few showers in the north.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Friday, July 4, 2025 at 3:32 am

    First mostly dry with more and more clouds. From Sunday one
    changeable weather type with rain (showers) and temperatures from time to time below the long -term average. From Wednesday dry, rising
    Temperatures and more sun.

    Vr Sat so ma di wo do do
    Sunshine (%) 50 20 10 10 30 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 30 90 90 40 20 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1 11/19 6/13 1/3 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 10 16 15 14 13 12 13
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 23 22 19 17 17 23 26
    Wind direction W ZW NW NW W W
    Wind force (BFT) 3 4 4 4 4 3 2


    Long term, Friday July 11, 2025 to Friday July 18, 2025:
    Mostly dry summer weather with large sunny periods. The maximum temperatures rise to possibly more than 30 degrees on Sundays and Monday. Then the Uncertainty in the temperature quite large.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:13 UTC 040725.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight Dogger
    west to southwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Ridge across the Netherlands and the southern part of the North Sea will move southeastwards whilst declining. Low, 1000, south of Iceland will move eastwards.
    Associated troughs will move across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 2-4, backing southwest, increasing mainly 4, possibly 5. good.

    Thames
    west 2-4, soon backing south to southwest, from the west increasing 4-5. good.

    Humber
    west to southwest 3-4, increasing south to southwest 4-5, in the northern part 5-6,
    later veering west to southwest. later in the northern part rain. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    German Bight
    west to southwest 4-5, later from the west increasing 5-6, sometimes 7. in the northern part sometimes rain. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Dogger
    west 4-5, soon backing southwest, from the west increasing 5-6, sometimes 7. especially later rain. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5. good.

    Thames
    southwest 4-5. especially later risk of rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    west to southwest 5-6, first in the southern part 3-5. sometimes rain. good, in
    precipitation sometimes moderate.

    German Bight
    west to southwest 5-6, especially first in the southern part 3-5 and in the northern
    part sometimes 7. periods of rain. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 6-7, decreasing 5-6. periods of rain. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Saturday, July 05, 2025 12:02:02
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    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 05, 2025
    Hot Mediterranean
    Thundery Switzerland

    Issued: 0530hrs Saturday 5th July 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Hot Mediterranean, some thunderstorms for Spain, thundery Switzerland
    too

    Saturday
    Some thunderstorms in northern and eastern areas of Spain on Saturday.
    Fair for the south and west with lots of hot sunshine. Staying hot
    across the Balearics, Corsica and Sardinia as well as Italy. More hot
    and sunny weather in Greece and Turkey.
    Some thundery showers in southwest France with some showery rain in the
    far north. A few showers for the Low Countries and northern Germany.
    Fine and sunny in most of Germany and Poland. Hungary should be fair
    and sunny, although some heavy showers in western Austria.
    Thunderstorms, some torrential for Switzerland.
    Cloud and patchy rain in Denmark. Further cloud and rain for the Baltic
    States. Finland will have some showers in the south, but northern areas
    tending to be brighter and drier. Rain in southern Sweden and Norway, a
    few showers in the north.

    Sunday
    Fine with good spells of sunshine and dry weather n Spain and Portugal.
    A few showers in eastern Spain. Fine for most of the Mediterranean with
    lots of sunshine and hot weather extending from the Balearics, across
    Italy and into Greece and Turkey.
    An area of rain in central France, becoming fresher and brighter in
    northern France. A few showers in the far south. Further rain for the
    Low Countries and northern Germany. Poland is going to be fine with
    good spells of sunshine. Staying sunny across Hungary and Austria
    although some heavy sjowers in Switzerland.
    Heavy showers in denmark

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Saturday 5 July 2025 at 05.19 hours

    The first days changeable with showers and temperatures below from time to time The long -term average. From Wednesday dry, lots of sun and rising Temperatures.

    Sat so ma di wo do vr
    Sunshine (%) 20 10 10 30 40 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 90 90 40 20 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1 11/19 6/13 1/3 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 16 16 14 13 12 13 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 22 21 17 17 23 26 27
    Wind direction SW NW NW W W W ZW
    Wind force (BFT) 4 4 4 4 3 2 2


    Long term, Saturday July 12, 2025 to Saturday, July 19, 2025:
    Mostly dry summer weather with large sunny periods. The maximum temperature rises to possibly more than 30 degrees on Sundays, Monday and Tuesday. Then Seems some cooling probably, where it stays (free) warm.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:54 UTC 050725.

    Gale warnings:
    Dover Thames
    southwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    low, 1009, near the Shetland Islands will move eastwards to the south of Norway.
    Associated troughs will move southeastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 5-6, for a time 7. periods of rain. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    southwest 5-6, in the southeastern part possibly for a time 7. in the southern part
    periods of rain. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    southwest 5-6, soon decreasing 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    southwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5. occasionally light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 5-6, decreasing mainly 4. occasionally light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    southwest 5-6, decreasing mainly 4. risk of light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    west to southwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4. later rain or a shower. good, moderate in
    precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    southwest 4-5, veering west, later decreasing 3-4. risk of light rain. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    west 4-5, decreasing 3-4. later in the southern part rain or a shower. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sunday, July 06, 2025 12:00:22
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    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 06, 2025
    Wet Scandinavia
    Rain central Europe

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 6th July 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Heavy rain in parts of Scandinavia and central Europe

    Sunday
    Fine with good spells of sunshine and dry weather in Spain and
    Portugal. A few showers in eastern Spain. Fine for most of the
    Mediterranean with lots of sunshine and hot weather extending from the
    Balearics, across Italy and into Greece and Turkey.
    An area of rain in central France, becoming fresher and brighter in
    northern France. A few showers in the far south. Further rain for the
    Low Countries and northern Germany. Poland is going to be fine with
    good spells of sunshine. Staying sunny across Hungary and Austria
    although some heavy sjowers in Switzerland.
    Heavy showers in Denmark. Rain for the Baltic States and southern
    Sweden, some of this heavy. Further rain in southern Norway. A few
    showers in northern Norway and northern Sweden but it should be mostly
    dry here.

    Monday
    Fair for most of Spain and Portugal although some cloud in northern
    Spain with patchy rain here in the afternoon. Showers in the Balearics.
    Corsica and Sardinia should be fine with sunshine. Italy will be hot
    and dry in the south but an occasional shower developing in central and
    northern areas. Greece and Turkey remain dry with lots of sunshine.
    Heavy rain and showers affecting much of France, windy too. Rain in
    northern Germany with heavy showers in northern Poland. Austria and
    Hungary should be mostly fair although heavy, thundery showers in
    Switzerland.
    Some heavy showers in Denmark and through the Baltic States, these
    being thundery at times. Southern Sweden will have some thundery rain,
    but the north should be dry and bright. Fair in Norway although some
    showers on the coasts.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 05.24 am

    Tuesday cool and changeable with showers. From Wednesday dry, lots of sun and rising temperatures.

    So ma di wo do vr Za
    Sunshine (%) 10 10 30 40 50 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 90 40 20 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 11/19 6/13 1/3 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 16 14 13 12 13 14 13/16
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 20 18 17 23 26 26 26/29
    Wind direction ZW NW NW W W W n
    Wind force (BFT) 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 2


    Long term, Sunday July 13, 2025 to Sunday 20 July 2025:
    Substantial sunny periods and especially the first days (very) warm. After that, only seems
    Probably cooling, where it stays (free) warm. Probably
    Not much more than 5-10 mm of rain during this period.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:25 UTC 060725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    low, 1000, over the south of Norway and Sweden is hardly changing. associated troughs will move southeastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, veering northwest and temporary increasing 4-5. first rain or a shower, later occasional showers with risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Thames Humber
    west 2-3, increasing north to northwest 3-4. first rain or a shower, later occasional showers with risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly
    poor.

    German Bight
    west 3-4, veering northwest. especially later occasional showers. good, moderate in
    precipitation.

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


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 3-4, increasing 4-5. showers with risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in
    precipitation.

    Thames Humber
    north to northwest 3-4, gradually increasing 5-6. especially first showers with risk
    thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    northwest 3-4, increasing 4-5, later in the West 5-6. occasional showers. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 4-5, increasing 5-6. occasional showers. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Monday, July 07, 2025 12:00:18
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    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 07, 2025
    Thundery rain central Europe
    Cooler for a few days

    Issued: 0530hrs Monday 7th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Garry Nicholson

    Rain pivots across southern Scandinavia

    Monday
    Fair for most of Spain and Portugal although some cloud in northern
    Spain with patchy rain here in the afternoon. Showers in the Balearics.
    Corsica and Sardinia should be fine with sunshine. Italy will be hot
    and dry in the south but an occasional shower developing in central and
    northern areas. Greece and Turkey remain dry with lots of sunshine.
    Heavy rain and showers affecting much of France, windy too. Rain in
    northern Germany with heavy showers in northern Poland. Austria and
    Hungary should be mostly fair although heavy, thundery showers in
    Switzerland.
    Some heavy showers in Denmark and through the Baltic States, these
    being thundery at times. Southern Sweden will have some thundery rain,
    but the north should be dry and bright. Fair in Norway although some
    showers on the coasts.

    Tuesday
    Fine and warm for Spain and Portugal, risk of isolated showers toward
    the east. The Balearics could also see a shower, but largely dry and
    likewise dry for Corsica and Sardinia. Scattered showers develop over
    Italy, most extensively in the northeast where a risk of thunder in
    afternoon. Greece and Turkiye will be dry.
    France is generally dry, but eastern areas will see some showery rain.
    Showers forming more widely across the Alps through Switzerland,
    Austria and southern Germany. Showery too for the Netherlands, a few
    showers for Belgium too. Low pressure over eastern Europe brings more
    extensive heavy rain to Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and southern Poland,
    with risk of thunderstorms. Drier toward the Black Sea.
    Some showers for Denmark and southern Sweden, but most of Sweden and
    Norway will be dry with sunny spells. Some heavy rain for southern
    Finland, drier in the north.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 05.28 am

    From Wednesday almost everywhere dry, more and more sun and rising temperatures.

    Ma di wo do vr Za so
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 40 40 30 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 60 80 10 10 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 5 4 0 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 12 14 12 14 14 16
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 19 18 23 24 25 26 27
    NW NW NW NW NW N N N N NW
    Wind force (BFT) 4 4 3 2 2 3 2


    Long term, Monday, July 14, 2025 to Monday, July 21, 2025:
    Substantial sunny periods and especially the first days warm. After that, only seems
    Probably cooling, where it stays (free) warm. Increasing chance of
    Some rain or thunderstorms.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:05 UTC 070725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    low 998 over the south of Scandinavia changing little. trough moving southwards
    across the western part of the North Sea at night.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north 5-6, decreasing north to northwest 3-5, later variable 2-4. occasional shower.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames Humber
    north to northwest 5-6, later decreasing northwest 3-5. occasional shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-6. occasional shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 5-6. occasional shower, later in the western part possibly with
    thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, veering northwest 5-6. occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    variable 2-4, increasing northwest 5-6, in the southern part possibly for a time 7.
    risk occasional thundery showers. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    northwest 3-5, in the western part variable 2-4. increasing northwest 5-6. occasional showers, in the western part first possibly with thunderstorm. good,
    moderate in precipitation, first possibly poor.

    German Bight
    northwest 5-6, later decreasing 4-5. occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 5-6. occasional shower, in the western part possibly with thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, first possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tuesday, July 08, 2025 12:00:24
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 08, 2025
    Unsettled east, risk thunder
    Milder north of Alps

    Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 8th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Low pressure into eastern Europe produces showers and thunderstorms.
    Increasingly fine west.

    Tuesday
    Fine and warm for Spain and Portugal, risk of isolated showers toward
    the east. The Balearics could also see a shower, but largely dry and
    likewise dry for Corsica and Sardinia. Scattered showers develop over
    Italy, most extensively in the northeast where a risk of thunder in
    afternoon. Heavy, thundery showers will similarly develop over
    Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Greece and Türkiye will
    be dry and hot.
    France is generally dry, but eastern areas will see some showery rain.
    Showers forming more widely across the Alps through Switzerland,
    Austria and southern Germany, risk heavy in the morning. Showery too
    for the Netherlands, a few showers for Belgium too. A fresh northerly
    breeze will keep these areas a bit cooler. Low pressure over eastern
    Europe brings more extensive heavy rain to Czechia, Slovakia, and
    southern Poland, with risk of thunderstorms. Notable thunderstorm risk
    in east Hungary and west Romania/Ukraine. Drier toward the Black Sea.
    Some showers for Denmark and southern Sweden, but most of Sweden and
    Norway will be dry with increasing sunny spells. Some heavy rain for
    southern Finland in the morning will pass east, drier in the north.
    Some showers in the Baltic States, a few sun spells here and there.

    Wednesday
    More hot sun for Iberia, afternoon showers in northwest Spain - a few
    stretching east into the Balearics. Substantially dry and sunny
    Sardinia, Corsica, and Italy, only some morning showers on Italy's east
    coast. Morning showers inland in the Balkans may include a flash of
    thunder, gradually easing for a sunny afternoon. Hot and sunny again
    for Greece and Türkiye.
    A fine sunny day for France and the Low Countries. Switzerland will be
    sunny as well, some showery rain in Austria. Rain in central and east
    Germany as well. From Poland southward to Hungary and eastward, most
    areas will see rain with regular heavy bursts and risk of
    thunderstorms.
    Heavy rain for Lithuania and Latvia, drier in Estonia. Fine across
    Scandinavia and often sunny. More cloud in Finland at first, though
    also clearing for good sun here as well.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 4.26 am

    Periods with sun and rising temperatures. From Sunday especially in the east opportunity
    On a rain or thunderstorm.

    Di wo do vr Za so ma
    Sunshine (%) 30 40 40 30 40 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 20 10 20 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 4 0 0 0 0/1 0/1
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 12 14 12 14 14 16 16
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 19 22 24 25 26 27 27
    NW NW NW NW N N N NW
    Wind force (BFT) 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 2


    Long term, Tuesday July 15, 2025 to Tuesday 22 July 2025:
    Probably quite warm summer weather with regular sun and daily chance of one Rain or thunderstorm. Increasing uncertainty in temperature forecast,
    Possibly warmer at the end of the period.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:43 UTC 080725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    ridge over the British isles is slowly moving to the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 4-5, backing southwest 5-6. risk an light shower. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.

    Thames
    northwest 4-5, later decreasing 3-4, in the South variable 2-4. risk an light shower.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber Dogger
    northwest 4-5, later decreasing 3-4. risk an light shower. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5. risk an light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 4-5, decreasing mainly west 2-4. first risk an light shower. good,
    in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    variable 2-4. first risk an light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    northwest later backing west 3-4. first risk an light shower. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 4-5, decreasing northwest 3-4. first risk an light shower. good,
    in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    north to northwest backing west 3-4. first risk an light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wednesday, July 09, 2025 12:01:50
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 09, 2025
    High pressure for most.
    Heavy rain in east.

    Issued: 0530hrs Wednesday 9th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Locally hot in south

    Wednesday
    A sunny day for Portugal, while a few afternoon showers are expected
    over eastern Spain. A dry and sunny day for France, with some showers
    developing over the British Isles, becoming soon drier. Isolated
    showers for the Low Countries and Denmark, while scattered afternoon
    showers are expected over Germany. Mostly dry and sunny for Norway,
    Sweden and Finland, while a few showers possibly later over the Baltic
    States. Heavy showers or longer spells of rain for Poland, Belarus and
    western Ukraine.
    Switzerland will see a mostly dry and sunny day. Cloudier over Austria,
    Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary with showers or longer spells of rain.
    Heavy showers for Romania and northern Balkans.
    A sunny day for the Balearics, Sardinia and Corsica. A scattering of
    showers for Italy mostly in south. A sunny and locally hot day for
    Greece, Cyprus and Turkiye.

    Thursday
    Another sunny and very warm day for the Iberia, with some afternoon
    showers over Spain. High pressure spreads over France and the British
    Isles with settled weather conditions. Same for the Low Countries,
    while a scattering of showers is possible over Germany. Dry and bright
    for Denmark, Sweden and Finland, while Norway will be dry away from the
    west where some rain is possible. A longer spell of heavy rain is
    expected for the Baltic States, east Poland, Slovakia and Belarus.
    Mostly dry for Ukraine.
    A sunny day for Switzerland. Cloudier for Austria and Czechia with some
    early rain. Hungary will see a mostly dry bright day. Showers or longer
    spells of rain for Romania with a scattering of showers over the
    Balkans.
    Sunny for the Balearics, with a scattering of light showers over
    Sardinia and Corsica in the afternoon. A dry and sunny day for Italy,
    Greece, Turkiye and Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 3:28 am

    Periods with sun and rising temperatures. From Sunday especially in the east opportunity
    On a rain or thunderstorm.

    WO DO VR SA ZO Ma di
    Sunshine (%) 40 40 30 40 30 30 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 20 10 20 20 20 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0/1 0 0/1 0/1 0/3
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 12 14 14 16 16 16
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 22 24 25 26 27 27 25
    Wind direction NW NW N N N NW W
    Wind force (BFT) 3 2 2 2 2 2 3


    Long term, Wednesday, July 16, 2025 to Wednesday, July 23, 2025:
    Occasionally sun with temperatures around or some above the long -term average. Every day there is a chance of a rain or thunderstorm.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:25 UTC 090725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1025, southwest of Ireland moving slowly to England. weak ridge over the west
    of the North Sea is slowly moving east.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 2-4. good.

    Thames
    variable 1-3. good.

    Humber
    west 2-3. good.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 3-4. good.

    Dogger
    west to northwest 2-4. good.


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

    Thames
    variable 1-3, increasing east to northeast 2-3. good.

    Humber
    west to northwest 2-3, veering north, later decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 3-4, veering north to northwest. good.

    Dogger
    mainly west 2-4. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thursday, July 10, 2025 12:01:54
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 10, 2025
    High pressure northwest.
    Showers elsewhere.

    Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 10th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Locally hot in south

    Thursday
    A sunny and very warm day for the Iberia, with some afternoon showers
    over Spain. High pressure spreads over France and the British Isles
    with settled weather conditions. Same for the Low Countries, while a
    scattering of showers is possible over Germany. Dry and bright for
    Denmark, Sweden and Finland, while Norway will be dry away from the
    west where some rain is possible. A longer spell of heavy rain is
    expected for the Baltic States, east Poland, Slovakia and Belarus.
    Mostly dry for Ukraine.
    A sunny day for Switzerland. Cloudier for Austria and Czechia with some
    early rain. Hungary will see a mostly dry bright day. Showers or longer
    spells of rain for Romania with a scattering of showers over the
    Balkans.
    Sunny for the Balearics, with a scattering of light showers over
    Sardinia and Corsica in the afternoon. A dry and sunny day for Italy,
    Greece, Turkiye and Cyprus.

    Friday
    Sunny but with scattered showers for Portugal. Some heavy showers are
    expected in the afternoon over north Spain, otherwise sunny. A dry and
    sunny day for France and the British Isles. A few afternoon showers for
    the Low Countries, while frequent showers are expected for Germany and
    Poland. Mostly dry for Denmark and Norway, with a few heavy showers
    over southern Sweden. Isolated showers for Finland, with heavy showers
    in the afternoon expected over the Baltic States and Belarus. A mostly
    dry and sunny day for Ukraine.
    Increasingly cloudy over Switzerland and Austria with outbreaks of
    rain. A cloudy day for Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia with
    rain, becoming more patchy later in the day. Sunny with a few shower
    for Romania. Sunny and dry for the Balkans.
    Sunny for the Balearics. A few afternoon showers for Sardinia and
    Corsica mostly over high ground. Some showers for far northern Italy,
    elsewhere dry and sunny. Sunny for Greece, Turkiye and Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 05.09 am

    Sunny, dry and warm in the southern half in the summer. In the northern coastal area
    the temperature is left behind. From Sunday especially in the east possibly one Some rain or thunderstorms. However, it stays dry in most places.

    Do vr Za so ma di wo
    Sunshine (%) 50 40 50 50 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 10 40 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 1/2 0/1 0/1 0/1
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 13 14 15 16 15 16 15
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 23 25 27 26 26 25 25
    Wind direction NW N N W NW N
    Wind force (BFT) 2 2 3 3 2 3 2


    Long term, Thursday July 17, 2025 to Thursday 24 July 2025:
    Occasionally sun with temperatures around or above the long -term average. Daily
    Is there a small chance (approx. 30%) on a rain or thunderstorm but the dry periods
    will dominate.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:35 UTC 100725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1024, over the Irish sea slowly moving to the southern North Sea and maintains
    a ridge over Dogger.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 3-4, gradually decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Thames Humber
    variable 1-3. good.

    German Bight
    mainly northwest 3-4. especially first risk light rain or drizzle. good, moderate in
    precipitation.

    Dogger
    mainly west 2-3, gradually variable 1-3. good.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Dogger
    variable 1-3. good.

    Thames Humber
    no significant change.

    German Bight
    mainly northwest 3-4. good, later possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Friday, July 11, 2025 12:00:52
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 11, 2025
    High pressure northwest.
    Showers elsewhere.

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 11th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Locally hot in south

    Friday
    Sunny but with scattered showers for Portugal. Some heavy showers are
    expected in the afternoon over north Spain, otherwise sunny. A dry and
    sunny day for France and the British Isles. A few afternoon showers for
    the Low Countries, while frequent showers are expected for Germany and
    Poland. Mostly dry for Denmark and Norway, with a few heavy showers
    over southern Sweden. Isolated showers for Finland, with heavy showers
    in the afternoon expected over the Baltic States and Belarus. A mostly
    dry and sunny day for Ukraine.
    Increasingly cloudy over Switzerland and Austria with outbreaks of
    rain. A cloudy day for Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia with
    rain, becoming more patchy later in the day. Sunny with a few shower
    for Romania. Sunny and dry for the Balkans.
    Sunny for the Balearics. A few afternoon showers for Sardinia and
    Corsica mostly over high ground. Some showers for far northern Italy,
    elsewhere dry and sunny. Sunny for Greece, Turkiye and Cyprus.

    Saturday
    A dry and sunny day for Portugal. Afternoon heavy showers for northern
    Spain. A sunny and warm day for France with a few showers south. Sunny
    for the British Isles and the Low Countries. Some showers for Germany,
    Denmark and Poland. A dry and sunny day for Norway. A few heavy showers
    for southern Sweden and southern Finland. The Baltic States will see a
    mostly sunny day with a few showers over Estonia. Bright with a few
    showers over Belarus and Ukraine.
    A bright day with some afternoon showers over Switzerland and Austria.
    More frequent showers for Czechia, and Slovakia while a few are
    expected over Hungary. A few afternoon showers for Romania and the
    Balkans.
    Some showers are possible over the Balearics, perhaps the odd heavy
    one. Afternoon showers mostly over high ground for Sardinia and
    Corsica. Northern Italy will see a showery day while southern parts
    will have settled weather conditions. A sunny day for Greece, Turkiye
    and Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Friday 11 July 2025 at 05.02 am

    Quiet, sunny and warm in the southern half in the summer. In the northern coastal area
    the temperature is left behind. In the east there is a chance of a single rain or
    thunderstorms, however, it stays dry in most places.

    Vr Sat so ma di wo do do
    Sunshine (%) 40 50 50 40 40 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 20 40 20 20 20 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 1/2 0/1 0/1 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 14 16 15 16 15 14/17
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 24 26 26 26 25 25 25/29
    Wind direction n n n w nw n w
    Wind force (BFT) 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 2


    Long term, Friday, July 18, 2025 to Friday 25 July 2025:
    Occasionally sun with temperatures around or above the long -term average. Daily
    Is there a small chance (approx. 25%) on a rain or thunderstorm but the dry periods
    will dominate.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:19 UTC 110725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1022, over the British Isles is declining.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly east 1-3, increasing northeast 3-4. good.

    Thames
    variable 1-3, gradually mainly north. good.

    Humber
    variable 1-3, from the east increasing north 3-4. good, later from the north locally
    moderate to poor, risk of fog.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 3-4, first in the western part 2-3. good, in the western part
    locally moderate to poor, risk of fog.

    Dogger
    variable 1-3, gradually northeast 2-3, later in the eastern part increasing north
    3-4. good, locally moderate to poor or fog.


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

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

    Humber
    north 3-4, first in the western part northeast 2-3. good, especially in the western
    part locally moderate to poor or fog.

    German Bight
    north mainly 4, later in the eastern part increasing mainly 5. later in the southeast coastal area risk of a shower. good, in precipitation and first in the
    southwestern part locally moderate.

    Dogger
    in the western part northeast 2-3, in the eastern part north 3-4. good, especially
    in the western part locally moderate to poor or fog.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Saturday, July 12, 2025 12:00:28
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 12, 2025
    Hot west/far north
    Showers, local thunderstorms

    Issued: 0530hrs Saturday 12th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Low pressure in north-central Europe facilitates showers across many
    areas with bands of thunderstorms.

    Saturday
    A dry day for Portugal with some cloud around, sunnier for Spain.
    Afternoon heavy showers for northern Spain, thunderstorms in the
    northwest. Some showers are possible later in the day over the
    Balearics, perhaps the odd heavy one. Afternoon showers mostly over
    high ground for Sardinia and Corsica. Northern Italy near the mountains
    will see a showery day while southern parts will have fine weather
    conditions. Similarly fine for the Balkan states, some showery bursts
    from Slovenia towards Bosnia and Herzegovina. A sunny day for Greece,
    Türkiye and Cyprus.
    A sunny and hot day for France with a few heavy showers south. Sunny
    hot as well for the British Isles and the Low Countries. Showers in
    northeast Germany into Poland and Denmark, always with risk of
    developing into stronger thunderstorms. A bright day with some
    afternoon showers over Switzerland and Austria. More frequent showers
    for Czechia, and Slovakia (and milder here), while a few are expected
    over north and west Hungary. Heavy showers developing in west Ukraine
    and Romania, drier with sun southward into Bulgaria.
    A dry and sunny day for Norway, feeling very warm or hot in the south.
    Heavy showers for southern areas of Sweden Finland, notably risk of
    growing into thunderstorms in Finland. Sunny and very warm further
    north in both countries. The Baltic States will see a fine day of sun
    spells with a few showers over Estonia, with again a risk of
    thunderstorms developing.

    Sunday
    Fine across Iberia with afternoon showers in the mountainous north.
    Heavy showers pass east across Sardinia and Corsica in the morning,
    into Italy where they may grow into thunderstorms in central areas;
    north of Italy also seeing heavy showers. Dry and fine for the Balkan
    States southward into Greece and Türkiye.
    Scattered showers develop in central France and push northward,
    similarly showery in the Low Countries, always with sun spells between
    showers. Widespread showers across north Germany with local
    thunderstorms, these into Poland as well. Afternoon showers widespread
    across the Alpine countries. Less showers with good sun spells in
    Czechia and Hungary, eastward to the Black Sea. Ukraine and Belarus
    substantially dry and sunny, only some showers westernmost areas.
    Sun and showers for Denmark and south Sweden. Showery from central
    Norway eastward across central Sweden into southern Finland, again with
    risk of thunderstorms forming. Staying sunny and warm further north.
    Some showers in Lithuania and Estonia; Latvia dry and sunny.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Saturday 12 July 2025 at 3.19 am

    Most dry and quite warm on Monday. From Tuesday more vintage, more wind and Temporarily lower temperatures. At the end of the week probably something again More sun and higher temperatures.

    Sat so ma di wo do vr
    Sunshine (%) 70 30 40 20 20 30 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 40 30 50 70 40 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 2 0/1 0/3 0/7 0/2 0/1
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 16 14 16 14 15 14/17
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 26 24 27 23 22/26 23/26
    Wind direction N n W W W W W
    Wind force (BFT) 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Saturday July 19, 2025 to Saturday 26 July 2025:
    Probably first warmer with summer to possible tropical temperatures and
    Chance for a single rain and thunderstorm. Later in the period probably again Less warm, the chance of precipitation is then around 50%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 120725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Ridge over the west of the North Sea is declining. Low, 1006, over Poland will move
    westwards to the north of Germany.

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

    Thames
    north 3-4. good.

    Humber
    north 3-4, increasing 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    north 4-5, later veering northeast 3-4. in the southeastern part risk of a shower.
    good.

    Dogger
    north 3-4, later in the eastern part sometimes 5. good.


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

    Thames
    north 3-4, later decreasing 2-3. good.

    Humber
    north to northeast 3-4, first sometimes 5, later decreasing 2-3. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, first in the western part sometimes 5. occasional showers. good.

    Dogger
    north to northeast 3-4, first in the eastern part sometimes 5. later risk of a shower. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sunday, July 13, 2025 12:00:44
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 13, 2025
    Often raining, afternoon thunderstorms
    Warm or hot Scandinavia

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 13th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Much of central Europe towards the north and east will see plenty of
    rain, often heavy with local thunderstorms. Southernmost areas tending
    to settle slightly.

    Sunday
    Fine and sunny for Portugal and Spain with afternoon showers in the
    mountainous north, local heavy spots. Sunny in the Balearics, only
    patchy cloud here. Heavy morning showers pass east across Sardinia and
    Corsica into Italy where they may grow into thunderstorms in central
    areas; north of Italy also seeing heavy showers. Only isolated showers
    in southern Italy. Dry and fine for the Balkan States though some cloud
    building over the central Balkans. A sunny dry day for Greece and
    Türkiye.
    Mostly sunny in France with scattered showers in central and southern
    areas building through the day. Afternoon showers developing widely
    across the Alps with decent sun breaks well away from the mountains.
    Widespread showery rain across north Germany with local thunderstorms,
    these into Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia. Some lighter showers extend
    west into the Low Countries. Fewer showers and more sun in Hungary
    eastward to the Black Sea. Ukraine and Belarus substantially dry and
    sunny, only some afternoon showers westernmost areas.
    Sun and showers for Denmark and south Sweden, an easterly breeze here
    too. Showery from central Norway eastward across central Sweden into
    southern Finland, risk of local thunderstorms forming. Sunny and warm
    northern Scandinavia. Heavy showers into Latvia and Estonia, lighter
    and primarily in the afternoon in Lithuania.

    Monday
    A dry and mostly sunny day for Iberia, only scattered light showers
    north. Substantially dry and sunny across the central Mediterranean
    islands, only light scattered showers central and south Italy - heavier
    and more frequent showers north, particularly near the mountains.
    Isolated light showers in the Balkan states, otherwise sunny. Sunny too
    for Greece and Türkiye, a notable northerly breeze through the Aegean
    Sea.
    Patchy showery rain through France, heavier and more frequent east
    areas. Extensive heavy showery rain in southern Germany and
    Switzerland, as well as mountainous Austria. Some heavy showers extend
    north into west Germany and the Low Countries. A notable westerly in
    northern France and coastal Belgium/Netherlands. Showers more patchy in
    Germany and Poland, only local heavy spots. Drier Slovakia and Hungary
    with patchy cloud. Heavy thundery rain west Ukraine and Belarus,
    isolate showers or largely dry further south towards the Black Sea.
    Heavy showery rain across most of southern Scandinavia and Denmark.
    Central to north Scandinavia will remain warm to hot and widely sunny.
    Wet too in the Baltics with risk of thunderstorms though Latvia may
    escape fairly dry and sunny.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 3:59 am

    Tuesday and Wednesday changeable with Maxima around 22 ° C. On Thursday Gradually dry, more sun and rising temperatures to summer values.

    So ma di wo do vr Za
    Sunshine (%) 30 40 40 20 30 50 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 40 30 50 70 40 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2 0/1 0/3 0/7 0/2 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 16 14 16 14 15 15 15
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 24 27 23 22 24 25 27
    Wind direction n w w w w w so
    Wind force (BFT) 2 2 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Sunday 20 July 2025 to Sunday 27 July 2025:
    First a big chance (80%) on a warm weather type with summer to tropical temperatures
    And from Monday, July 21, a chance of a single rain and thunderstorm. Later in the
    Period probably less warm again, the chance of precipitation is then around 50%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:29 UTC 130725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    low, 1009, over the eastern part of Germany is filling. Atlantic low, 1005, is lying
    near Ireland at the end of the period.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly northeast 2-4, in the afternoon variable 1-3. good.

    Thames
    north to northeast 2-4, later veering east to northeast. risk shower. good, moderate
    in precipitation.

    Humber
    north to northeast 3-4, veering east. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    east to northeast 3-4. risk shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    north to northeast 3-4, veering east to northeast. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to northeast 3-4, veering south, later increasing southwest 4-5. occasional
    shower.

    Thames
    mainly east 2-4, decreasing 1-3, later veering mainly south 2-4. occasional shower.
    good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    east 3-4, veering mainly southeast 2-4. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    east to northeast 3-4, veering mainly east 1-3. occasional shower. good, moderate in
    precipitation.

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


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Monday, July 14, 2025 12:00:48
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 14, 2025
    Thundery central Europe
    Hot and dry south

    Issued: 0530hrs Monday 14th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Garry Nicholson

    Warm and thundery south Scandinavia, dry in far north

    Monday
    A dry and mostly sunny day for Iberia, only scattered light showers
    north. Substantially dry and sunny across the central Mediterranean
    islands, only light scattered showers central and south Italy - heavier
    and more frequent showers north, particularly near the mountains.
    Isolated light showers in the Balkan states, otherwise sunny. Sunny too
    for Greece and Türkiye, a notable northerly breeze through the Aegean
    Sea.
    Patchy showery rain through France, heavier and more frequent east
    areas. Extensive heavy showery rain in southern Germany and
    Switzerland, as well as mountainous Austria. Some heavy showers extend
    north into west Germany and the Low Countries. A notable westerly
    breeze in northern France and coastal Belgium/Netherlands. Showers more
    patchy in eastern Germany and Poland, local heavy spots toward east
    Poland. Drier Slovakia and Hungary with patchy cloud. Heavy thundery
    rain west Ukraine, Belarus and Romania. Largely dry further south
    towards the Black Sea.
    Heavy showery rain across most of southern Scandinavia and Denmark.
    Central to north Scandinavia will remain warm to hot and widely sunny.
    Wet too in the Baltics with risk of thunderstorms though Latvia may
    escape fairly dry and sunny.

    Tuesday
    Hot and sunny in Spain, Portugal and much of France, influenced by high
    pressure to the southwest. Some showers around the Pyrenees and the
    Alps. Isolated showers for the spine of Italy and inland over Greece
    into the Balkan states, but most of the Mediterranean will be fine, hot
    and sunny. Thundery showers by afternoon inland Turkiye and over
    Romania and Bulgaria.
    Breezy with showers for Belgium and the Netherlands, some persistent
    rain later. Shallow low pressure over north-central Europe. Heavy
    thundery rain for eastern Germany into south and western Poland.
    Showery bursts forming too through Switzerland and western Austria.
    Thundery rain affects southern Norway and Sweden, also Denmark,
    likewise the Baltic states. Further north across Scandinavia will be
    dry and very warm with high pressure positioned to the northwest.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:52 am

    On Wednesday regularly showers and Maxima around 22 ° C. Gradually dry from Thursday,
    More sun and rising temperatures to summer values from Friday. In the
    weekend increasing chance of a rain or thunderstorm.

    Ma di wo do vr Za so
    Sunshine (%) 40 40 30 30 50 60 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 50 70 40 20 20 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0/3 0/7 0/2 0/1 0 0/9
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 16 14 15 15 15 17
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 26 23 22 24 25 27 24/27
    Wind direction W W W W W ZO ZW
    Wind force (BFT) 2 3 3 3 2 2 2


    Long term, Monday, July 21, 2025 to Monday 28 July 2025:
    Big chance (approx. 80%) on a changeable weather type with regular showers. The Temperatures are probably around the long -term average. Towards the
    end of the expectation period, the chance of precipitation gradually takes some off.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:37 UTC 140725.

    Gale warnings:
    Thames
    southwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    low, 1012, over Germany is filling. trough in the southern part of the North Sea
    moving northeastwards. low, 1000, west of Ireland is slowly moving east.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5, soon increasing 5-6. moderate to good, increasing good.

    Thames
    variable 1-3, from the south soon increasing southwest 5-6, in the South possibly 7.
    moderate to good, first locally risk fog, increasing good.

    Humber
    south to southeast 2-4, later veering south to southwest 3-4, possibly 5. occasionally a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    mainly east 2-3, veering mainly south. later occasional showers. good, moderate in
    precipitation.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-4, soon veering south to southeast. occasional showers. good,
    moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5, in the northern part first 6. later risk shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    southwest 5-6, decreasing west to southwest 4-5. later risk shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    south to southwest 3-4, occasionally 5, soon veering west, later backing southwest.
    first occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    mainly south 2-3, soon increasing 3-4, veering mainly west, occasionally 5. showers,
    later small risk thunder. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 3-4, veering west, later backing south to southwest. showers.
    good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 12:00:50
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 15, 2025
    Thundery central and east
    Hot and dry south

    Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 15th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Thunderstorms across central and east Europe; warm and sunny north
    Scandinavia and southern Europe

    Tuesday
    Hot and sunny in Spain, Portugal and southern France, influenced by
    high pressure to the southwest. Some showers around the Pyrenees and
    the Alps. Isolated showers for the spine of Italy and the mountainous
    north. Afternoon showers will form over the southern Balkan States and
    inland over Greece but most of the Adriatic Coast will be fine, hot and
    sunny. Thundery showers by afternoon inland Türkiye and over Romania
    and Bulgaria.
    Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers for northern France, Belgium
    and the Netherlands, some persistent rain later. Shallow low pressure
    over north-central Europe, feeling more mild here than recent days.
    Heavy thundery rain for eastern Germany into south and western Poland,
    Czechia, and Slovakia, risk of thunderstorms here. Heavy showery bursts
    forming too through Switzerland and western Austria. West Ukraine and
    Belarus seeing showers.
    Strong winds and rain across the British Isles. Thundery rain affects
    southern Norway and Sweden, also Denmark and likewise across the Baltic
    states. Spots of rain may be fairly persistent. Further north across
    Scandinavia and most of Finland will be dry and very warm with high
    pressure positioned to the northwest.

    Wednesday
    Hot and sunny for Iberia and eastward across the Mediterranean into
    Italy; a few afternoon showers down the spine of Italy, some heavier
    showers to the northeast. Showery too in Croatia and Slovenia, mostly
    sunny and fine further south. Only scattered showers in Greece and
    Bulgaria, more frequent southern Türkiye.
    A notable westerly breeze north France and Low Countries. Some rain in
    north France and Belgium, heavy showers widespread in the Netherland
    and Germany. Heavy/thundery showers in Czechia too southward into
    Austria and east Switzerland. Showers more scattered in Poland and
    Slovakia, though risk heavy bursts near and in Ukraine and Romania.
    Frequent heavy showers in Denmark and southern areas of Sweden and
    Norway. Widely showery in the Baltic states with greatest risk of
    thunderstorms in the east. Fine, sunny, and very warm in Finland. Hot
    again for central and north Scandinavia.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4.14 am

    First dry, more sun and rising temperatures to summer values from
    Friday. In the weekend there is increasing chance of a rain or thunderstorm. The transition
    To a changeable and less warm weather type will probably find Sunday or
    Monday place.

    Di wo do vr Za so ma
    Sunshine (%) 50 30 30 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 80 20 20 60 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/5 10/30 0 0/5 2/10 2/10
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 16 14 13 13/16 16 16 16
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 21 20 23 26 28 23/27 21/25
    Wind direction SW W W Z SO ZW ZW
    Wind force (BFT) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Tuesday, July 22, 2025 to Tuesday 29 July 2025:
    First a big chance (approx. 80%) on a changeable weather type with regular showers and
    maximum temperatures around the long -term average. Towards the end of the expectation period gradually takes the chance of a dryer and warmer weather type
    Again.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:30 UTC 150725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Ridge will move eastwards across the North Sea. Low, 1002, over Ireland will move to
    The German Bight. Associated troughs will move eastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5, soon increasing 5-6. first risk shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    southwest 4-5, soon increasing 5-6. especially later occasional showers, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    southwest 3-4, increasing south to southwest 4-5, occasionally 6. especially later
    occasional showers, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly
    poor.

    German Bight
    west 3-4, in the northeastern part first 5, gradually backing south to southwest.
    first occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, later decreasing south to southeast 3-4.
    occasional showers, later risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 5-6, decreasing west 4-5. risk shower. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.

    Thames
    southwest 5-6, veering west, later decreasing 4-5. especially first showers, risk
    thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    south to southwest 4-5, soon veering west to southwest, veering west to northwest,
    later decreasing 2-4. showers, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation,
    possibly poor.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 2-4, soon backing south to southeast, gradually backing mainly
    northeast. showers, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly
    poor.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 3-4, soon backing east to southeast, gradually backing northeast.
    showers, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:01:02
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 16, 2025
    Showers/thunderstorms eastern Europe
    Sunny Iberia and Scandinavia

    Issued: 0530hrs Wednesday 16th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Thunderstorms across central and east Europe; settled and sunny in
    Scandinavia and west Europe.

    Wednesday
    Hot and sunny for Iberia and the central Mediterranean islands; small
    chance of a few afternoon showers over Sardinia and Corsica. A few
    afternoon showers develop down the spine of Italy, some heavier showers
    to the northeast. Showery too in Croatia and Slovenia, scattered
    afternoon showers developing in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania.
    Only isolated showers further south in Greece and Bulgaria, more
    frequent southern Türkiye.
    A notable westerly breeze across north France and the Low Countries
    into southern Germany. Some rain in north France and Belgium, heavy
    showers widespread in the Netherlands and Germany. Heavy, thundery
    showers will stretch east into Czechia and southward into Austria and
    east Switzerland. Showers more scattered in Poland and Slovakia;
    Hungary may escape with only scattered showers and good sun. Heavy
    showers with a risk of developing into wider thunderstorms across
    Romania and northward through east Ukraine and Belarus.
    Frequent heavy showers in Denmark and southern areas of Sweden and
    Norway. Showers may locally develop into thunderstorms. Widely showery
    in the Baltic States as well with a risk of thunderstorms here too.
    Fine, sunny, and very warm in Finland. Hot sun for central and north
    Scandinavia.

    Thursday
    More sun for Iberia and the Mediterranean islands; only some scattered
    light showers in north Spain. More afternoon showers in central Italy
    though more settled in the north compared to prior days - lots of
    sunshine. Showery rain with heavy bursts slips southward across the
    Balkans, good sun before and after rain. Greece and Türkiye should stay
    substantially sunny and hot.
    Dry, mostly sunny, and very warm in France, only some cloud in the
    north extends into the Low Countries. A northwesterly breeze off the
    North Sea into northwest Germany, much of western Germany fairly
    settled with sun spells. Afternoon showers develop in east Germany,
    Austria, and much of south Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia. Widespread
    afternoon showers develop over Romania and Bulgaria. More scattered
    Ukraine and Belarus, but always the risk of becoming heavy and
    thundery.
    Showery rain drifts around Denmark and southernmost Sweden, generally
    improving as the day goes with sunny spells. Most of Sweden north of
    the south coast will be sunny and hot. Norway and Finland will be
    similarly sunny and hot. Heavy showers in Lithuania and Latvia, clearer
    Estonia; likely sunny and very warm.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3.40 am

    First mostly dry, more sun and rising temperatures to summer values
    From Friday. In the weekend there is increasing chance of a rain or thunderstorm. The
    Transition to a changeable and less warm weather type will probably find Sunday Or place on Monday.

    WO DO VR SA ZO Ma di
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 40 50 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 20 10 60 80 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 5/25 0 0/5 2/10 2/10 2/7
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 13 14 16 16 16 15
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 20 24 27 29 25 23 22
    Wind direction W NW W ZO ZW W W
    Windkracht (BFT) 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 to Wednesday 30 July 2025:
    Big chance (approx. 80%) on a changeable weather type in the first few days Showers and maximum temperatures around the long -term average. Towards the end of
    The expectation period gradually increases the chance of a dryer weather type.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:28 UTC 160725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 1010, over the German Bight moving to the Germany and filling. Ridge over England is slowly moving to the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 4-5, later decreasing 3-4, in the northern part variable 1-3. good.

    Thames
    west to northwest 4-5, decreasing northwest 3-4, later veering north 2-3. good.

    Humber
    northwest 2-4, veering later north. first risk an light shower. good, moderate in
    precipitation, in the western part possibly decreasing moderate.

    German Bight
    cyclonic 2-4, gradually northwest 3-4, possibly occasionally 5. first showers, risk
    thundery, after drizzle. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor, in the
    northern part possibly decreasing moderate.

    Dogger
    northeast 2-4, backing northwest. first risk an light shower. good, moderate in
    precipitation.


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

    Thames
    north 2-3, soon decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Humber
    north 2-4, backing northwest, in the western part soon variable 1-3. good, in the
    western part possibly locally moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 3-4, increasing 4-5. occasionally drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate, in the northeastern part moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    northwest 2-4, later in the western part variable 1-3. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thursday, July 17, 2025 12:00:20
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 17, 2025
    Thundery showers move east
    Sunny south and Scandinavia

    Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 17th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Thunderstorms tending to isolate towards eastern Europe allowing more
    sun into central countries.

    Thursday
    A sunny warm day for Iberia and the Mediterranean islands; only some
    scattered light showers in north Spain and Corsica. Afternoon showers
    in central Italy, only scattered showers in the north, substantially
    dry and sunny in the south. Showery rain with heavy bursts slip
    southward across the Balkans, good sun before and after rain. A risk of
    thunderstorms increases from Albania into Bulgaria later in the day.
    Mostly sunny and hot all day in Greece and Türkiye, some scattered
    showers may develop on Türkiye's southern coast.
    Dry, mostly sunny, and very warm in France, only some cloud in the
    north, which extends into the Low Countries. A brisk breeze drifts into
    the Low Countries and northwest Germamy off the North Sea. Much of
    western Germany and Switzerland will be settled with sun spells.
    Afternoon showers develop in east Germany (possibly widespread rain
    here), Austria, and much of south Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia. A
    notable west-northwesterly breeze here too. Widespread afternoon
    showers develop over Romania, possibly extensive rain west. Rain more
    scattered in Ukraine and Belarus, but always the risk of becoming heavy
    and thundery.
    Showery rain slowly drifts around Denmark and southernmost Sweden,
    generally improving as the day goes with sunny spells. Most of Sweden
    north of the south coast will be sunny and hot. Norway and Finland will
    be similarly sunny and hot. Heavy showers in Lithuania and Latvia,
    clearer in Estonia; likely sunny and very warm.

    Friday
    A westerly breeze into Portugal and Spain facilitates showery rain onto
    west coasts and northwest hills. Dry and fine for the Mediterranean
    islands and most of Italy, only scattered light showers down the spine
    of the country. Fine and sunny too in the Balkans, only scattered
    showers well inland. Scattered afternoon showers will form inland
    Greece, amounting to little. Dry and fine in Türkiye and Cyprus.
    Showers in west France with a risk of thunderstorms later. Dry with a
    mix of cloud and sun for the Low Countries and west Germany. Rain in
    east Germany, though lighter and more scattered than recent day.
    Substantially dry over the Alps, only risk of showers in the east. Some
    patchy rain in Poland southward into Hungary; milder temperatures than
    recent day north of the Alps from Germany eastward. Risk of heavy,
    thundery showers persists in Belarus, Ukraine, and Romania, decent sun
    near the Black Sea.
    Only scattered patchy rain in Denmark and southernmost Sweden.
    Scandinavia otherwise warm and sunny, hot across northern areas of
    Sweden and Finland. Risk of heavy/thundery afternoon showers persists
    in Lithuania and southern Latvia, only scattered light showers in
    Estonia and otherwise sunny here.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5.27 am

    On Saturday in the south probably tropically warm. Later on Saturday, but especially Sunday chance of a few rain or thunderstorms and transition to a less
    Warm weather type with regular rain or showers.

    Do vr Za so ma di wo
    Sunshine (%) 30 40 50 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 60 80 80 80 90
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/5 2/10 2/10 2/7 1/10
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 13 14 16 16 16 15 15 15
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 24 26 26 26 23 22 21
    Wind direction NW W Z SO ZW W W SW
    Wind force (BFT) 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Thursday, July 24, 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025:
    The first days persistently changeable summer weather. Then approx. 50% chance of one
    Dryer weather type. The maximum temperatures are on or slightly under the long -term
    average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:54 UTC 170725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Ridge across the western part of the North Sea is slowly moving east. Weak trough
    over the German Bight is changing little.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 2-3, soon increasing 3-4. risk light drizzle. moderate to good, gradually
    possibly poor or fog.

    Thames
    variable 1-3, gradually increasing mainly southeast 2-4. good, later in the South
    possibly moderate to poor, risk fog.

    Humber
    variable 1-3, in the West increasing south to southeast 3-4. good, especially in the
    northwestern part locally poor or fog.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, gradually decreasing 2-4. in the eastern part occasionally drizzle,
    later a shower, possibly with thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation and in
    the northeastern part decreasing moderate to poor, risk fog.

    Dogger
    variable 1-3, in the West increasing south to southeast 3-4. good, especially in the
    southwestern part locally poor or fog.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, decreasing 2-3, later variable 1-3. moderate to poor and risk fog.

    Thames
    south to southeast 2-4, from the south veering south to southwest 2-3. good, in the
    western part moderate, possibly poor or fog.

    Humber
    south to southeast 2-4, in the East first variable 1-3. good, in the western part
    decreasing moderate, possibly poor or fog.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 2-4, later decreasing variable 1-3. risk shower. good, in the
    eastern part moderate, possibly poor or fog.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 2-4, in the East first variable 1-3. later in the western part
    risk shower, possibly with thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Friday, July 18, 2025 12:00:52
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 18, 2025
    Unsettled for most.
    Dry Mediterranean.

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 18th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Locally hot in south

    Friday
    A sunny day for Portugal with a few afternoon showers. Similar over
    Spain with a few showers over the north. A few heavy showers for
    northwestern parts of France, elsewhere dry and sunny. Some heavy
    showers for the British Isles, sunnier over the southeast. A mostly dry
    and bright day for the Low Countries and west Germany, while further
    east and over Poland expect scattered showers. Some showers for
    Denmark, while sunny conditions are expected over Norway, Sweden,
    Finland, Estonia and Latvia. Over Lithuania, Belarus and Ukraine expect
    heavy and possibly thundery showers.
    Dry and sunny for Switzerland. Some showers for eastern Austria,
    Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary, with a few heavy ones too. Some heavy
    showers for Romania and the northern Balkans, while drier and brighter
    conditions are expected over the south.
    A sunny day for the Balearics, Sardinia and Corsica, while a few
    afternoon showers are possible for Italy, Greece and Turkiye. Sunny and
    warm for Cyprus.

    Saturday
    A sunny and mostly dry day over Iberia with a few afternoon showers in
    far west and far north. Heavy and possibly thundery showers over
    France, the British Isles and the Low Countries. Some heavy showers
    over far western Germany, but drier sunnier further east. Unsettled
    over Poland with heavy showers while Denmark will see only a few light
    showers. Norway, Sweden and Finland will see another mostly dry and
    sunny day, but a few afternoon showers are possible over the north.
    Heavy and perhaps thundery showers for the Baltic States, Belarus and
    Ukraine.
    Some heavy showers for Switzerland and western Austria later in the
    morning, becoming drier later. Further east over Austria, Czechia,
    Slovakia and Hungary a rather dry and bright day. A scattering of
    afternoon showers for Romania, but further south over the Balkans
    expect a dry and sunny day.
    A hot and sunny day for the Mediterranean, with only a few afternoon
    showers over north Greece, and Turkiye.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 05.03 am

    Sunday chance of a few sturdy rain or thunderstorms and transition to a less Warm weather type with regular rain or showers.

    Vr Sat so ma di wo do do
    Sunshine (%) 30 40 30 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 40 80 90 80 90 90
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/3 2/10 4/12 2/6 2/9 2/7
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 13 17 18 16 15 15 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 26 29 27 23 22 22 22
    Wind direction ZW Z Z ZW W W
    Windkracht (BFT) 2 3 3 3 4 3 2


    Long term, Friday, July 25, 2025 to Friday 1 August 2025:
    Probably (approx. 70% chance) a continuation of the changeable summer weather. The
    Maximum temperatures are under the long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:57 UTC 180725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Ridge over the North Sea is moving east and is declining. Low is developing over the
    south of France and is moving northwards, 1006. Weak trough is crossing the west of
    the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3. moderate to poor, risk fog, increasing good.

    Thames
    south to southwest 2-4, backing south to southeast, later east to southeast. good,
    in the West especially first locally moderate to poor, risk fog.

    Humber
    southeast 3-4. in the West first risk shower, small risk thunder. good, in the West
    locally moderate to poor, risk fog.

    German Bight
    variable 1-3, later in the southwestern part increasing east to southeast 3-4. good,
    in the northeastern part moderate to poor and risk fog.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4. in the West risk shower, small risk thunder. good, in precipitation
    and in the West gradually locally moderate to poor, risk fog.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3, increasing north to northeast 2-4, temporary possibly 5. occasionally
    showery rain, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    east to southeast 3-4. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    southeast 3-4. later in the West risk shower, possibly with thunderstorm. good,
    especially in the northeastern part moderate to poor and risk fog.

    German Bight
    southeast 2-4, in the eastern part first variable 1-3. good, in the West first possibly moderate to poor and risk fog.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, later possibly 5. later in the West risk shower, possibly with thunderstorm. good, in precipitation and in the West locally moderate to poor with
    risk fog.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Saturday, July 19, 2025 12:00:52
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 19, 2025
    Unsettled for most.
    Dry Mediterranean.

    Issued: 0530hrs Saturday 19th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Locally hot in south

    Saturday
    A sunny and mostly dry day over Iberia with a few afternoon showers in
    far west and far north. Heavy and possibly thundery showers over
    France, the British Isles and the Low Countries. Some heavy showers
    over far western Germany, but drier sunnier further east. Unsettled
    over Poland with heavy showers while Denmark will see only a few light
    showers. Norway, Sweden and Finland will see another mostly dry and
    sunny day, but a few afternoon showers are possible over the north.
    Heavy and perhaps thundery showers for the Baltic States, Belarus and
    Ukraine.
    Some heavy showers for Switzerland and western Austria later in the
    morning, becoming drier later. Further east over Austria, Czechia,
    Slovakia and Hungary a rather dry and bright day. A scattering of
    afternoon showers for Romania, but further south over the Balkans
    expect a dry and sunny day.
    A hot and sunny day for the Mediterranean, with only a few afternoon
    showers over north Greece, and Turkiye.

    Sunday
    A band of shower spreading south over Portugal and northern Spain,
    still sunny south. Scattered heavy and thundery showers for France,
    Germany and the Low Countries, but more frequent over the British
    Isles. Some early showers for Poland, turning drier soon. A few heavy
    showers for Denmark, mostly in west. Norway, Sweden and Finland will
    see just a few showers around and plenty of warm sunshine. Frequent
    heavy and perhaps thunder showers over the Baltic States, Belarus and
    northern Ukraine.
    Some afternoon showers for Switzerland, and Austria, while Czechia,
    Hungary and Slovakia will only see a few of them. Similar to Romania
    and the Balkans.
    Another hot and sunny day for the Mediterranean, with only a few
    afternoon showers over north Italy, and Turkiye, perhaps over high
    ground in Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 4.14 am

    Changed with regular (thunderstorms) showers and a lot of rain locally. Occasionally
    There is also room for the sun. The temperatures are around 22 ° C.

    Sat so ma di wo do vr
    Sunshine (%) 40 30 30 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 90 90 90 90 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/10 10 5/10 5/10 2/8 5/10 2
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 17 16 15 15 15 14 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 29 25 23 22 22 21 23
    Wind direction O Z Z ZW W NW
    Wind force (BFT) 3 3 3 4 3 3 2


    Long term, Saturday 26 July 2025 to Saturday 2 August 2025:
    Probably (approx. 70% chance) a continuation of the changeable summer weather. The
    Maximum temperatures are under the long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:27 UTC 190725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    low, 1004, over France will move north to Dogger. trough will reach Dover in the
    afternoon and will move northeastwards.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east 3-4, veering southwest 4-5. risk occasional thundery showers. good, moderate to
    poor in precipitation.

    Thames
    east 3-4, later increasing south 4-5. risk occasional thundery showers and in the
    East risk gusts. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Humber Dogger
    southeast 3-4, increasing east 4-5. risk occasional thundery showers. good, moderate
    to poor in precipitation.

    German Bight
    southeast 3-4, increasing east 4-5. later in the South risk shower. good, moderate
    to poor in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4. especially later showers, risk thundery. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Thames
    south to southwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4. especially later showers, risk thundery.
    good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Humber
    east 4-5, soon veering south, later decreasing 3-4. showers, risk thundery. good,
    moderate to poor in precipitation.

    German Bight
    east 4-5, veering southeast. showers, risk thundery. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Dogger
    east 4-5, veering south to southeast. showers, risk thundery. good, moderate to poor
    in precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sunday, July 20, 2025 12:00:52
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 20, 2025
    Heavy rain central Europe
    Hot and dry south and Scandinavia

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 20th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Two low pressure cores bring heavy or thundery rain to northeast and
    western parts of Europe. Settled and hot in the south and Scandinavia.

    Sunday
    A band of showers spreads south over Portugal and northern Spain,
    tending to fade for a mostly sunny afternoon. A few showers will linger
    in north Spain. Another hot and sunny day for the Mediterranean, with
    only a few afternoon showers over north Italy. A few scattered showers
    will form over Corsica and central Italy. Scattered showers over
    southeast Europe as well will be highly localised with plenty of hot
    sunshine between. Similar for Türkiye and Cyprus.
    Scattered heavy and thundery showers for France with a strong westerly
    breeze onto western coasts, increasing as the day goes. A band of
    thundery rain will slip east across Germany and the Low Countries,
    reaching south into Switzerland. Some showers for Austria though
    lighter and more scattered. Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia will see
    substantial sun with only a few scattered showers, similar for Romania
    and Bulgaria. Some early showers for Poland, turning drier soon in the
    west with good sun appearing. Widespread heavy showers in Belarus and
    west Ukraine.
    Cloudy with afternoon rain in Denmark. Norway, Sweden and Finland will
    see just a few showers around central and northern areas; otherwise hot
    sunshine. Frequent heavy and perhaps thundery showers over the Baltic
    States, easing later in the day.

    Monday
    Warm and sunny for Iberia, only light showers in the far north of
    Spain. Similarly sunny and hot on the Mediterranean Islands and Italy;
    showery in norther Italy with risk of thunderstorms northeast. Sunny
    and hot for the Balkan Countries, Greece, and Türkiye, only some odd
    scattered showers on southern Turkish high ground.
    Windy and showery in France, particularly onto the west coast, risk of
    thundery rain east and north. Similarly unsettled across the Low
    Countries south through Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, tending to
    fade into scattered showers into evening. Heavy thundery rain across
    east Germany into Czechia will just touch west Poland, dry and east
    east Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary, as well as countries along the
    Black Sea. Scattered showers and sunshine in Belarus and Ukraine, the
    heavies showers in the east.
    Heavy rain for Denmark, quite persistent in the east. Some rain with
    stretch into southern parts of Norway and Sweden with more cloud here
    than previous days. Mostly sunny and hot to the north, some scattered
    showers in far north Scandinavia. Fine for Finland, some more cloud in
    the south than prior days. Showery for the Baltics, greatest risk of
    heavy showers in northeastern areas; lighter and fading in Lithuania.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 4.24 am

    Excessive with regular (thunderstorm) showers and possibly a lot of rain. Occasionally there is
    Also room for the sun. The temperatures come out around 22 ° C and are therefore
    something under the annual average.

    So ma di wo do vr Za
    Sunshine (%) 30 40 20 20 20 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 90 90 80 50 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 3 12 3/7 2/7 3/12 1/3 1/2
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 17 15 15 15 15 15 15
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 27 24 22 22 22 23 23
    Wind direction Z Z W ZW NW W W
    Windkracht (BFT) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Sunday 27 July 2025 to Sunday 3 August 2025:
    A reasonable chance (approx. 60% chance) on continuation of the changeable summer weather.
    The maximum temperatures are under the long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:32 UTC 200725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    trough over the German Bight moving northeastwards away. low, 992 hPa, south of
    Ireland moving slowly east. associated trough will move from the afternoon northeastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly south 3-4. showers, risk thundery. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Thames Humber
    south to southeast 3-4. showers, risk thundery. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    German Bight
    southeast 3-4. showers, risk thundery. good, in precipitation and also locally moderate to poor.

    Dogger
    south 3-4, backing southeast. showers, risk thundery. good, in precipitation and
    also locally moderate to poor.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly south 3-4, increasing 4-5. showers, risk thundery. good, moderate to poor in
    precipitation.

    Thames
    mainly south 3-4, increasing 4-5. risk occasional thundery showers. good, moderate
    to poor in precipitation.

    Humber
    mainly south 3-4. risk occasional thundery showers. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    German Bight Dogger
    southeast 3-4, veering south. showers, risk thundery. good, moderate to poor in
    precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Monday, July 21, 2025 12:00:42
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 21, 2025
    Thundery rain central Europe
    Hot sunshine south

    Issued: 0530hrs Monday 21st July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Garry Nicholson

    Warm across Scandinavia

    Monday
    Warm and sunny for Iberia, only light showers in the far north of
    Spain. Similarly sunny and hot on the Mediterranean Islands and Italy;
    showery in northern Italy with risk of thunderstorms northeast. Sunny
    and hot for the Balkan Countries, Greece, and Türkiye, only some odd
    scattered showers on southern Turkish high ground.
    Windy and showery in France, particularly onto the west coast, risk of
    thundery rain east and north. Similarly unsettled across the Low
    Countries south through Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, tending to
    fade into scattered showers into evening. Heavy thundery rain across
    east Germany into Czechia will reach west Poland later, but staying dry
    east Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary, as well as countries along the
    Black Sea. Scattered showers and sunshine in Belarus and Ukraine, the
    heaviest showers in the east.
    Heavy rain for Denmark, quite persistent in the east. Cloudy and some
    rain will stretch into far southern parts of Norway and Sweden. Mostly
    sunny and hot to the north, some scattered showers in far north
    Scandinavia. Fine for Finland. Showery for the Baltics, greatest risk
    of heavy showers in northeastern areas; lighter and fading in
    Lithuania.

    Tuesday
    Staying fine with hot sunshine for Spain, Portugal and the western
    Mediterranean. Dry and sunny weather extends across central and
    southern Italy, Greece, Türkiye and near the Black Sea coast.
    The southern half of France will be fine and warm, whilst northern
    areas sees some showery rain. Unsettled and showery through Belgium,
    the Netherlands and into Germany, some heavy and thundery bursts of
    rain forming. Showers too for the central Alps and northeast Italy,
    though much of Switzerland and the western Alps should escape drier.
    Showers from Slovenia to Romania. Drir through Hungary and eastern
    Austria, also Slovakia.
    More heavy rain for Denmark. An area of heavy rain moves northeast over
    Poland, extending into Belarus and Ukraine. Showery bursts for the
    Baltic states. Some patchy rain southern Sweden and Finland. Local
    thundery showers far north, but much of northern Scandinavia remains
    dry, sunny and warm.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:52 am

    Initially changeable with rain and thunderstorms. From the weekend
    It gradually slightly drier. The temperatures are slightly below it with approx. 22 ° C
    Long -term average.

    Ma di wo do vr Za so
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 30 30 30 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 90 90 80 80 50 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 5/15 5/10 2/8 5/10 2 1/2 0/2
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 15 14 15 14 14 15 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 23 21 22 21 23 23 23
    Wind direction Z ZW W NW W W W
    Wind force (BFT) 3 4 3 3 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Monday, July 28, 2025 to Monday 4 August 2025:
    The chance of the changeable summer weather and the drier weather type is about a while
    big. The temperatures are below the long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:34 UTC 210725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 1000, over the south of England will move to the Baltic Sea and filling. Associated trough is slowly moving northeastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5, in the North first south, veering west, temporary increasing 5-6.
    risk occasional thundery showers. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Thames
    southeast 4-5, veering southwest. risk occasional thundery showers. good, moderate
    to poor in precipitation.

    Humber
    southeast 3-4, gradually cyclonic 2-4. risk occasional thundery showers. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    German Bight
    southeast 2-4, backing east. from the afternoon occasional showers, especially in
    the southern part possibly with thunderstorm. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Dogger
    southeast 2-4, backing east. risk shower, small risk thunder. good, moderate to poor
    in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 4-5. risk shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    southwest 4-5, in the coastal area possibly occasionally 6, veering west. risk shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    cyclonic 2-4, soon west to northwest 3-4, later occasionally 5. risk shower. good,
    moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    east 2-4, soon cyclonic, in the southern part gradually mainly west 2-3. risk shower,
    possibly with thunderstorm. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Dogger
    east 2-4, soon cyclonic, later north to northwest. risk shower. good, moderate in
    precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:01:30
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 22, 2025
    Hot south and southeast
    Showery north-central areas

    Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 22nd July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Garry Nicholson

    Thundery showers developing for France and northern Spain

    Tuesday
    Fine with hot sunshine for Spain, Portugal and the western
    Mediterranean. Dry and sunny weather extends across central and
    southern Italy, Greece, Türkiye and near the Black Sea coast with high
    temperatures in this region.
    The southern half of France will be fine and warm, whilst northern
    areas sees some showery rain. Unsettled and showery through Belgium,
    the Netherlands and into Germany, some heavy and thundery bursts of
    rain forming. Showers too for the central Alps and northeast Italy,
    though much of Switzerland and the western Alps should escape drier.
    Showers from Slovenia to Romania. Drier through Hungary and eastern
    Austria, also Slovakia.
    Heavy rain for Denmark. An area of heavy rain moves northeast over
    Poland, extending into Belarus and Ukraine. Showery bursts for the
    Baltic states. Some patchy rain southern Sweden and Finland. Local
    thundery showers far north, but much of northern Scandinavia remains
    dry, sunny and warm.

    Wednesday
    A slack low pressure pattern exists over central and western Europe.
    Thundery showers increasingly form over northeast Spain, west and
    southern France, widespread downpours by the afternoon, though the
    Mediterranean coast of France may just escape dry. Showers near the
    north coast of Spain, but central and southern Spain and Portugal stays
    dry and hot. Corsica and Sardinia, Sicily and much of Italy will be dry
    with hot sunshine. Some thundery showers for northern Italy toward the
    Alps. Widely showery through Switzerland and western Austria by
    afternoon.
    Hot and sunny for Greece, Türkiye, the Balkan states, Romania and
    Bulgaria, one or two isolated showers. Southern Germany through Czechia
    and Slovakia largely dry, but further north becomes increasingly
    showery, through the Netherlands to Poland. Thundery bursts of rain for
    southern Scandinavia, some sustained downpours into the Baltic states.
    Further north over Norway and Sweden stays dry and warm with high
    pressure situated to the north. Local thundery showers for the Lapland
    area, but dry for much of Finland.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 4.40 am

    Periods with sun and sometimes also a single shower. The temperatures are approximately 23 ° C
    Around the long -term average.

    Di wo do vr Za so ma
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 30 30 30 40 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 90 80 80 50 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 5/10 2/8 5/10 2 1/2 0/2 0/2
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 15 14 14 15 14 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 22 22 21 23 23 23 23
    Wind direction ZW W NW W W NW
    Wind force (BFT) 4 3 3 2 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Tuesday 29 July 2025 to Tuesday 5 August 2025:
    The biggest chance (approx. 60%) on slightly changeable summer weather. The temperatures are
    slightly below the long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:12 UTC 220725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 1001, over the east of Denmark remains stationary. A trough will move northeastwards across the North Sea.

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

    Thames
    west to southwest 3-4, occasionally 5. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    west to northwest 3-4. especially later occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    variable 1-3, increasing northwest 2-4, later in the eastern part 4-5. risk shower,
    in the northeastern part showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly
    poor.

    Dogger
    variable 1-3, later increasing northwest 2-3. risk shower. good, in precipitation
    and locally moderate.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, later decreasing mainly northwest 2-3. risk
    shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    west to southwest 3-4, first possibly 5, soon veering west to northwest. occasional
    showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    northwest 3-4. risk shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 3-4, in the eastern part 4-5, soon from the eastern part increasing 5-6,
    possibly 7. from the northeastern part showery rain, possibly with thunderstorm.
    good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    northwest 2-3, soon increasing 3-4, later possibly 5. later in the northeastern part
    risk showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 12:00:24
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 23, 2025
    Hot Mediterranean
    Thundery north

    Issued: 0530hrs Wednesday 23rd July 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Thundery rain north, fine and hot Mediterranean

    Tuesday
    A slack low pressure pattern exists over central and western Europe.
    Thundery showers increasingly form over northeast Spain, west and
    southern France, widespread downpours by the afternoon, though the
    Mediterranean coast of France may just escape dry. Showers near the
    north coast of Spain, but central and southern Spain and Portugal stays
    dry and hot. Corsica and Sardinia, Sicily and much of Italy will be dry
    with hot sunshine. Some thundery showers for northern Italy toward the
    Alps. Widely showery through Switzerland and western Austria by
    afternoon.
    Hot and sunny for Greece, Türkiye, the Balkan states, Romania and
    Bulgaria, one or two isolated showers. Southern Germany through Czechia
    and Slovakia largely dry, but further north becomes increasingly
    showery, through the Netherlands to Poland. Thundery bursts of rain for
    southern Scandinavia, some sustained downpours into the Baltic states.
    Further north over Norway and Sweden stays dry and warm with high
    pressure situated to the north. Local thundery showers for the Lapland
    area, but dry for much of Finland.

    Wednesday
    Hot and sunny for most of Spain and Portugal. This fine weather extends
    through the Balearics and much of Italy, although a few showers in
    northern Italy. Hot and fair too in Italy and Greece.
    Cloud and a few showers in the far north of France. Most of the country
    is going to be fair though with lots of sunshine. Heavy and thundery
    showers for the Low Countries and most of central and northern Germany
    as well as northern Poland. The rest of Poland and much of Hungary
    should be dry. Austria and Switzerland will have some showers.
    Heavy and thundery rain in Denmark. A few showers in the Baltic States.
    Finland will be fair with sunny spells. Rain in the far south of Norway
    and Sweden. Dry and fair for central and northern Sweden, good spells
    of sunshine here.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:58 am

    Changed with periods with sun interspersed with rain or a shower. The Temperatures are around 23 ° C around the long -term average.

    WO DO VR SA ZO Ma di
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 50 50 50 50 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 8 0/2 1/3 0/2 0/4 1/3 0/2
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 15 15 16 14 14 14 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 21 23 23 24 22 23 23
    Wind direction W W NW W W W W
    Wind force (BFT) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 to Wednesday 6 August 2025:
    The biggest chance (approx. 60%) in changeable summer weather. The maximum temperatures
    are slightly below the long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:00 UTC 230725.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight
    northwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 1002, near the east of Denmark is moving eastwards to the north of Poland.
    Trough from The German Bight to the Forties is slowly moving southwestwards to Humber.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3. occasional showers. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Thames
    west to northwest 2-4, veering north to northwest. occasional showers. good, in
    precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Humber
    northwest 3-4, in the West possibly 5. risk shower. good, in precipitation sometimes
    moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-6, in the southeastern part first possibly 7, decreasing 3-5. periods of
    rain or showers, small risk thunder. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate and
    in the northeastern part especially later moderate to poor and later risk fog.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 3-5, in the North gradually possibly 6. especially in the northeastern part periods of rain or showers. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate, later in the northeastern part decreasing moderate to poor.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3, soon increasing mainly north 2-4, temporary possibly 5. occasional
    showers. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Thames
    north to northwest 3-4, later in the North increasing mainly 5. occasional showers.
    good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Humber
    northwest 3-4, increasing 4-5, gradually possibly 6 and later veering mainly north.
    from the north showers. good, from the north decreasing moderate, possibly poor and
    small risk fog.

    German Bight
    mainly northwest 3-5, gradually veering mainly north. occasional showers. good, in
    the North and gradually everywhere moderate, possibly poor and small risk fog.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 5, occasionally 6. showers. good, in precipitation and in the
    East temporary moderate, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thursday, July 24, 2025 12:01:04
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 24, 2025
    Central thundery rain
    Hot, dry south

    Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 24th July 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Hot in south, thundery showers and rain central Europe

    Thursday
    Hot and sunny for most of Spain and Portugal. This fine weather extends
    through the Balearics and much of Italy, although a few showers in
    northern Italy. Hot and fair too in Italy and Greece.
    Cloud and a few showers in the far north of France. Most of the country
    is going to be fair though with lots of sunshine. Heavy and thundery
    showers for the Low Countries and most of central and northern Germany
    as well as northern Poland. The rest of Poland and much of Hungary
    should be dry. Austria and Switzerland will have some showers.
    Heavy and thundery rain in Denmark. A few showers in the Baltic States.
    Finland will be fair with sunny spells. Rain in the far south of Norway
    and Sweden. Dry and fair for central and northern Sweden, good spells
    of sunshine here.

    Friday
    Staying fine and dry across Spain and Portugal with hot temperatures.
    Further sunshine in the Balearics and Italy where it is going to be
    remaining warm. A chance of a thunderstorm in northern Italy. Sunny and
    dry too for Greece and Turkey with plenty of sunshine and feeling hot.
    Scattered showers in central parts of France, thunderstorms in the
    southeast. Drier in other areas with sunny spells. More sunny spells in
    the Low Countries and the far north of Germany. Rain and showers for
    Poland, central and southern Germany. Heavy thunderstorms affecting
    Hungary, Austria and Switzerland.
    Bright in Denmark with sunny spells. Showery rain affecting the Baltic
    States and Finland. A few showers for much of the east of Sweden.
    Scattered showers too over western areas of Norway.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4.43 am

    Changeable with almost every day a chance of rain or a shower, but also occasionally
    Sun. The maximum temperatures are around 23 ° C around the long -term average.

    Do vr Za so ma di wo
    Sunshine (%) 20 30 30 20 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 30 50 50 60 50 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/5 0/2 1/3 1/7 1/4 1/2 0/2
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 15 17 14 15 13 13 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 23 22 24 22 21 23 23
    Wind direction W NW W NW NW NW W
    Windkracht (BFT) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Thursday 31 July 2025 to Thursday 7 August 2025:
    Probably the changeable summer weather will remain with daily precipitation opportunities
    40-50% but also occasionally sun. The maximum temperatures are slightly below it
    Long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:07 UTC 240725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 1008, over the northeast of Poland is moving eastwards. Associated trough from
    The German Bight to Humber is moving southwards. Ridge over the British isles is
    expected over the southern part of the North Sea at the end of the period.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north to northwest 3-4, later from the north increasing north to northeast 5-6.
    especially in the evening showery rain. good, in precipitation and especially later
    locally moderate, possibly poor.

    Thames
    west to northwest 3-5, from the west increasing north 4-6, in the East temporary
    variable 1-3. occasional rain or a shower. good, in precipitation and from the north
    temporary decreasing moderate to poor, small risk fog.

    Humber
    north to northeast 4-5, in the southeastern part especially first cyclonic 2-4,
    later everywhere north 3-4. occasional rain or a shower. good, in precipitation and
    in the South first locally moderate to poor, small risk fog.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 3-5, in the southeastern part first 2-3. in the South especially
    first occasional rain or a shower. moderate to good, in the eastern part locally
    poor and risk fog.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 4-5, in the West and later everywhere decreasing 3-4. in the
    South first occasional rain or a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north 4-5, first possibly 6, decreasing 3-4. especially first risk light rain or a
    shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    north to northeast 4-5, decreasing mainly north 3-4. especially first risk light
    rain or a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    north 3-4, first possibly 5, backing northwest, later in the West decreasing mainly
    west 2-3. good.

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

    Dogger
    north to northwest 2-4, from the west backing mainly west. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Friday, July 25, 2025 12:00:52
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 25, 2025
    Thundery showers Central.
    Dry southwest.

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 25th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Very hot over Mediterranean

    Friday
    A sunny and warm day for Portugal. Similar weather over Spain with a
    few showers mostly in far north and far east. Scattered showers for
    France, the British Isles and the Low Countries, while some heavy
    showers are possible over Germany and Poland. A few showers for
    Denmark, otherwise dry and bright. Showery for Norway and Sweden as
    well as northern Finland, with a risk of heavy and possibly thundery
    showers. Similar weather for the Baltic States, Belarus and Ukraine.
    A showery day for Central Europe with a risk of heavy and thundery
    showers especially over Switzerland and Austria. A few showers for
    Romania and the Balkans where it will be very hot in places.
    A sunny day for the Balearics, Sardinia and Corsica, while a few
    afternoon showers are possible for Italy, Greece and Turkiye. Sunny and
    warm for Cyprus.

    Saturday
    The Iberia will experience similar conditions to Friday, with sunny
    skies and a few showers far north. A scattering of showers for France
    and the British Isles, with isolated showers expected over the Low
    Countries and Denmark. Heavy showers for southern Germany and Poland. A
    sunny day for southern parts of Norway of Sweden and of Finland with
    showers expected further north. Afternoon heavy showers for the Baltic
    States, Belarus and Ukraine.
    Heavy and possibly thundery showers for Switzerland, Austria, Czechia,
    but on a lesser extend over Hungary and Slovakia. Some heavy showers
    for the Balkans.
    A few showers for the Balearics, Sardinia and Corsica, while some heavy
    showers are expected for Italy especially in the north. Dry and very
    hot for Greece, Turkiye and Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 4.32 am

    Incredibly with a few showers especially on Sunday and Monday. Then fewer showers and off
    And sun. With maximum temperatures around 22 ° C, it is a bit too cold for time
    of the year.

    Vr Sat so ma di wo do do
    Sunshine (%) 10 40 20 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 30 80 70 40 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/3 0/2 3/9 1/3 0/2 0/2 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 16 14 15 14 13 14 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 22 24 21 21 22 23 24
    Wind direction NW ZW NW NW W NW W
    Wind force (BFT) 3 2 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Friday, August 1, 2025 to Friday 8 August 2025:
    Probably the changeable summer weather will remain with daily precipitation opportunities
    About 40% but also periods with sun. The maximum temperatures are slightly below it
    Long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:34 UTC 250725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    ridge over the North Sea is moving southeast. weak trough over England reaches the
    North Sea Friday evening and will move towards the Netherlands.

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

    Thames
    north to northwest 3-4, decreasing variable 1-3, later mainly south 2-4. good.

    Humber
    northwest 3-4, backing west, later in the West backing south. good.

    German Bight
    northwest 3-4, later in the West backing west. good.

    Dogger
    mainly west 3-4. later risk shower. good.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4. good.

    Thames
    mainly south 2-4, veering west to southwest. good.

    Humber
    south to southwest 3-4, gradually veering northwest. good.

    German Bight
    west 3-4, in the East first northwest 3-4. risk shower. good.

    Dogger
    mainly west 3-4. risk shower. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Saturday, July 26, 2025 12:00:58
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 26, 2025
    Thundery showers Central.
    Dry southwest.

    Issued: 0530hrs Saturday 26th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Very hot over Mediterranean

    Saturday
    The Iberia will experience sunny skies and a few showers far north. A
    scattering of showers for France and the British Isles, with isolated
    showers expected over the Low Countries and Denmark. Heavy showers for
    southern Germany and Poland. A sunny day for southern parts of Norway
    of Sweden and of Finland with showers expected further north. Afternoon
    heavy showers for the Baltic States, Belarus and Ukraine.
    Heavy and possibly thundery showers for Switzerland, Austria, Czechia,
    but on a lesser extend over Hungary and Slovakia. Some heavy showers
    for the Balkans.

    Sunday
    Another dry and sunny day for the Iberia, with only a few showers over
    far northern Spain. Scattered showers over France, more frequent and
    heavy in east. Some showers for the British Isles, more frequent over
    the Low Countries and Germany where a few heavy ones are possible.
    Outbreaks of rain heavy rain for Poland, mostly away from the
    northwest. Norway will see plenty of showers , with a few over Sweden
    and Finland too. Afternoon heavy showers for the Baltic States, Belarus
    and Ukraine.
    Afternoon heavy and possibly thundery showers with a risk of hail are
    expected over Central Europe, as well as the Balkans
    A dry and sunny day for the Balearics, a few afternoon showers for
    Sardinia and Corsica. Scattered showers over Italy, mostly in the
    afternoon, and with a few heavy ones in north. Dry and very hot over
    Greece, Turkiye and Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Saturday 26 July 2025 at 05.01 am

    Persistent lightly changeable, with a gradually decreasing chance of precipitation and
    Some more room for the sun. The maximum temperatures are round or slightly below
    The long -term average, the minimum temperatures are just above.

    Sat so ma di wo do vr
    Sunshine (%) 40 20 30 30 30 30 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 80 70 40 40 20 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/2 2/10 1/3 0/2 0/2 0 1/8
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 15 14 13 14 15 15
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 24 21 21 22 23 24 21/24
    Wind direction W NW NW W NW W W
    Wind force (BFT) 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3


    Long term, Saturday 2 August 2025 to Saturday, August 9, 2025:
    Probably it will remain changeable summer weather, with daily precipitation opportunities
    From around 50% but also periods with sun. The maximum temperatures are something
    Under the long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:27 UTC 260725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    trough over the southern part of the North Sea is slowly moving southeast and is
    followed by a ridge.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, temporary possibly 5, veering west. gradually occasionally showery
    rain. good, in precipitation and locally moderate.

    Thames
    west to southwest 3-4, possibly 5, veering northwest. gradually occasionally showery
    rain. good, in precipitation and locally moderate.

    Humber
    mainly west 2-4, veering northwest. gradually occasionally light rain or a shower.
    good, in precipitation and locally possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    west to southwest 3-4, veering west to northwest. gradually occasionally light rain
    or a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    west to northwest 3-4, later possibly 5. risk light rain or a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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

    Thames Humber
    northwest 3-4. occasional shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight Dogger
    west to northwest 3-4, possibly 5. occasional shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sunday, July 27, 2025 12:00:34
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 27, 2025
    Thundery rain central Europe
    Dry south and west

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 27th July 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Heavy rain central and eastern Europe, better west and south

    Sunday
    Another dry and sunny day for the Iberia, with only a few showers over
    far northern Spain. Scattered showers over France, more frequent and
    heavy in east. Some showers for the British Isles, more frequent over
    the Low Countries and Germany where a few heavy ones are possible.
    Outbreaks of rain heavy rain for Poland, mostly away from the
    northwest. Norway will see plenty of showers , with a few over Sweden
    and Finland too. Afternoon heavy showers for the Baltic States, Belarus
    and Ukraine.
    Afternoon heavy and possibly thundery showers with a risk of hail are
    expected over Central Europe, as well as the Balkans.
    A dry and sunny day for the Balearics, a few afternoon showers for
    Sardinia and Corsica. Scattered showers over Italy, mostly in the
    afternoon, and with a few heavy ones in north. Dry and very hot over
    Greece, Turkiye and Cyprus.

    Monday
    Hot and sunny for Spain and Portugal, a few showers over the far north
    of Spain. Hot again through the Balearics and Italy, although some
    heavy, thundery showers or rain developing in Italy too. Fine for
    Greece with lots of sunshine here. Hot for Turkey and dry too.
    Fine for much of France, an occasional shower in the east. Showers in
    the Low Countries. Rain in southern Germany and southern Poland, but
    fine in the north. Heavy, thundery showers developing through Austria
    and Hungary and extending into Switzerland.
    Sunny spells and dry for Denmark, Cloud and periods of rain through the
    Baltic States. More rain in Finland, some of it heavy. Sunny spells and
    scattered showers for Sweden. Norway also sees some showers.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Sunday 27 July 2025 at 5.31 am

    Persistent lightly changeable, with a gradually decreasing chance of precipitation and
    Some more room for the sun. The maximum temperatures are round or slightly below
    The long -term average, the minimum temperatures are just above. Friday
    the chance of precipitation increases again.

    So ma di wo do vr Za
    Sunshine (%) 20 30 30 30 30 20 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 70 40 20 20 40 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2/10 1/3 0/2 0/2 0 1/8 1/7
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 15 14 13 14 14 15 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 21 21 22 23 24 21/24 21
    Wind direction NW NW W NW W W W
    Windkracht (BFT) 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Sunday 3 August 2025 to Sunday 10 August 2025:
    Initially it remains changeable, with daily precipitation opportunities of around 60%
    But also occasionally sun. The maximum temperatures are slightly below it
    Long -term average. Later in the period it seems to be a bit drier.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:07 UTC 270725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    weak ridge over the North Sea changing little.

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

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

    Humber
    variable 2-4, gradually northwest 3-4. risk shower. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.

    German Bight Dogger
    west to northwest 3-4. risk shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north to northwest 3-4, decreasing variable 1-3. risk shower. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.

    Thames
    north to northwest 4. risk shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    northwest 4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    west to northwest 4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Monday, July 28, 2025 12:00:24
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 28, 2025
    Thundery rain moves east
    Hot in the south

    Issued: 0530hrs Monday 28th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Heavy rain moves to eastern Europe and Scandinavia - only scattered
    showers west, dry and hot southwest

    Monday
    Hot and sunny for Spain and Portugal, a few showers over the far north
    of Spain. Warm with afternoon showers in the Balearics. Strong westerly
    winds across Sardinia and Corsica with showery bursts in the north. Hot
    in Italy with heavy, thundery showers, first in the north and tending
    to move to central areas. Thundery showers likely across the Balkan
    States as well. Dry and fine for Greece with lots of sunshine here. Hot
    for Türkiye and dry too.
    Fine with good sun for much of France, an occasional shower in the
    east. Sun and showers in the Low Countries, heaviest in The
    Netherlands. Rain in southern Germany with some local thunderstorms,
    these into Switzerland, Austria, and Czechia as well. Widespread
    thundery rain in east Poland moves north, leaving much of the south dry
    later. Showery with sun from west Ukraine south towards Bulgaria. Hot
    and sunny around the shores of the Black Sea and nearby inland areas.
    Mostly sunny and dry for Denmark with a brisk westerly wind. Cloud and
    often rainy through the Baltic States with local thundery spells. More
    rain in Finland, some of it heavy; quite hot with sun in the east.
    Sunny spells and scattered showers for Sweden, most often north. Norway
    also sees some showers (more widely), temperatures more mild here.

    Tuesday
    Hot and sunny in Iberia with local showers in north Spain. Fine for the
    Mediterranean islands, only a few scattered light showers. Drier too in
    Italy with showers isolated in central-east areas, tending to east for
    mostly sunny conditions. Showers remain in the Balkan States though
    these tending to ease as well. Sunny and fine for Greece and Türkiye.
    Scattered cloud across France, more extensive with heavy showery bursts
    in the north. Showery with sun spell across the Low Countries and west
    Germany. Some showers in east Germany, as well as the Alpine countries
    and Czechia, though these fading for a clear evening. Mild-to-warm
    temperatures north of the Alps. Only a few spots of rain for Poland
    south into Hungary though often cloudy. Widespread heavy/thundery rain
    in Romania slips north into west Ukraine, some into south Belarus. Hot
    east Ukraine and Belarus.
    Strong westerlies prevail across Denmark into the Baltic Sea with heavy
    showers into west Denmark. Heavy rain in the Baltic States will tend to
    isolate north later in the day. Widespread heavy rain in Norway and
    central Sweden, only southernmost areas of Sweden avoiding rain. Heavy
    rain for a time in south/west Finland too. Still hot in Finland,
    possibly Estonia too.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 05.25 am

    Wednesday most dry and quite a lot of space for the sun. Then more clouds and Regular showers, at maximum temperatures that slightly below the long -term average
    lie. The minimum temperatures remain quite high.

    Ma di wo do vr Za so
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 30 30 20 30 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 70 40 20 40 40 80 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/3 0/2 0/1 0/2 1/8 1/7 1/4
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 13 13 14 14 15 14 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 21 20 23 24 21/24 21 21/24
    Wind direction NW W NW W W W W
    Wind force (BFT) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Monday 4 August 2025 to Monday 11 August 2025:
    Initially it remains changeable, with daily precipitation opportunities of around 75%
    But also occasionally sun. The maximum temperatures are slightly below it
    Long -term average. Later in the period it becomes significantly drier and also takes
    The chance of a warmer weather type.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:20 UTC 280725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    weak ridge over the North Sea is declining. weak trough over the North Sea will move
    southeastwards across the coastal area.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 3-4, backing west, temporary increasing 4-5. occasional shower. good,
    moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    northwest 3-4, gradually variable 2-4. in the eastern part occasional showers. good,
    moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    northwest 4-5, later in the western part decreasing variable 1-3. in the eastern
    part occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    northwest 4-5, later in the western part decreasing 2-3. occasional shower. good,
    moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to northwest 3-4. occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    variable 2-4, soon mainly west. occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    northwest 3-4, in the western part first variable 2-3. occasional shower. good,
    moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5. occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    northwest 4-5, in the western part 2-3. occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 12:00:32
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 29, 2025
    Often or mostly sunny
    Heaviest rain east/north

    Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 29th July 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Most active weather shifts into east Europe and northern Scandinavia
    allowing good sun spells for most areas, quite extensive in southern
    Europe. Showers will bubble up in central Europe.

    Tuesday
    Hot and sunny in Iberia with local showers in north Spain. Some local
    scattered showers for the Balearics, Sardinia, and Corsica, otherwise
    fine and sunny. Showers in central and east Italy, strongest in the
    morning near coasts; sunny to the west. Heavy rain across the Balkan
    States from morning, tending to isolate inland and weakening as the day
    goes. Showers build in Bulgaria with heavy spells, fading into evening.
    Sunny and fine for Greece and Türkiye, only a few isolated showers
    spots well inland.
    Scattered cloud building across central and north France, more
    extensive with heavy showery bursts in the north. Showery with sun
    spells across the Low Countries and west Germany, a few heavy bursts
    likely mixed in. Some showers in east Germany, as well as the Alpine
    countries and Czechia, though these fading for a clear-sky evening.
    Mild-to-warm temperatures north of the Alps and a notable westerly
    breeze. Only a few spots of rain for Poland with sun spells; similar
    southward into Hungary though often cloudy. Widespread heavy/thundery
    rain in Romania; a band of heavy rain is draped northward across
    central Ukraine and Belarus. Hot east Ukraine and Belarus.
    Strong westerlies prevail across Denmark into the Baltic Sea with heavy
    rain into west Denmark. Heavy rain in the Baltic States will tend to
    isolate north and east later in the day. Widespread heavy rain in
    central Sweden drifts west into Norway afternoon, more mild here too.
    Only southernmost areas of Sweden avoiding rain; fine and mild here.
    Heavy rain for a time in south/west Finland too, hot in the sun east of
    the rain. Some heat into Estonia too.

    Wednesday
    Sunny again for Iberia with only scattered light rain in north Spain.
    Staying hot well into night in Portugal. A few light showers over
    Mediterranean islands, otherwise fine and sunny. Fine with afternoon
    showers in Italy, a few heavy bursts in the north. Sunny and
    substantially dry for the Balkan States, only scattered showers forming
    inland afternoon, fading later. Similarly fine for Greece and Türkiye,
    hot here too.
    Patchy rain in central and north France, becoming stronger for a time
    afternoon; hot in the south. This rain extends east across Switzerland,
    south Germany, and into Czechia, likely heavy for a time afternoon.
    Further north, only scattered rain with good sun breaks. Mostly sunny
    in Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary, possibly quite hot in Hungary.
    Showery most of the day in Romania and Bulgaria, though lighter than
    prior days and fading into evening. Rain in Ukraine and Belarus
    continues, heavy for a time afternoon and remaining hot in the far
    east.
    Rain with variable winds in Denmark; at times quite strong, though
    lulls are possible too. Heaviest rain will be in the south and west.
    Heavy rain in Lithuania, tending to be patcher with heavy spells in the
    northern Baltics. Hot again central and north Finland, some afternoon
    showers forming. Heavy showers across north Sweden and Norway as well
    with good sun in southern areas. Scattered showers may break out for a
    time in southern Scandinavia.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Tuesday July 29, 2025 at 5.26 am

    Quite a lot of clouds and regularly showers, with more wind around Friday. The maximum temperatures are (slightly) below the long -term average, the
    Minimum temperatures remain on the high side.

    Di wo do vr Za so ma
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 30 20 30 20 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 40 30 40 40 80 60 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/2 0/1 0/2 1/8 1/7 1/4 2/9
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 13 14 14 15 14 14 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 20 21 24 21/24 21 21/24 21
    WNW W W W W
    Windkracht (BFT) 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 to Tuesday 12 August 2025:
    Initially cool, wet and possibly even turbulent. In the course of next week However, it becomes a lot drier and also takes the chance of a warmer weather type
    Toe.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:44 UTC 290725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1032, southwest of Ireland remains stationary. low, 994, over the Baltic Sea
    moving west moving south of Sweden.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    mainly northwest 2-4. occasionally occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    west to northwest 3-4. occasionally occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, in the northern part increasing 5-6, later 6-7. occasionally occasional shower, later showers, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation,
    possibly poor.

    Dogger
    northwest 3-4, in the eastern part increasing 4-5. occasionally occasional shower.
    good, moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 2-3, occasionally 4. occasionally occasional shower. good, moderate in
    precipitation.

    Thames
    northwest 3-4. occasionally occasional shower, in the western part risk showery rain.
    good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    northwest 3-4, in the eastern part increasing 4-5. occasionally occasional shower,
    in the western part risk showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, soon increasing 5-6. in the northern part 6-7. especially in the
    eastern part showers with strong gusts, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate to poor in
    precipitation.

    Dogger
    northwest 4-5, in the eastern part increasing 5-6. occasionally occasional shower.
    good, moderate in precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:00:42
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 30, 2025
    Heavy showers northern Europe
    Fine and hot south

    Issued: 0530hrs Wednesday 30th July 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Heavy and thundery showers in northern and eastern areas, fine and hot
    in the south

    Wednesday
    Sunny again for Iberia with only scattered light rain in north Spain.
    Staying hot well into night in Portugal. A few light showers over
    Mediterranean islands, otherwise fine and sunny. Fine with afternoon
    showers in Italy, a few heavy bursts in the north. Sunny and
    substantially dry for the Balkan States, only scattered showers forming
    inland afternoon, fading later. Similarly fine for Greece and Türkiye,
    hot here too.
    Patchy rain in central and north France, becoming stronger for a time
    afternoon; hot in the south. This rain extends east across Switzerland,
    south Germany, and into Czechia, likely heavy for a time afternoon.
    Further north, only scattered rain with good sun breaks. Mostly sunny
    in Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary, possibly quite hot in Hungary.
    Showery most of the day in Romania and Bulgaria, though lighter than
    prior days and fading into evening. Rain in Ukraine and Belarus
    continues, heavy for a time afternoon and remaining hot in the far
    east.

    Thursday
    Scattered showers developing in central Spain. Fair for most other arts
    of Iberia with plenty of sunshine. Sunny and very warm in the Balearics
    and across Corsica and Sardinia. Italy stays dry and sunny although a
    low risk of a shower in southern Italy. Greece abnd Turkey are mostly
    dry and sunny but some showers in northern Turkey.
    Fine and warm in southern and cnetral France. Increasing cloud in
    northern France giving rain, some of it heavy and thundery. Further
    thundery showers in the Low Countries as well as central and northern
    Germany. Showers for northern Poland but dry for most of the country.
    Hungary will be dry and fair. Showers in Austria and Switzerland, some
    heavy and prolonged.
    Heavy showers in Denmark, some thundery. The heavy showers continue in
    southern Sweden. Generally fair for much of the Baltic States. Heavy,
    thundery showers for Finland. Showers in northern Sweden. More showers
    in central and eastern Norway but fair in the west.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2.15 am

    Quite a lot of clouds and regularly showers, sometimes with thunderstorms. The maximum temperatures
    are (slightly) below the long -term average, the minimum temperatures
    Stay on the high side.

    WO DO VR SA ZO Ma di
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 20 30 20 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 50 50 80 80 80 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 1/5 1/9 1/7 1/4 2/9 1/11
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 14 15 14 14 14 15
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 21 24 21/24 21 21/24 21 19/22
    Wind direction NW W W W W W W
    Windkracht (BFT) 3 2 3 3 3 3 4


    Long term, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 to Wednesday 13 August 2025:
    Initially fairly cool and wet. A fairly big chance from halfway next week
    (60%) On a transition to a predominantly dry and warm weather type.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:09 UTC 300725.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight
    northwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 1005, over Denmark is slowly moving southeast. Weak troughs over the British
    isles will slowly move east.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3, increasing southwest 3-4. occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    northwest 3-4, backing west to southwest, later possibly 5. occasional shower. good,
    moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    northwest 4-5, in the western part decreasing mainly west 2-4. occasionally a shower.
    good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    northwest 5-6, in the eastern part occasionally 7, in the northeastern part decreasing 4-5. locally showery rain, in the eastern part risk thunderstorm. good,
    moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    northwest 5-6, in the western part west to northwest 3-4. occasionally a shower.
    good, moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, veering west to northwest. later occasional shower. good, moderate in
    precipitation.

    Thames
    west to southwest 3-4, occasionally 5, veering northwest. occasionally a shower.
    good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    northwest 4-5, in the western part temporary mainly west 2-4. occasionally a shower.
    good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-6, in the southeastern part especially first possibly 7. locally showery
    rain, in the eastern part risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    northwest 4-5, first in the eastern part possibly 6, in the western part west 3-4.
    occasionally a shower. good, moderate in precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thursday, July 31, 2025 12:00:40
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - July 31, 2025
    Heavy rain cenral & north
    Hot, sunny south

    Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 31st July 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Heavy rain and showers in central and northern Europe, hot and dry in
    the south

    Wednesday
    Sunny again for Iberia with only scattered light rain in north Spain.
    Staying hot well into night in Portugal. A few light showers over
    Mediterranean islands, otherwise fine and sunny. Fine with afternoon
    showers in Italy, a few heavy bursts in the north. Sunny and
    substantially dry for the Balkan States, only scattered showers forming
    inland afternoon, fading later. Similarly fine for Greece and Türkiye,
    hot here too.
    Patchy rain in central and north France, becoming stronger for a time
    afternoon; hot in the south. This rain extends east across Switzerland,
    south Germany, and into Czechia, likely heavy for a time afternoon.
    Further north, only scattered rain with good sun breaks. Mostly sunny
    in Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary, possibly quite hot in Hungary.
    Showery most of the day in Romania and Bulgaria, though lighter than
    prior days and fading into evening. Rain in Ukraine and Belarus
    continues, heavy for a time afternoon and remaining hot in the far
    east.

    Thursday
    Hot and sunny in Spain and Portugal today but some thunderstorms
    forming in central and eastern areas later. Remaining fine across the
    central Mediterranean too. Scattered afternoon showers in Italy, some
    of these heavy in the far north. Afternoon shoiwers triggered by the
    heat in Greece and across central and northern Turkey, but dry and
    sunny to the south.
    Rain and showers in the east of France. Fair in the west with spells of
    sunshine. Heavy showers and rain for the Low Countries and northern
    areas of Germany but wet in southern Germany. Scatered heavy showers in
    northern Poland, cloud and wet in the south. Hungary will be dry and
    bright. Heavy periods of rain and thunderstorms in Austria and
    Switzerland.
    Heavy showers in Denmark with thunderstorms too. Sunny spells and
    showers for the Baltic Sates. Heavy periods of rain in Finland as well
    as the far north of Sweden. Showers for southern Sweden and Norway,
    heavy at times. More scatered showers in northern Norway.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 04.01 am

    Quite a lot of clouds and regularly showers, sometimes with thunderstorms. Next week Tuesday
    Possibly a lot of wind. The maximum temperatures are (slightly) below it
    Long -term average, the minimum temperatures remain on the high side.

    Do vr Za so ma di wo
    Sunshine (%) 30 20 30 20 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 50 80 80 80 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/5 1/9 1/7 1/4 2/9 1/11 0/1
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 15 14 14 14 15 13 13
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 24 21/24 21 21/24 21 19/22 21
    Wind direction W W W W W W W
    Windkracht (BFT) 2 3 3 3 3 5 3


    Long term, Thursday 7 August 2025 to Thursday 14 August 2025:
    Mostly dry and a fairly high chance (approx. 60%) on temperatures gradually rise to summer values.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:38 UTC 310725.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    low over Denmark 1007 remains fairly stationary. troughs will move southeastwards
    across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5 veering west 3-4. risk shower. good, moderate in precipitation, later
    possibly poor.

    Thames
    west to southwest 4-5 veering west to northwest 3-4. risk shower. good, moderate in
    precipitation, later possibly poor.

    Humber
    west to northwest 3-5. risk shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

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

    Dogger
    west to northwest 3-5. occasionally a shower.. good, moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 3-4, temporary increasing 5-6. occasional showers. good, moderate
    to poor in precipitation.

    Thames
    west to northwest 3-4. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation first
    possibly poor.

    Humber
    west to northwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight Dogger
    west to northwest 4-6. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Friday, August 01, 2025 12:01:06
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 01, 2025
    Hot, sunny southern Europe
    Heavy, central rain

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 1st August 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    More heabvy rain in central Europe, staying hot and sunny in the south

    Friday
    Scattered showers developing in central Spain. Fair for most other arts
    of Iberia with plenty of sunshine. Sunny and very warm in the Balearics
    and across Corsica and Sardinia. Italy stays dry and sunny although a
    low risk of a shower in southern Italy. Greece abnd Turkey are mostly
    dry and sunny but some showers in northern Turkey.
    Fine and warm in southern and central France. Increasing cloud in
    northern France giving rain, some of it heavy and thundery. Further
    thundery showers in the Low Countries as well as central and northern
    Germany. Showers for northern Poland but dry for most of the country.
    Hungary will be dry and fair. Showers in Austria and Switzerland, some
    heavy and prolonged.
    Heavy showers in Denmark, some thundery. The heavy showers continue in
    southern Sweden. Generally fair for much of the Baltic States. Heavy,
    thundery showers for Finland. Showers in northern Sweden. More showers
    in central and eastern Norway but fair in the west.

    Saturday
    Fine and hot for Spain and Portugal with plenty of sunshine. The chance
    of a shower in the Balearics. Fine for Corsica and Sardinia with more
    sunshine here. Italy and Greece should be dry and sunny as well as hot
    although some heavy thunderstorms forming in northern Italy. Turkey
    will be fair with sunny spells and scattered showers.
    A fine summers day in France with dry conditions and lots of sunshine.
    Some rain in the Low Countries and northern Germany this turning
    thundery. Germany will have sunny spells and sbhowers, more persistent
    rain, some thundery in the south. Poland has a mixed day, thundery
    showers here too. Wet in Hungary, Austria and Switzerland with heavy
    showers, some thundery.
    Wet for Denmark with coud and rain. Showers in the Baltic States.
    Scattered showers in Finland, again some of these heavy. Further
    showers in Sweden, a few of these heavy. Thunderstorms and some heavy
    rain for central and southern Norway but fair in the north.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 02.06 am

    Quite a lot of clouds and regularly showers, sometimes with thunderstorms. Monday evening and Tuesday
    Possibly a lot of wind during the day. At the end of the period more sun, predominantly
    Dry and rising temperatures.

    Vr Sat so ma di wo do do
    Sunshine (%) 20 30 20 30 30 30 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 80 80 80 70 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/9 1/7 1/4 2/9 1/11 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 15 14 14 14 15 13 12
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 20 20 21/24 21 19/22 21 23/26
    Wind direction W W W W W W Z Z
    Windkracht (BFT) 3 3 3 3 5 3 2


    Long term, Friday 8 August 2025 to Friday 15 August 2025:
    Big chance (60-70%) on predominantly dry and (free) warm summer weather.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:19 UTC 010825.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    northwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 1006, over Denmark remains fairly stationary. Troughs will move southeastwards
    across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 3-4. showers. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Thames
    northwest 4-5, occasionally 6, later increasing 5-6. showers, risk thundery. good,
    moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    northwest 5-6. showers, risk thundery. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly
    poor.

    German Bight
    northwest 3-4, occasionally 5, later from the northern part increasing 4-5. showers,
    risk thundery. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    northwest 5-6, temporary increasing 6-7, later veering north. showers, risk thundery.
    good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to northwest 3-4, in the northern part soon increasing 4-5, possibly 6. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Thames
    northwest 5-6, later decreasing 4-5. showers, risk thundery. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber Dogger
    north to northwest 5-6. showers, risk thundery. good, moderate in precipitation,
    possibly poor.

    German Bight
    mainly northwest 4-5, from the western part increasing northwest 5-6. showers, risk
    thundery. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Saturday, August 02, 2025 12:00:06
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 02, 2025
    Hot, sunny southern Europe
    Rain central/east

    Issued: 0530hrs Saturday 2nd August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Heavy rain in central Europe, tending to drift east; staying hot and
    sunny in the south

    Saturday
    Fine and hot for Spain and Portugal with plenty of sunshine. The chance
    of a shower in the Balearics. Fine for Corsica and Sardinia with more
    sunshine here. Italy and Greece should be dry and sunny as well as hot
    although some heavy thunderstorms forming in northern Italy, a few more
    scattered down the central spine. Scattered showers for the northern
    Balkan States, otherwise sunny here too. Türkiye will be fair with
    sunny spells and scattered showers.
    A fine summers day in France with dry conditions and lots of sunshine,
    some showery outbreaks east. Some rain in the Low Countries and
    northern Germany this turning thundery. Germany will have sunny spells
    and showers, more persistent rain, some thundery in the south. Wet
    Austria and Switzerland with heavy showers, some thundery. Poland has a
    mixed day, thundery showers here too. Showers more scattered
    northeastward through Czechia, Slovakia and Poland, though local
    thundery spots will occur. Drier and hot from Hungary to Bulgaria, only
    isolated showers near the Black Sea.
    Heavy showery rain for much of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway - local
    areas may avoid rain with good sun spells. Heavy rain across central
    and southern Finland, drier and brighter to the north. Showers and
    sunshine in the Baltic States. Southern Sweden, Finland, and the Balkan
    States may see a fine later afternoon with plenty of sun.

    Sunday
    Another hot sunny day for Iberia and the central Mediterranean Islands
    - possibly an odd shower on Corsica. Afternoon thundery showery in
    central Italy, only scattered shower to the north. Heavy rain with
    thundery bursts around Croatia and nearby, drier with sun in the
    southern Balkans. Sunny with afternoon scattered showers for Greece and
    Türkiye.
    Dry bur increasingly cloudy across France, similar in the Low Countries
    with rain arriving later. A notable breeze along the English Channel
    and North Sea coasts. Often wet in Germany with increasing afternoon
    showers for a time, similarly showery in Switzerland, Austria and
    Czechia. A band of more extensive heavy/thundery showers stretches
    across Poland southward into Hungary and west Romania. East towards the
    Black Sea will be drier and mostly sunny.
    Morning sun in the Baltic States increasingly interrupted by heavy
    showers; Estonia may avoid the wettest conditions. A band of rain
    drapes across western Norway, stretching north east into north Sweden
    and Finland - thundery spells will occur. Central and southern areas
    away from this rain will see scattered showers and sun. Often rainy
    with sun spells in Denmark.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 02.06 am

    Quite a lot of clouds and regularly showers, sometimes with thunderstorms. Monday evening and Tuesday
    Possibly a lot of wind during the day. At the end of the period more sun, predominantly
    Dry and rising temperatures.

    Vr Sat so ma di wo do do
    Sunshine (%) 20 30 20 30 30 30 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 80 80 80 70 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/9 1/7 1/4 2/9 1/11 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 15 14 14 14 15 13 12
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 20 20 21/24 21 19/22 21 23/26
    Wind direction W W W W W W Z Z
    Windkracht (BFT) 3 3 3 3 5 3 2


    Long term, Friday 8 August 2025 to Friday 15 August 2025:
    Big chance (60-70%) on predominantly dry and (free) warm summer weather.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:36 UTC 020825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 1004, over the south of Scandinavia moving to the north of Denmark. Trough over
    the coastal area soon moving southeastwards. Weak ridge over Scotland moving to the
    North Sea and is declining.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 4-5, soon decreasing 2-4, increasing west to southwest 4-5. first risk
    shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

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

    Humber
    northwest 4-5, later decreasing west to northwest 2-4. first risk shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 5-6. first showers, then showery rain in the East, small risk thunder.
    good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    northwest 5-6, first possibly 6, later from the western part decreasing mainly west
    2-4. risk shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 4-5, decreasing 2-4.

    Thames
    mainly west 2-4, soon increasing 3-4, occasionally 5.

    Humber
    mainly west 2-4, in the eastern part possibly 5.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part 6. especially in the East showery
    rain, small risk thunder. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    mainly west 3-4, in the eastern part first 5. later in the western part showery rain.
    good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sunday, August 03, 2025 12:00:18
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 03, 2025
    Hot Mediterranean
    Rain central & north

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 3rd August 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Hot and dry Mediterranean, some rain central and northern Europe

    Sunday
    Another hot sunny day for Iberia and the central Mediterranean Islands
    - possibly an odd shower on Corsica. Afternoon thundery showery in
    central Italy, only scattered shower to the north. Heavy rain with
    thundery bursts around Croatia and nearby, drier with sun in the
    southern Balkans. Sunny with afternoon scattered showers for Greece and
    Türkiye.
    Dry but increasingly cloudy across France, similar in the Low Countries
    with rain arriving later. A notable breeze along the English Channel
    and North Sea coasts. Often wet in Germany with increasing afternoon
    showers for a time, similarly showery in Switzerland, Austria and
    Czechia. A band of more extensive heavy/thundery showers stretches
    across Poland southward into Hungary and west Romania. East towards the
    Black Sea will be drier and mostly sunny.
    Morning sun in the Baltic States increasingly interrupted by heavy
    showers; Estonia may avoid the wettest conditions. A band of rain
    drapes across western Norway, stretching north east into north Sweden
    and Finland - thundery spells will occur. Central and southern areas
    away from this rain will see scattered showers and sun. Often rainy
    with sun spells in Denmark.

    Monday
    Hot and sunny in Spain and Portugal through Monday. The sunshine
    extends into the central Mediterranean. Some thundery showers in
    central Italy but fair north and south. More sunshine and fine weather
    to come through Greece and Turkey.
    France will have a fair day. Sunny spells here and dry too. Rain in the
    Low Countries, some of it heavy, and the same rain band affecting
    northern Germany. Northern and eastern Poland should be dry with good
    spells of sunshine. Austria and Hungary as well as Switzerland will
    have some heavy showers, thundery at times.
    Denmark will be generally fair with sunny spells. Rain afects the
    Baltic States whilst Finland should be dry. Heavy showers in much of
    Sweden and Norway, these tgorrential at times with a risk of flooding.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Sunday 3 August 2025 at 3.18 am

    Tuesday changeable and quite cool. Then mostly dry and rising
    Temperatures.

    So ma di wo do vr Za
    Sunshine (%) 50 30 30 40 50 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 60 80 70 10 10 10 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/4 2/9 1/11 0/1 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 14 15 13 12 14/17 15
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 22 21 19/22 21 23/26 25/29 23/26
    Wind direction W W W W Z ZW W
    Windkracht (BFT) 3 3 5 3 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Sunday, August 10, 2025 to Sunday, August 17, 2025:
    Big chance (80%) on predominantly dry and quite warm summer weather.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:29 UTC 030825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 1007, over the north of Denmark is gradually filling. Weak ridge over the North
    Sea is moving eastwards, is declining and is followed by a trough. A second ridge
    over the British isles is moving to the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, soon increasing 5-6, later decreasing west to southwest 4-5. risk
    shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    west 3-4, soon increasing southwest 4-5, increasing 5-6, later decreasing west to
    northwest 3-4. soon showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    west to southwest 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, occasionally 6, later veering northwest.
    soon showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part first 6, veering west to southwest,
    occasionally 6, later veering west to northwest. from the west showery rain. good,
    moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, occasionally 6, veering northwest. showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 4-5, decreasing west to northwest 2-4, later increasing southwest
    4-5.

    Thames
    west to northwest 3-4, later backing southwest.

    Humber
    northwest 4-5, soon decreasing 2-4, backing west, later increasing southwest 4-5.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 4-5, occasionally 6, later decreasing west to southwest 3-4. first
    in the eastern part showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    northwest 4-5, soon decreasing 2-4, backing west to southwest, later increasing
    southwest 5-6. later in the western part rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Monday, August 04, 2025 12:00:42
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 04, 2025
    Sun south and west
    Unsettled east and Scandinavia

    Issued: 0530hrs Monday 4th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Hot and dry Mediterranean; low pressure into the North Sea facilitates
    strong winds and rain into Scandinavia, some unsettled weather east as
    well.

    Monday
    Hot and sunny in Spain and Portugal through Monday, some cloud in the
    north. Similarly hot with well-broken cloud through the central
    Mediterranean. Morning cloud in north Italy will tend to break through
    the day, some thundery showers in central Italy tending to slip south
    with sun spells. Rain for most Balkan States southeast of Croatia with
    local thunder. Mostly sunny and fine for Greece and Türkiye, some
    showers here and there in south Türkiye.
    France will have a fair day, some cloud in the morning but tending to
    break; warm to hot in the south. Showery rain in the Low Countries,
    increasingly extensive later, and the same rain band affecting northern
    Germany late in the day. Increasingly windy along north coasts here.
    Northern and eastern Poland should be dry with good spells of sunshine.
    Austria and Czechia as well as Switzerland will have some shows,
    substantial cloud for a time. A band of heavy showers stretches
    north-to-south from west Belarus to west Romania. Drier and very warm
    along the Black Sea and near-inland areas.
    Denmark will be generally fair with sunny spells, increasingly cloudy
    and windy here and in Norway. Rain with thundery bursts affects the
    Baltic States and west Finland; the remainder of Finland should be dry
    and quite warm. Showers in much of Sweden and Norway, with a wide area
    of rain arriving across southern areas later in the day.

    Tuesday
    Fine and very warm for Iberia and the Mediterranean islands. Similarly
    fine in Italy, only a few showers in far southern areas. Fair for the
    northern Balkan states, some showers forming in southern areas, notably
    Albania and North Macedonia, locally thundery. Showery in western
    Greece too, drier and sunny over the Aegean. Fine too in Türkiye, a few
    scattered showers near the coast.
    Mostly sunny in France, some rain in the east. This rain stretching
    into central Germand and west Poland, tending to move east through the
    day; rain may be heavy for a time in Poland. West Germany and the Low
    Countries will see plenty of sun, some showery rain onto northern
    areas, notably The Netherlands. Rain setting in over the Swiss and
    Austrian Alps later. Showery outbreaks with local thunder in Romania,
    but mostly dry and fine elsewhere in eastern Europe.
    Very strong winds in southern Scandinavia, risk gale force in Denmark,
    southern Sweden's west coast, and west Norway. Regular showers across
    Denmark, broad areas of rain with locally heavy spots for most of
    Sweden and Norway. Rain too in Finland, tending to drift north.
    Occasional sun spells will break out between rainy periods. Rain on and
    off too in the Baltic States.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Monday 4 August 2025 at 2:20 am

    Mostly dry and rising temperatures.

    Ma di wo do vr Za so
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 40 50 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 70 10 10 10 30 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2/9 1/11 0/1 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 15 13 12 14/17 15 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 23 19/22 21 24 23/26 23/27 25/28
    Wind direction W W W Z SW W W
    Wind force (BFT) 4 5 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Monday 11 August 2025 to Monday, August 18, 2025:
    Big chance (70%) on predominantly dry and quite warm summer weather.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:51 UTC 040825.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    south to southwest 8

    Humber German Bight
    south to southwest 7

    Dover Thames
    southwest 7



    Synopsis:
    Low west of Scotland, 984, is moving to the western coast of Norway. Associated
    trough is moving eastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5, soon increasing 6-7, later veering west 4-6. especially later showery
    rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Thames
    southwest 4-5, soon increasing 6-7, later veering west 4-6. gradually showery rain.
    good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    south to southwest 4-6, soon increasing 6-7, gradually veering west 5-6, in the
    North possibly 7. showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5, soon increasing 5-6, gradually 6-7, later veering west. soon
    showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 5-7, soon increasing 7-8, veering west. in the morning and afternoon showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to northwest 4-5. in the East first risk shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    west to northwest 4-6. in the East first risk shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    west 5-6, in the North possibly occasionally 7. later occasional showers. good,
    moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    west 6-7. first in the East showery rain, gradually occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation, in the East first possibly poor.

    Dogger
    west 7-8, decreasing 6-7. gradually occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tuesday, August 05, 2025 12:00:22
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 05, 2025
    Rain moves east
    Mixed cloud and sun

    Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 5th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Rain and showers isolating to eastern Europe and Scandinavia, fine and
    often sunny central and west Europe.

    Tuesday
    Fine and very warm for Spain and Portugal, some cloud around. Dry and
    sunny for the Balearic Islands as well as Sardinia and Corsica.
    Similarly fine in Italy, only a few afternoon showers in far southern
    areas. Fair for the northern Balkan states, some showers forming in
    southern areas, notably Albania and North Macedonia, locally thundery.
    Showery in western Greece too, drier and sunny over the Aegean. Fine
    too in Türkiye, a few scattered showers near the coast.
    A band of rain in northern France slips to the east through the day;
    otherwise fine and sunny, quite warm in the south. This rain stretching
    into central Germany and west Poland, tending to move east through the
    day; rain may be heavy for a time in Poland and Czechia. West Germany
    and the Low Countries will see plenty of sun, some showery rain onto
    northern coasts later in the day. Mostly sunny in Switzerland and
    Austria, but showery rain sets in later in the day. Showery outbreaks
    with local thunder in western parts of Romania and Bulgaria, but mostly
    dry and fine elsewhere in eastern Europe.
    Very strong winds in southern Scandinavia, risk gale force in north
    Denmark, southern Sweden's west coast, and west Norway. Regular showers
    across Denmark and onto southwest Sweden, broad areas of rain with
    locally heavy spots for most of Sweden and Norway. East Sweden has the
    greatest chance of dry and sunny periods. Rain too in Finland, tending
    to drift north with increasing sun spells south. Rain on and off too in
    the Baltic States, becoming extensive and heavy in Lithuania late in
    the day.

    Wednesday
    Fine and hot from Iberia through the central Mediterranean. A sunny,
    hot day in Italy with only scattered showers in the mountainous north.
    A few local showers inland for the Balkan States, but otherwise often
    sunny and fine. Scattered showers and some cloud around in Greece and
    Türkiye, some risk of a thundery bursts near the Black Sea.
    Dry for much of central and west Europe; a mix of cloud and sun from
    the Low Countries through Germany, possibly more extensive in France. A
    few local showers over the Alps. A little showery rain in north Poland,
    but fine and sunny southward into Hungary, a few odd showers around in
    the morning. These showers moving east, becoming fairly widespread
    across Romania and west Ukraine; some showers into Belarus as well.
    A strong westerly breeze persists through Denmark and southern Sweden -
    often showery here until later in the day when some sun spells will
    break out. Often showery in the Balkan States with plenty of sun
    between showers, again also fading late in the day. Showery rain fairly
    widespread across northern Scandinavia with decent sun spells between
    showers; again tending to fade late in the day, though some heavier
    showers will linger longer.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 00.46 hours

    Substantial sunny periods and probably dry. Gradually warmer with Sunday and Monday in many places Maxima between 25 and 30 ° C.

    Di wo do vr Za so ma
    Sunshine (%) 40 60 60 60 80 80 80
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 10 10 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/7 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 15 13 12 14/17 15 14 14/17
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 20 21 24 23/26 23/26 27 26/29
    Wind direction W W Z SW W W W
    Wind force (BFT) 5 3 2 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 to Tuesday, August 19, 2025:
    Large (80%) chance of keeping the dry, sunny and mostly warm summer weather.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:18 UTC 050825.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight Dogger
    west 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Complex low, 980, near the westcoast of Norway is gradually moving northwards to the
    Norwegian Sea. Trough is moving eastwards across the northern part of the North Sea
    on Tuesday. Ridge over the Atlantic is moving to the British isles.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to northwest 4-5, backing west to southwest 4-6, later decreasing west to northwest 2-4. good.

    Thames
    west 5-6, decreasing 4-6. occasional showers, especially in the North small risk
    thunder and gusts. good, moderate in precipitation, in the North possibly poor.

    Humber
    west 5-6. showers, risk thunderstorm and gusts. good, moderate in precipitation,
    possibly poor.

    German Bight
    west 5-6, in the North first 7. showers, risk thunderstorm and gusts. good, moderate
    in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    west 6-7, soon decreasing west to northwest 5-6. showers, risk thunderstorm and
    gusts. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 2-4, later decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Thames
    west to northwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4. especially first occasional showers. good,
    moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    west to northwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5. especially first occasional showers, first in
    the East risk thunderstorm and gusts. good, moderate in precipitation, first in the
    East possibly poor.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 5-6. showers, especially first risk thunderstorm and gusts, gradually occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation, especially first
    possibly poor.

    Dogger
    west to northwest 5-6. especially first occasional showers, first in the East risk
    thunderstorm and gusts. good, moderate in precipitation, first in the East possibly
    poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wednesday, August 06, 2025 12:00:22
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 06, 2025
    Rain & showers Scandinavia
    Hot Mediterranean

    Issued: 0530hrs Wednesday 6th August 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Mostly dry and hot Mediterranean but more unsettled Scandinavia

    Wednesday
    Fine and hot from Iberia through the central Mediterranean. A sunny,
    hot day in Italy with only scattered showers in the mountainous north.
    A few local showers inland for the Balkan States, but otherwise often
    sunny and fine. Scattered showers and some cloud around in Greece and
    Türkiye, some risk of a thundery bursts near the Black Sea.
    Dry for much of central and west Europe; a mix of cloud and sun from
    the Low Countries through Germany, possibly more extensive in France. A
    few local showers over the Alps. A little showery rain in north Poland,
    but fine and sunny southward into Hungary, a few odd showers around in
    the morning. These showers moving east, becoming fairly widespread
    across Romania and west Ukraine; some showers into Belarus as well.
    A strong westerly breeze persists through Denmark and southern Sweden -
    often showery here until later in the day when some sun spells will
    break out. Often showery in the Balkan States with plenty of sun
    between showers, again also fading late in the day. Showery rain fairly
    widespread across northern Scandinavia with decent sun spells between
    showers; again tending to fade late in the day, though some heavier
    showers will linger longer.

    Thursday
    A few thundery showers breaking out in southern Spain on Thursday
    afternoon, otherwise it should be fine and dry. Staying hot and sunny
    in the Balearics as well as through Corsica and Sardinia. Italy will be
    fine and dry with more sunshine. Greece and Turkey are going to be hot
    too and will be remaining dry.
    France should have a fine day with sunshine here. More sunshine in the
    Low Countries. Germany and Poland should be dry with sunny spells.
    Hungary and Austria remain dry with lots of sunshine although scattered
    showers affect western Austria and eastern Switzerland.
    Denmark will have broken cloud and a scattering of showers. The Baltic
    States also see a few showers as will Finland. Sweden has sunny spells
    and should be mostly dry. Heavier showers and gales in western and
    southern Norway but fine in the north.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 00.43 am

    Substantial sunny periods and probably dry. Gradually warmer with from
    Sunday in many places inland Maxima between 25 and 32 ° C.

    WO DO VR SA ZO Ma di
    Sunshine (%) 50 40 40 50 60 60 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 20 20 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/1 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 13 13 15 14 14 13/16 14/18
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 22 24 25 26 26 26/30 26/30
    Wind direction W w w nw so no
    Wind force (BFT) 3 3 3 3 2 2 2


    Long term, Wednesday 13 August 2025 to Wednesday 20 August 2025:
    First large (80%) chance of (very) warm and sunny summer weather with one every day
    Small (10-20%) chance of a thunderstorm. In and after the weekend of August 16 Gradually decreases the chance of warm weather to around 40%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:01 UTC 060825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high,1026, over the west of France moving towards Central Europe. associated ridge
    moving in the afternoon and evening across the southern part of the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3. good.

    Thames
    west 2-4, soon backing southwest. good.

    Humber
    west 3-4, backing southwest, later possibly 5. good.

    German Bight
    west 4-5, later decreasing west to southwest 3-4. good.

    Dogger
    west 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, backing southwest 2-4. good.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3, gradually southwest 3-4. good.

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

    Humber
    south to southwest 3-4, occasionally 5. later risk light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    west to southwest 3-4, increasing south to southwest 4-5, later in the northern part
    possibly 6. good.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 3-4, occasionally 5, later increasing southwest 5-6. later risk
    light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thursday, August 07, 2025 12:02:00
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 07, 2025
    Rain in north
    Fair to south

    Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 7th August 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Rain northern Europe, fair to the south with lots of sunshine

    Thursday
    A few thundery showers breaking out in southern Spain on Thursday
    afternoon, otherwise it should be fine and dry. Staying hot and sunny
    in the Balearics as well as through Corsica and Sardinia. Italy will be
    fine and dry with more sunshine. Greece and Turkey are going to be hot
    too and will be remaining dry.
    France should have a fine day with sunshine here. More sunshine in the
    Low Countries. Germany and Poland should be dry with sunny spells.
    Hungary and Austria remain dry with lots of sunshine although scattered
    showers affect western Austria and eastern Switzerland.
    Denmark will have broken cloud and a scattering of showers. The Baltic
    States also see a few showers as will Finland. Sweden has sunny spells
    and should be mostly dry. Heavier showers and gales in western and
    southern Norway but fine in the north.

    Friday
    Lots of sunshine and hot weather in Spain and Portugal. More sunshine
    and hot temperatures across the Balearics and into Italy. Greece will
    be remaining dry with more sunshine here. The sunshine and hot weather
    continues in Turkey.
    Fair in France with plenty of sunshine and remaining warm. The Low
    Countries and most of Germany will be remaining dry with more sunshine.
    Portugal will be dry with lots of sunshine. Hungary is dry with
    sunshine. Austria and Switzerland may have scattered showers in the
    afternoon but should be mostly dry.
    Breezy with some showers in Denmark. Heavy showers in the Baltic
    States. More showers for Finland, these fading in the afternoon.
    Further showers in southern Sweden but dry for most with sunny spells.
    More unsettled in Norway with heavy showers in the north and west.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 00.25 am

    Substantial sunny periods and dry. Gradually warmer with a lot from Sunday Places inland Maxima between 25 and 30 ° C. Wednesday in the south and east Maxima possible well above 30 ° C.

    Do vr Za so ma di wo
    Sunshine (%) 50 40 50 60 70 70 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 20 10 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 17 13 13 12/15 16 16/19
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 23 24 25 25 26/29 27/31 26/29
    Wind direction ZW W W Z ZO O W
    Wind force (BFT) 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Thursday, August 14, 2025 to Thursday, August 21, 2025:
    First large (80%) chance of (very) warm and sunny summer weather with one every day
    Small (about 20%) chance of a thunderstorm. In and after the weekend of 16 Augustus gradually takes the chance of temperatures above the long -term average
    off to around 50%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:23 UTC 070825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1024, over central Europe is moving slowly eastwards. Complex low, 979, south
    of Iceland is moving to the Norwegian Sea. Associated weak trough is moving eastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, increasing 4-5. risk an light shower. good.

    Thames
    southwest 4-5, from the evening temporary possibly 6. risk an light shower. good.

    Humber
    southwest 4-5, temporary possibly 6. risk an light shower. good.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5. risk an light shower. good.

    Dogger
    southwest 5, temporary occasionally 6, later decreasing 4-5. risk an light shower.
    good.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5, veering west 3-4, later 2-3. risk an light shower. good, temporary
    decreasing moderate.

    Thames
    southwest 4-5, veering west 3-4, later 2-3. first risk an light shower. good.

    Humber
    southwest mainly 4, from the west veering west. first risk an light shower. good.

    German Bight
    southwest mainly 4, from the west veering west. risk an light shower. good.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 4, occasionally 5, later in the northwestern part possibly 6.
    first risk an light shower. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Friday, August 08, 2025 12:00:22
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 08, 2025
    Warm and sunny
    Patchy rain north

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 8th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Fair across much of the continent with extensive hot sunshine south;
    patchy rain for the Baltics and Scandinavia.

    Friday
    Lots of sunshine and hot weather in Spain and Portugal, a few isolated
    showers in Spain. Some cloud around the Balearics but sunshine and hot
    temperatures across Sardinia and Corsica and into Italy. These sunny
    and dry conditions stretch over the Baltic States into Greece and
    Türkiye as well. A notable northerly wind across the central Aegean
    Sea.
    Fair in France with plenty of sunshine and warm-to-hot temperatures.
    Northernmost areas may see more cloud, this cloud extending to parts of
    the Low Countries and northern Germany. Central and southern Germany
    will be dry with sunshine. Some cloud extends into Poland as well where
    morning showers are expected north, but central and southern areas
    should be substantially sunny. Austria and Switzerland may have
    scattered showers in the afternoon but should be mostly dry and
    similarly sunny. Hungary is dry with sunshine. Czechia and
    southeastward through Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania will be sunny and
    warm.
    Breezy with sun and showers in Denmark. Scattered showers across Norway
    and Sweden with some heavy in the north and west, but good sun breaks
    between showers. Heavy showers in the Baltic States with local
    lightning strikes possible. Showers too for central and southern
    Finland, good sun breaks in the north.

    Saturday
    Remaining hot and sunny across Iberia. A few afternoon showers in
    eastern Spain and the Pyrenees mountains. Some cloud around the
    Balearic Islands. A hot sunny day from Italy eastward across the
    southeast of Europe into Türkiye.
    Mostly fine in France, some scattered cloud around with a few showers
    in southern areas. Scattered cloud and often sunny for most countries
    across the northern and eastern continent. The Netherlands and northern
    parts of Germany and Poland may see more cloud and will be more mild
    than central areas of Europe. A few local showers are possible in the
    Alps. Patchy cloud and more mild in Ukraine and Belarus.
    Strong westerly winds across the British Isles. Some showers drift into
    west Denmark, more frequent and extensive across most of south and west
    Norway. Most of Sweden will be dry with a mix of cloud and sun except
    northern areas which will see showers, this band of showers extending
    through central Finland. Some showers in the Baltic States as well, but
    largely sunny between and away from showery areas.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Friday 8 August 2025 at 00.37 hours

    First sunny and dry with rapidly rising temperature. From Tuesday inland Tropical warm, in the southeast it may be 35 ° C on Tuesday. Thursday
    About 30% chance of thunderstorms.

    Vr Sat so ma di wo do do
    Sunshine (%) 40 80 70 78 60 60 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 0 0 0 10 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0 0 0/1 0/2
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 17 13 13 12/15 16 16/19 16/19
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 24 25 25 26/29 27/31 28/32 27/30
    Wind direction W W W ZO O W ZW
    Wind force (BFT) 3 3 2 2 3 3 2


    Long term, Friday, August 15, 2025 to Friday 22 August 2025:
    Periods with sun. Gradually less warm. The chance of temperatures above it
    Long -term average gradually decreases to around 30%. The chance of Thunderstorms are around 30%every day.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:21 UTC 080825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    The ridge associated with the high over the Atlantic, 1024, is changing little.
    Ridge is building on Friday over the southern part of the North Sea and the Netherlands and is moving eastwards.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 3-4, soon backing southwest, temporary possibly 5. good.

    Thames
    west to northwest 2-4, backing south to southwest, in the West temporary increasing
    4-5. good.

    Humber
    west 3-4, from the west backing mainly south 2-4. good.

    German Bight
    west 3-4, later backing mainly southwest. good.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 4-5, in the northwestern part first possibly 6. good.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, soon decreasing 2-3, later veering west to northwest. good.

    Thames
    south to southwest 3-4, later veering west to southwest. good.

    Humber
    mainly south 3-5, from the west veering west, later everywhere west to southwest 4-5.
    good.

    German Bight
    west to southwest 3-4, increasing south to southwest 4-5, later possibly 6. good.

    Dogger
    southwest mainly 4, gradually increasing 5, in the northwestern part possibly 6.
    good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Saturday, August 09, 2025 12:00:18
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 09, 2025
    Warm and sunny
    Local thunder northeast Sunday

    Issued: 0530hrs Saturday 9th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Fair across much of the continent with extensive hot sunshine south;
    rain (possibly thundery) for the Baltics and Scandinavia.

    Saturday
    Hot and mostly sunny across Iberia. Local afternoon showers in eastern
    Spain and the Pyrenees mountains. Some cloud around the Balearic
    Islands and Sardinia and Corsica but dry. A hot sunny day for Italy, a
    few isolated showers possible over the Italian Alps. Widely sunny and
    warm-to-hot from the Balkan States eastward to the Black Sea. Fine and
    dry for Greece and Türkiye.
    Mostly fine and warm in France, some scattered cloud around with a few
    showers in southern areas. Warm to hot with scattered cloud for most of
    central Europe. The Netherlands and northern parts of Germany and
    Poland may see more cloud and will be more mild than central areas of
    Europe. A few local showers are possible in the Austrian Alps;
    Switzerland should be substantially dry and fine. A few showery
    outbreaks possible in east Slovakia, otherwise fine. Milder and mostly
    sunny in Ukraine and Belarus.
    Strong westerly winds across the British Isles. Some showers drift into
    west Denmark later in the day. Rain quite extensive with heavy spells
    across most of south and west Norway; more mild temperatures in Norway.
    Most of Sweden will be dry with a mix of cloud and sun except northern
    areas which will see showers. This band of showers extending through
    west and south Finland - the showers will be light with good sun
    between showers. Some showers in the Baltic States as well, primarily
    Estonia, but largely sunny between and away from showery areas.

    Sunday
    More hot sun across Iberia with scattered showers in north Spain. Fine
    across the central Mediterranean islands. Hot with extensive sunshine
    for Italy and eastward through the Balkan States to the Black Sea. Also
    fine in Greece and Türkiye; a notable northerly breeze through the
    Aegean Sea.
    Hot again southern France and widely sunny. Mild-to-warm temperatures
    from the Low Countries eastward into Czechia and Poland - mostly sunny
    here. Fine for Austria and Switzerland, a few local showery moments in
    the Alps. Some morning showers in central Poland will drift east and
    become locally thundery in the afternoon. Hot in Hungary and Slovakia,
    some thundery showers in eastern Slovakia later in the day. These
    thundery showers later drifting into west Ukraine and Belarus.
    Rain onto Norway's west coast and northern areas, southern central and
    east areas dry with good sunshine. Similarly dry and sunny in Sweden
    with only showers in the north, locally heavy or thundery. Notable
    chance of afternoon showers in southern and central Finland, though
    locally entirely dry. Rain more widespread across the Baltic States
    with greatest risk of thundery rain in Latvia and Lithuania.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Friday 8 August 2025 at 00.37 hours

    First sunny and dry with rapidly rising temperature. From Tuesday inland Tropical warm, in the southeast it may be 35 ° C on Tuesday. Thursday
    About 30% chance of thunderstorms.

    Vr Sat so ma di wo do do
    Sunshine (%) 40 80 70 78 60 60 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 0 0 0 10 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 0 0 0/1 0/2
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 17 13 13 12/15 16 16/19 16/19
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 24 25 25 26/29 27/31 28/32 27/30
    Wind direction W W W ZO O W ZW
    Wind force (BFT) 3 3 2 2 3 3 2


    Long term, Friday, August 15, 2025 to Friday 22 August 2025:
    Periods with sun. Gradually less warm. The chance of temperatures above it
    Long -term average gradually decreases to around 30%. The chance of Thunderstorms are around 30%every day.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:02 UTC 090825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1025, over the Atlantic moving northeastwards and will reach Thames at the end
    of the period. associated ridge over the Netherlands moving east.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 3-4, increasing 4-5, possibly 6, later decreasing 4. good.

    Thames
    west to southwest 3-4, increasing 4-5, later in the northern part decreasing 2-3.
    good.

    Humber
    west to southwest 3-4, occasionally 5, later decreasing 2-4. good.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5, veering west. good.

    Dogger
    southwest 4-5, in the North possibly 6, veering west. good.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 4, soon veering northwest 3-4, veering north, later decreasing north to northeast 2-3. good.

    Thames
    west 4-5, soon veering northwest 3-4, veering north, later decreasing north to northeast 2-3. good.

    Humber
    west 4-5, soon veering northwest 3-4. good.

    German Bight
    west 4-5, veering northwest, later decreasing 3-4. good.

    Dogger
    west 4-5, soon veering northwest. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sunday, August 10, 2025 12:00:32
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 10, 2025
    Fine for most
    Showery Scandinavia

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 10th August 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Fine and sunny for most of Europe although some showers or rain in
    Scandinavia

    Sunday
    More hot sun across Iberia with scattered showers in north Spain. Fine
    across the central Mediterranean islands. Hot with extensive sunshine
    for Italy and eastward through the Balkan States to the Black Sea. Also
    fine in Greece and Türkiye; a notable northerly breeze through the
    Aegean Sea.
    Hot again southern France and widely sunny. Mild-to-warm temperatures
    from the Low Countries eastward into Czechia and Poland - mostly sunny
    here. Fine for Austria and Switzerland, a few local showery moments in
    the Alps. Some morning showers in central Poland will drift east and
    become locally thundery in the afternoon. Hot in Hungary and Slovakia,
    some thundery showers in eastern Slovakia later in the day. These
    thundery showers later drifting into west Ukraine and Belarus.
    Rain onto Norway's west coast and northern areas, southern central and
    east areas dry with good sunshine. Similarly dry and sunny in Sweden
    with only showers in the north, locally heavy or thundery. Notable
    chance of afternoon showers in southern and central Finland, though
    locally entirely dry. Rain more widespread across the Baltic States
    with greatest risk of thundery rain in Latvia and Lithuania.

    Monday
    A few showers in northeast Spain on Monday although for most areas it
    will be fine and sunny. Staying sunny and dry across Portugal too. More
    sunshine for the Balearics as well as in Corsica and Sardinia. Italy
    will heva a sunny day and it will be dry. Further sunshine in Greece
    and this extends to Turkey where it will be staying hot.
    Scattered showers for the far south of France but generally dry and
    sunny throughout. More sunshine in central and northern France as well
    as for the Low Countries and Germany. Poland stays dry with more
    sunshine here. Further sunshine and dry weather in Hungary, Austria and
    most of Switzerland although a few afternoon showers in the mountains.
    Denmark should be fine and dry with more sunshine. Staying fair for the
    Baltic States. Showers in Finland, some heavy. Broken cloud and sunny
    spells in Sweden. Staying fine across Norway with further rain and
    showers although fair in the north.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 2.39 am

    First sunny, later a little more clouds. Tuesday and Wednesday in many places Tropical warm and stuffy. Thursday chance of (thunderstorm) showers.

    So ma di wo do vr Za
    Sunshine (%) 70 80 60 40 50 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 20 40 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/4 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 13 13 16 18 18 18 17
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 23 28 31 28/32 26/29 23/28
    Wind direction w o o zw w n
    Wind force (BFT) 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2


    Long term, Sunday, August 17, 2025 to Sunday, August 24, 2025:
    Periods with sun. Gradually less warm. The chance of temperatures above it
    Long -term average gradually decreases to around 30%. The chance of Thunderstorms are around 40%every day.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:23 UTC 100825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1028, over The Channel moving moving northeast of Germany.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 1-3, increasing mainly east 3-4. good.

    Thames
    variable 1-3, increasing east to southeast 3-4. good.

    Humber
    west to northwest 3-4, soon variable 1-3, increasing mainly south 3-4, later in the
    western part possibly 5. good.

    German Bight
    northwest 3-4, decreasing west 2-3, later variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    northwest 3-4, soon decreasing west 2-3, backing mainly south 3-4, later in the
    southern part possibly 5. good.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly east 2-4, decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Thames
    east to southeast 3-4, decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Humber
    mainly south 3-4, soon temporary increasing 4-5, later veering southwest. good.

    German Bight
    variable 1-3, increasing south to southwest 3-4, in the northern part possibly 5.
    later in the northern part rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    mainly south 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, veering southwest, later west. at night in
    the northern part rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Monday, August 11, 2025 12:00:18
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 11, 2025
    Mostly dry
    Increasingly hot

    Issued: 0530hrs Monday 11th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Garry Nicholson

    Showery rain locally in Scandinavia

    Monday
    High pressure generally influences Europe. A few showers in northeast
    Spain although for most areas of Spain and Portugal it stays dry and
    sunny. More sunshine for the Balearics, Corsica and Sardinia. Italy,
    Greece and Turkiye will be likewise hot and sunny.
    Scattered showers for the far south of France but generally dry and
    sunny throughout France, the Low Countries, Germany and Poland. Further
    sunshine and dry weather in Hungary, Austria and most of Switzerland
    although a few afternoon showers in the mountains.
    Denmark should be fine and dry with sunshine. Staying fair for the
    Baltic States with some breeze. Showery rain in western Norway, drier
    eastwards. Broken cloud and sunny spells in Sweden. Showers in northern
    Finland, some heavy.

    Tuesday
    High pressure centred over east-central Europe draws hot air into the
    heart of the continent. Localised afternoon showers develop for eastern
    Spain and over the Pyrenees, otherwise Spain and Portugal will be hot
    and dry. Largely fine over the Mediterranean and Italy, though isolated
    afternoon showers are possible inland. Greece and Turkiye will be dry
    and sunny.
    Isolated showers by afternoon for southern France and the Alps,
    otherwise a broad zone of dry, sunny and hot weather through central
    and northern Europe, from France to the Low Countries, Germany and
    Poland. Odd showers may form in Romania.
    Showery in northern Norway and areas of showers for Finland too, some
    heavy. Much of Sweden and Denmark stays dry. Some further patchy rain
    into southwest Norway later.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 2.39 am

    First sunny, later a little more clouds. Tuesday and Wednesday in many places Tropical warm and stuffy. Thursday chance of (thunderstorm) showers.

    So ma di wo do vr Za
    Sunshine (%) 70 80 60 40 50 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 20 40 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/4 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 13 13 16 18 18 18 17
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 23 28 31 28/32 26/29 23/28
    Wind direction w o o zw w n
    Wind force (BFT) 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2


    Long term, Sunday, August 17, 2025 to Sunday, August 24, 2025:
    Periods with sun. Gradually less warm. The chance of temperatures above it
    Long -term average gradually decreases to around 30%. The chance of Thunderstorms are around 40%every day.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:42 UTC 110825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1027, over Central Europe will hardly change and has a ridge across the North
    Sea. Low, 1015, over the Gulf of Biscay will move towards the Channel.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east 2-3, soon backing northeast 3-4, increasing 4-5. good.

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

    Humber
    south to southwest 3-4, soon decreasing 2-3, later backing east to southeast. good.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 3-4, especially first in the northern part 4-5, later decreasing
    west to southwest 2-3. good.

    Dogger
    southwest 3-4, decreasing west 2-3, later backing south to southeast. good.


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

    Thames
    east 3-4, occasionally possibly 5. good.

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

    German Bight
    west to southwest 2-3, soon variable 1-3, later increasing east 3-4. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 2-3, from the west increasing 3-4. soon in the western part occasional
    showers, small risk of thunder. good, in precipitation moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 12:00:20
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 12, 2025
    Mostly dry
    Increasingly hot

    Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 12th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Local showers in Scandinavia and inland central/western Mediterranean.

    Tuesday
    High pressure centred over east-central Europe draws hot air into the
    heart of the continent. Localised afternoon showers develop in eastern
    Portugal, Spain, and over the Pyrenees; hot and sunny here. Largely
    fine over the Mediterranean and Italy, though isolated afternoon
    showers are possible inland. The Balkan States will be sunny and very
    warm. Similarly dry and sunny in Greece and Türkiye.
    Isolated showers by afternoon for southern France and the Alps,
    otherwise a broad zone of dry, sunny and hot weather through central
    and northern Europe, from France to the Low Countries, Germany and
    Poland. Odd showers may form in Romania and Bulgaria.
    Hot in southern parts of the British Isles. Showery in northern Norway
    with patchy rain arriving into the southwest later. Areas of showers
    for Finland too in the north and south, some heavy and possibly
    thundery. Much of Sweden and Denmark stays dry with sunny spells.
    Showers too for the northern Baltic States, likely dry with scattered
    cloud in Lithuania.

    Wednesday
    Wednesday remains hot in Iberia with outbreaks of showers in the north
    and east, locally heavy. Inland afternoon showers in Sardinia and
    Corsica as well as Italy, a few stronger busts here too. Southeast
    Europe remains dry and sunny through into Türkiye, only a few odd
    showers over high hills of the Balkan States.
    More cloud around for France with afternoon showery bursts. Similar
    risk of showers across southern parts of the Alps. North of the
    mountains and eastward, another hot and mostly sunny day. Some risk of
    showers into the Low Countries as night falls.
    Very warm in Denmark and southern Sweden and sunny, this sun extending
    into south Norway. Sunny too with little or no rain for the Baltic
    States and Finland. Some cloud in the north, as well as northern Sweden
    and Norway, rain across much of north Norway.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4.49 am

    Also on Thursday tropically warm and stuffy in many places. There is more clouds
    And especially in the east also a chance of a (thunderstorm) mood. Friday it will be less
    Warm but returns the dry and sunny. It changes in the weekend
    Cloudy with normal temperatures for the time of the year.

    Di wo do vr Za so ma
    Sunshine (%) 80 50 50 50 50 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 20 30 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/3 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 16 17 19 17 16 15 13 13
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 31 30/35 29/32 29 24/27 23/27 24/27
    Wind direction O ZW NW N N N NO
    Wind force (BFT) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2


    Long term, Tuesday, August 19, 2025 to Tuesday 26 August 2025:
    Initially periods with sun and dry. Starting next week on Wednesday
    Chance of a (thunderstorm) mood. In the first half of next week there is a reasonable one
    (60%) Chance of temperatures above the climatic average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:19 UTC 120825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    ridge over the German Bight moving to Sweden. weak trough over The Channel moving to
    the Netherlands.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east 3-4, soon veering southwest. till the evening occasionally a shower with an
    small risk gusts. good.

    Thames
    east 3-4, backing northeast. till the evening occasionally a shower with an small
    risk gusts. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4. till the evening occasionally a shower with an small risk gusts. good.

    German Bight
    east to southeast 3-4. till the evening occasionally a shower with an small risk
    gusts. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the southern part east 3-4. till the evening occasionally a shower
    with an small risk gusts. good.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4. good, at night possibly poor or fog.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4, veering southwest. good, at night possibly poor or fog.

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

    German Bight
    east to northeast 3-4. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 3-4. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 12:00:20
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 13, 2025
    Warm sun for most
    Central and northern showers

    Issued: 0530hrs Wednesday 13th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    High pressure provides find warm conditions for most; inland areas of
    the central Mediterranean and south/west Scandinavia increasingly
    showery.

    Wednesday
    Wednesday is hot and mostly sunny across Iberia; outbreaks of showers
    across north and eastern Spain as well as the north mountains, locally
    heavy. Hot sunshine and inland afternoon showers in Sardinia and
    Corsica as well as Italy, some heavier bursts likely over mountainous
    regions. The Baltic States and most of southeast Europe is dry and
    sunny, only a few odd showers over high hills of the Balkan States.
    Greece and Türkiye will be similarly fine and warm.
    Cloud tending to build in France with showery rain, some heavier bursts
    here and there. Some risk of showers and cloud drifting into the Low
    Countries later in the day. Locally showery on southern parts of the
    Alps as well. High pressure facilitates a hot and sunny day across much
    of the continent north and east of the Alps. Some cloud around Poland,
    Ukraine, and Belarus, but still largely fine and dry here as well.
    Very warm and sunny in Denmark and southern Sweden, this sun extending
    into south Norway. Sunny too with little or no rain for the Baltic
    States and south Finland. Some outbreaks of rain in central/northern
    Finland. Cloudier across norther Sweden and Norway, increasingly west
    on Norway's northwest coasts.

    Thursday
    Dry and hot for Iberia and the Balearic islands, only scattered showers
    in norther Spain. A sunny morning in Sardinia, Corsica, and Italy gives
    way to showery outbreaks in the afternoon. A few showers will form in
    the southern Balkan States as well as a few southern Greek Islands.
    Otherwise fine and sunny in southeast Europe.
    Showery in eastern France, sunny in central and west areas. These
    showers extending into west Germany, possibly a few scattered in the
    Low Countries as well, but often sunny away from showers. Eastern
    Germany and eastward remains fine and sunny. A few showery outbreaks in
    southern parts of Switzerland and Austria.
    Warm to hot in Denmark and east Sweden, quite warm in Finland as well.
    Showery from central Norway and Sweden southwards to Denmark with a
    risk of thunderstorms. Northern areas more settled with good sun
    spells, extensively sunny in Finland and warm here. Fine for the Baltic
    States.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Wednesday 13 August 2025 at 05.02 am

    Friday less warm but sunny and dry. In the weekend more clouds and
    Normal temperatures for the time of the year. It will turn early next week
    Warm summer weather back.

    WO DO VR SA ZO Ma di
    Sunshine (%) 70 50 50 50 50 80 80
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 30 10 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/3 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 17 19 17 16 15 13 15
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 32 29/32 29 22/25 22/25 25/28 26/29
    Wind direction SW NW N N NO O O
    Wind force (BFT) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2


    Long term, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 to Wednesday 27 August 2025:
    Initially still sunny, dry and warm. Cooler in the second half of the week, More clouds and daily chance of showers or some rain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:25 UTC 130825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Trough over the southern part of the North Sea moving northwards. A second trough
    moving northwards across the North Sea on Thursday.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly southwest 2-4. good, first possibly moderate.

    Thames
    south to southwest 2-4. moderate to good, soon increasing good.

    Humber
    east 2-3, veering south to southeast 2-4. good.

    German Bight
    east 2-4, veering southeast. good.

    Dogger
    east 2-3, increasing east to southeast 3-4. good.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly southwest 2-3, first possibly 4,. risk shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    south to southwest 2-4. soon occasionally a shower, risk gusts. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    south 2-4, possibly 5, veering southwest. soon occasionally a shower, risk gusts.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    southeast 2-4, veering south to southwest, occasionally 5. risk shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 3-4, soon increasing south 4-5, veering southwest. soon occasionally a shower, risk gusts. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thursday, August 14, 2025 12:01:40
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 14, 2025
    Hot south & west
    Colder, wetter Scandinavia

    Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 14th August 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Hoe southern and western Europe, colder Scandinavia with rain

    Thursday
    Dry and hot for Iberia and the Balearic islands, only scattered showers
    in northern Spain. A sunny morning in Sardinia, Corsica, and Italy
    gives way to showery outbreaks in the afternoon. A few showers will
    form in the southern Balkan States as well as a few southern Greek
    Islands. Otherwise fine and sunny in southeast Europe.
    Showery in eastern France, sunny in central and west areas. These
    showers extending into west Germany, possibly a few scattered in the
    Low Countries as well, but often sunny away from showers. Eastern
    Germany and eastward remains fine and sunny. A few showery outbreaks in
    southern parts of Switzerland and Austria.
    Warm to hot in Denmark and east Sweden, quite warm in Finland as well.
    Showery from central Norway and Sweden southwards to Denmark with a
    risk of thunderstorms. Northern areas more settled with good sun
    spells, extensively sunny in Finland and warm here. Fine for the Baltic
    States.

    Friday
    A finen and hot day nacross Iberia with both Spain and Portugal seeing
    sunshine. More sunshine in the Balearics, Corsica and Sardinia.
    Scattered thunderstorms breaking out in Italy. Greece and Turkey seeing
    more sunshine and staying dry.
    Fine for France and staying sunny. Dry with plenty of sunshine for the
    Low Countries. Fine in the west of Germany but thunderstorms in the
    east. Fair in Poland, sunny here. Hot through Hungary with plenty of
    sunshine. Heavy thunderstorms breaking out in Austria and Switzerland.
    Denmark is fair and dry. Thundery rain in the Baltic States. Further
    rain, some heavy and thundery in Finland and this rain affecting
    central and norther Sweden. Norway is fair in the south but heavy rain
    in central and northern areas.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5.32 am

    In the weekend quite a lot of clouds and significantly less warm, it remains Most dry. At the beginning of next week the warm, sunny and dry summer weather will turn
    back.

    Do vr Za so ma di wo
    Sunshine (%) 50 50 50 50 80 80 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 10 10 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/3 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 19 17 16 15 13 15 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 29/32 29 22/25 22/25 25/28 26/29 24/27
    Wind direction ZW NW N N NO O N
    Wind force (BFT) 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2


    Long term, Thursday, August 21, 2025 to Thursday 28 August 2025:
    In the second half of next week it will be cooler again, with more clouds
    And a daily chance of showers or some rain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:12 UTC 140825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    trough over the North Sea moving northeastwards. high building over the British
    isles.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 3-4, later decreasing 2-3. good, first locally moderate.

    Thames Humber
    south to southwest 3-4. good, first locally moderate.

    German Bight
    variable 1-3, gradually southwest 3-4. first in the northern part occasional showers
    with small risk thunder. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    south 3-4, first possibly 5. first locally rain. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 2-3, gradually variable. good.

    Thames
    south to southwest 3-4, veering west to northwest, later variable. good.

    Humber
    south to southwest, soon veering west, later northwest. good.

    German Bight
    southwest 3-4, soon veering west, later northwest. good, later in the northern part
    moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    southwest 3-4, soon veering west, veering northwest, later north. good, later in the
    northern part moderate, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Friday, August 15, 2025 12:00:18
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 15, 2025
    Fine Mediterranean
    Cooler, mixed Scandinavia

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 15th August 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Fine and hot Mediterranean, thundery Switzerland and Austria

    Friday
    A fine and hot day across Iberia with both Spain and Portugal seeing
    sunshine. More sunshine in the Balearics, Corsica and Sardinia.
    Scattered thunderstorms breaking out in Italy. Greece and Turkey seeing
    more sunshine and staying dry.
    Fine for France and staying sunny. Dry with plenty of sunshine for the
    Low Countries. Fine in the west of Germany but thunderstorms in the
    east. Fair in Poland, sunny here. Hot through Hungary with plenty of
    sunshine. Heavy thunderstorms breaking out in Austria and Switzerland.
    Denmark is fair and dry. Thundery rain in the Baltic States. Further
    rain, some heavy and thundery in Finland and this rain affecting
    central and norther Sweden. Norway is fair in the south but heavy rain
    in central and northern areas.

    Saturday
    Mostly sunny and hot across Spain and Portugal today, scattered
    thundery showers may break out in the east later. Fine and dry for the
    Balearics with more sunshine and hot here too. Italy wil have some
    afternoon thunderstorms inland, some of them very heavy. Greece and
    Turkey stay dry with more sunshine to come here.
    France may have a few showers in the northwest otherwise it is going to
    be dry and bright with good spells of sunshine. Broken cloud for the
    Low Countries and northern Germany. Poland is largely fair with sunny
    spells, but a few showers in the south. Hungary will be dry with
    sunshine. Heavy, thundery showers affecting Austria and Switzerland.
    Denmark is going to be dry with plenty of sunshine. Fair for the south
    of Sweden too. Cloud and a few showers in the Baltic States but wet and
    windy in Finland and the northern half of Sweden. Norway is fair in
    southern areas but showers affecting the northern half of the country.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4.17 am

    Free sunny and a high chance of summer temperatures, possible in the south Tropical warm. From Wednesday an increasing precipitation opportunity and temperatures below
    The long -term average.

    Vr Sat so ma di wo do do
    Sunshine (%) 50 50 50 80 50 50 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 10 10 10 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0/3
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 17 16 15 13 15 15 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 29 20/25 22/25 25/28 26/29 24/27 20/23
    Wind direction NW N N NO O N N N N
    Wind force (BFT) 2 3 2 2 2 2 3


    Long term, Friday, August 22, 2025 to Friday 29 August 2025:
    The chance of a slightly changeable weather type and temperatures below the long -term
    Average is large. Later the uncertainty increases, but it remains
    Probably slightly changeable (60% chance).

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:34 UTC 150825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high west of the British isles, 1030 moving to Scotland. weak trough is moving south
    over the central and south of the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly north 1-3, later increasing northeast 4-5. good, later decreasing moderate.

    Thames
    mainly west 2-4, increasing north to northeast 4-5. good, later decreasing moderate.

    Humber
    northwest 2-4, veering north to northeast, in the East increasing 4-5. good, temporary decreasing moderate.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 3-4, soon increasing north to northwest 4-5. moderate to good, in
    the North first risk fog.

    Dogger
    northwest 4-5, veering north, in the West decreasing 3-4. moderate to poor, first
    risk fog, soon increasing moderate to good.


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

    Thames
    north to northeast 4-5. good, in the South first moderate.

    Humber
    north to northeast 3-4, in the East occasionally 5. good.

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

    Dogger
    north 3-4, in the East occasionally 5. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Saturday, August 16, 2025 12:00:24
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 16, 2025
    Increasingly wet southeast
    Cooler, mixed Scandinavia

    Issued: 0530hrs Saturday 16th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Dry and mostly sunny for the west and north Continent. Southeast Europe
    increasingly showers with local thunderstorms.

    Saturday
    Mostly sunny and hot across Spain and Portugal today, scattered
    thundery showers may break out in the east later. Fine and dry for the
    Balearics with more sunshine and hot here too. Scattered afternoon
    showers for Sardinia and Corsica. Italy will have some afternoon
    thunderstorms inland, some of them very heavy, particularly in the
    south near Sicily. The Balkan Sates and Greece may see a few scattered
    inland showers but mostly dry and very warm. Türkiye will be sunny and
    warm.
    France may have a few showers in the east; otherwise it is going to be
    dry and bright with good sunshine. Broken cloud for the Low Countries
    and northern Germany, though the most coastal areas may see more
    persistent cloud. Poland is largely fair with sunny spells, but a few
    showers in the south. Hungary will be dry with sunshine. A band of
    heavy, thundery showers stretches from east Czechia through Austria and
    Switzerland, some into south Germany as well. Some local showers in
    Belarus, otherwise a fine sunny day in eastern Europe.
    Denmark is going to be dry with plenty of sunshine. Fair for the south
    of Sweden too. Cloud and a few showers in the Baltic States, tending to
    increasing into Estonia into nighttime. Wet and windy in Finland and
    the northern half of Sweden. Norway is fair in southern areas but
    showers affecting the northern half of the country. Generally mild
    temperatures in central and north Scandinavia.

    Sunday
    More hot sunshine and scattered showers for central and east Spain, dry
    in Portugal and the Balearic Islands. Some scattered showers over
    Sardinia, Corsica, and Italy, tending to be less intense than the prior
    day. A wetter day for the Balkan States, particularly Croatia, Albania,
    and Bosnia and Herzigovina where heavy/thundery showers may occur. A
    few showers in west Greece but otherwise dry to the east and into
    Türkiye.
    Dry and sunny for France and across Germany eastward through Czechia,
    Poland, and west Ukraine. Still warm here but milder than prior days.
    Northern parts of the Low Countries and Germany cloudier, possibly a
    few scattered spots of drizzly rain. More rain for Austria and east
    Switzerland, the heaviest spells on southern mountains and near
    Slovenia. Heavy/thundery showers too in Hungary and west Romania.
    Largely fine near the Black Sea.
    Denmark and southern parts of Sweden and Norway will be substantially
    sunny. Cloudier to the north with regular spells of rain across
    Norway's central and northern coasts. Cloudy for much of Finland with
    spells of rain in central and southern areas. Wet too for the Baltic
    States, Lithuania driest in the morning.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 04.09 am

    Sunny periods and temperatures that around or below the long -term average
    lie. Tuesday temporarily warm and warm and plenty of room for the sun. Later the
    Chance of precipitation to 40-50%.

    Sat so ma di wo do vr
    Sunshine (%) 50 50 80 50 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 10 20 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/3 0/1
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 16 8/14 13 15 15 14 12
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 23 22 26 27 24 22 20
    Wind direction N N NO O N N NW
    Wind force (BFT) 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Saturday, August 23, 2025 to Saturday, August 30, 2025:
    A slightly changeable weather type with temperatures below the long -term average.
    From Tuesday 26 August the temperature forecast will be uncertain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:33 UTC 160825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1030, north of Scotland with ridge over England changing little.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, possibly 6.

    Thames
    north to northeast 4, occasionally 5. good.

    Humber
    north 3-4, in the East possibly 5. good.

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

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


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, later decreasing east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, decreasing 3-4. good.

    Humber
    north to northeast 3-4. good.

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

    Dogger
    no significant change.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sunday, August 17, 2025 12:00:56
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 17, 2025
    Showery/thundery southeast
    Milder north

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 17th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    High pressure over the northern continent facilitates fine weather for
    many. Wet in southeast Europe with thunderstorms and becoming unsettled
    in northern Scandinavia.

    Sunday
    Hot sunshine and scattered showers for central and east Spain, dry and
    fine in Portugal and the Balearic Islands. Some scattered showers over
    Sardinia, Corsica, and Italy in the afternoon, but otherwise sunny.
    Afternoon showers for much of the Balkan States, most frequent and
    heavy in Croatia, Albania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina where
    heavy/thundery showers may occur. A few showers in west Greece but
    otherwise dry to the east and into Türkiye, only a few scattered
    showers on the south Türkiye coast.
    Dry and sunny for France and across Germany eastward through Czechia
    and Poland. Still warm here but milder than prior days. Cloudier over
    northern parts of the Low Countries and Germany possibly a few
    scattered spots of drizzly rain here. Showery outbreaks with local
    thunder in Austria and east Switzerland, the heaviest spells on
    southern mountains and near Slovenia. Heavy/thundery showers too in
    Hungary and west Romania. Some local patchy rain in central Ukraine.
    Largely fine near the Black Sea.
    Denmark and southern parts of Sweden and Norway will be substantially
    sunny. Cloudier to the north with regular spells of rain across
    Norway's central and northern coasts, some rain drifting inland into
    northern Sweden. Cloudy for much of Finland with spells of rain in
    central and southern areas. Wet too in the morning for the Baltic
    States with local thundery downpours, trending dry and sunny later into
    the day.

    Monday
    A cloudier day for Iberia and the Balearics with patchy rain in
    northern Spain, some showery outbreaks in the east. Remaining showery
    for the central Mediterranean, showers more frequent and heavy in
    central and southern Italy. The northern Balkan States largely fine;
    wet with thundery downpours moving south into Serbia and Bulgaria and
    neighboring countries. Some thundery showers inland Greece as well.
    Only scattered light showers in Türkiye with plentiful sunshine.
    Cloud tending to build from the west into France with rain spells in
    the south and southeast mountains. High pressure creates find
    conditions in north France through the Low Countries, Germany, and
    Czechia. A few lingering showers in Switzerland and Austria,
    increasingly sunny here. Some cloud from Poland southward into Hungary
    and east into Ukraine and Belarus but substantially dry. Often raining
    in Romania with local thunderstorms.
    More sun for Denmark and southern Sweden and Norway. Some light morning
    rain in the Baltic States also tending to give way to sun. Strong
    westerlies into northwest Norway with persistent rain onto the coast,
    drifting inland to northern Sweden and Finland. Southern Finland dry
    with sun spells.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 4.27 am

    Sunny periods and dry. Summer temperatures on Tuesday. Later in the week
    The temperatures decrease to (spacious) below the long -term average.

    So ma di wo do vr Za
    Sunshine (%) 30 50 60 50 40 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 10 10 10 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 11 8/15 14 13 14 13 11
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 20 23/27 27 24 22 20 21
    Wind direction n no no n n n nw w
    Wind force (BFT) 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Sunday 24 August 2025 to Sunday 31 August 2025:
    A slightly changeable weather type with around 30% chance of precipitation every day. The
    Temperature forecast is uncertain.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:34 UTC 170825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1029, north of Scotland moving slowly northeast. associated ridge over England
    moving slowly to the central part of the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to northeast 3-4, increasing 4-5. risk light drizzle. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4. occasionally light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber Dogger
    north 3-4, later veering northeast. occasionally light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 3-4, first possibly 5, later veering north to northeast. occasionally light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, decreasing east 3-4. risk light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    northeast 3-4. risk light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    northeast 3-4. occasionally light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

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

    Dogger
    northeast 3-4, later decreasing 2-3. occasionally light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Monday, August 18, 2025 12:00:20
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 18, 2025
    Thundery showers south
    Fine central-north Europe

    Issued: 0530hrs Monday 18th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Garry Nicholson

    Cool and showery Scandinavia

    Monday
    A mix of sun and high cloud for Iberia and the Balearics with patchy
    rain in northern Spain, some showery outbreaks in the east by
    afternoon. Further showers for the central Mediterranean, showers more
    frequent and heavy in central and southern Italy by afternoon. The
    northern Balkan States largely fine; wet with thundery downpours moving
    south into Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria and neighboring countries. Some
    thundery showers inland Greece as well later. Only scattered light
    showers in Türkiye with plentiful sunshine.
    Cloud tending to build from the west into France, a little rain, local
    showers northwest. High pressure brings fine conditions in north France
    through the Low Countries, Germany, Poland and Czechia. Isolated
    showers forming over the Alps, mainly toward the southwest for
    Switzerland and northwest Italy.
    Sunshine for Denmark, southern Sweden and Norway. Some light morning
    rain in the Baltic States tending to give way to sun. Strong westerlies
    into northwest Norway with persistent rain onto the coast, drifting
    inland to northern Sweden and Finland. Southern Finland dry with sunny
    spells.

    Tuesday
    Central-southern Spain and all of Portugal stay dry, sunny and very
    warm. Showery rain for northern Spain, local heavy bursts around the
    Pyrenees. Some thundery outbreaks forming into southern France too.
    Local showery rain in central-northern Italy. Much of the western
    Mediterranean dry, but isolated showers may form. The Balkan states
    fine, whilst thundery rain moves east over Romania and Bulgaria. Local
    showers for Greece, but the Greek islands and Türkiye stay dry.
    Some rain for central-northwest France, but fine, settled conditions
    prevail through central-northern Europe from the Low Countries to
    Germany and Poland, warm summer sunshine. Dry too through Czechia,
    Austria and Hungary.
    Cool conditions extend across much of Scandinavia on northerly winds,
    with showery rain for northern areas. A cold front brings patchy rain
    to the Baltic and southern Sweden. Denmark stays largely fine.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:53 am

    Sunny periods and occasionally a light shower. Temperatures are (spacious) below
    The long -term average.

    Ma di wo do vr Za so
    Sunshine (%) 50 70 50 40 40 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 10 10 20 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 15 8/15 13 14 13 11 11
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 22/27 23/29 24 22 20 21 22 22
    Wind direction no no n n n nw w n
    Wind force (BFT) 2 3 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Monday, August 25, 2025 to Monday 1 September 2025:
    First dry and during the period a changeable weather type with daily
    approx. 60% chance of precipitation. The temperatures are probably (60% chance) below
    Or around the long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:48 UTC 180825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1027, north of Scotland will move towards Iceland. Associated ridge is lying
    over the central part of the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to northeast 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, possibly for a time 6. first risk of
    light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    east to northeast 3-4, increasing 4-5. first risk of light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    northeast 2-3, increasing 3-4. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 2-3, first in the southern part variable 1-3, later increasing
    3-4. good.

    Dogger
    north to northeast mainly 3. good.


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

    Thames
    northeast 4-5. good.

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

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, backing north to northwest. good.

    Dogger
    north to northeast 3-4. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 12:01:32
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 19, 2025
    Central/west heavy showers
    Fine east

    Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 19th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Trending milder in the north

    Tuesday
    Central-southern Spain and all of Portugal stay dry, sunny and very
    warm. Showery rain for northern Spain, local heavy bursts around the
    Pyrenees and other northeast areas. Some thundery outbreaks forming
    into southern/southeast France too. Local showery rain in
    central-northern Italy with local heavy bursts, possibly thundery
    later. Much of the western Mediterranean dry, but isolated showers may
    form. Fine across the Balkan States, whilst thundery rain moves east
    over Romania and Bulgaria. Local showers for mainland Greece, but the
    Greek islands and Türkiye stay dry and fine.
    Cloud with some rain for central-northwest France. Fine, settled
    conditions prevail through central-northern Europe from the Low
    Countries east through Germany and Poland, warm summer sunshine. Dry
    too through Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary. Some showers over
    Switzerland and western Austria.
    Cool conditions extend across much of Scandinavia on northerly winds,
    with showery rain for northern areas, most frequent onto western Norway
    coasts. A cold front brings patchy rain to the Baltics and southern
    Sweden. Denmark and Lithuania stay largely fine. Southern Finland
    largely fine as well, some local rain in central and western areas.

    Wednesday
    More fine southern weather on most of Iberia though frequent showers
    continue in north Spain. Showers appear in the Balearics as well as
    Sardinia and Corsica. Wet across northern Italy with thundery showers,
    more scattered showers southward, mostly sunny and fine in the far
    south. A few scattered showers in Slovenia and Croatia, otherwise dry
    and sunny for the Balkan States. Scattered showers too over hills in
    Romania southward into Greece, extensive sun away and between showers.
    Only a few showers on central Turkish coasts.
    Outbreaks of showers across most of France, some thundery in the north.
    These thundery showers extend east across the Alps, extensively over
    Switzerland and much of Austria. Southern Germany likely to see showers
    as well with local thunder. Mostly dry with some cloud in north
    Germany, the Low Countries, and Poland, only some scattered rain
    northeast Poland. Dry too for Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary, though
    increasingly cloudy.
    Feeling milder across much of Scandinavia and the northern Baltic
    States. More dry, sunny weather for Denmark and southern Sweden. Rain
    continues across Norway's northwest coasts and much of the northern
    shores of Scandinavia. Scattered rain across much of north Sweden and
    Finland. Morning rain in the Baltic States slips southeast, clearing
    most areas by evening.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 05.25 am

    Usually dry, periods with sun and temperatures between 20 and 25 ° C. Only on Some light rain can fall on Saturday.

    Di wo do vr Za so ma
    Sunshine (%) 70 40 40 30 40 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/1 0 0
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 10 11 11 11 9 10
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 26 23 22 20 21 22 21/24
    Wind direction no n n n n n n n o
    Wind force (BFT) 3 3 3 3 2 2 2


    Long term, Tuesday 26 August 2025 to Tuesday 2 September 2025:
    It is probably more changeable with a 60% chance of rain every day. The Temperatures are probably around the long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:47 UTC 190825.

    Gale warnings:
    Dover
    northeast 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, near Iceland is changing little. Associated ridge across the central
    part of the North Sea is declining.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, increasing 5-6, later possibly 7. later in the southern part an occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

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

    Humber
    north to northeast 3-4, increasing 4-5. risk of light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 3-4, from the north increasing 4-5. risk of light drizzle. good,
    in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    north 3-4, increasing 4-5. risk of light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 5-6, first possibly 7, later decreasing 4-5. in the southern part an occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    north to northeast 5-6, soon decreasing 4-5. risk of light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    north to northeast 4-5. risk of light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    north 4-5, veering northeast, in the northern part decreasing 3-4. first risk of
    light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    north 4-5, later decreasing northeast 3-4. first risk of light drizzle. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12:00:22
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 20, 2025
    Alpine thunderstorms
    Temperatures ease for many

    Issued: 0530hrs Wednesday 20th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Very wet across much of central Europe as thunderstorms form over and
    around the Alps, drifting east. Northern Europe trending milder.

    Wednesday
    More fine southern weather on most of Iberia though frequent showers
    continue in north and east pars of Spain. Showers appear in the
    Balearics as well as Sardinia and Corsica. Wet across northern Italy
    with thundery showers. More scattered showers in central Italy,
    becoming thunderstorms later in the day; mostly sunny and fine in the
    south. A few scattered showers in Slovenia and Croatia, heaviest
    showers west Slovenia. Otherwise dry and sunny for the Balkan States.
    Scattered showers too over hills in Romania southward through Bulgaria
    into Greece, extensive sun away and between showers. Only a few showers
    on central Turkish coasts, otherwise fine here.
    Wet for most of France with thundery spells, most frequent in the east.
    These thundery showers extend east across the Alps, extensively over
    Switzerland and much of Austria. Southern Germany likely to see showers
    as well with local thunder. Mostly dry with mixed cloud and sun in
    north Germany, the Low Countries, and Poland, only some scattered rain
    northeast Poland. Likely dry too for Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary,
    though increasingly cloudy and some risk of isolated bursts of rain
    late in the day. Rain moves north-to-south through Belarus. Fine in
    Ukraine.
    Feeling milder across much of Scandinavia, particularly Norway where
    rain will be quite persistent in central and northern areas. Dry, sunny
    weather for Denmark and southern Sweden. Scattered rain across northern
    parts of Sweden and Finland, tending to fade as the day goes. Morning
    rain in the Baltic States slips southeast, clearing most areas for a
    sunny late afternoon.

    Thursday
    Showery outbreaks continue near north and east coasts of Spain, milder
    in north Spain than recently. Still dry and very warm south/west
    Iberia. Risk of showers continues for the Balearics and Sardinia and
    Corsica, some chance of thundery downpours. Thunderstorm risk persists
    in central and northern Italy and Slovenia, milder too in these areas.
    Some heavy showers into Croatia as well. The rest of the Balkans and
    southeast Europe fine with very warm sunshine.
    More west weather for much of France with thundery downpours in the
    east near the Alps. Northern areas substantially dry, with dry weather
    extending eastward across the Low Countries, Germany, and Poland.
    Expect a mix of cloud and sun in these areas. A band of heavy, thundery
    rain extends eastward from east France across the Alps through to
    Hungary and Slovakia. Unsettled too in Czechia, though more scattered
    and light in nature. Some scattered showers into western Romania and
    Ukraine as well, increasing in strength into nighttime.
    A brisk westerly wind across Denmark with a few showers. Showery too in
    southern Sweden with sun spells between. Remaining wet across Norway's
    coast, driest in southern areas with a mix of cloud and sun. Showery
    too with sunshine in Finland and into Estonia. Only scattered showers
    in Latvia and Lithuania, mostly sunny away from showers.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 05.04 am

    Occasionally sun and predominantly dry, but temporarily less warm. After it weekend probably a bit warmer again.

    WO DO VR SA ZO Ma di
    Sunshine (%) 40 30 30 40 50 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 10 10 10 10 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/1 0 0/3
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 11 11 11 9 9 10 12
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 23 22 20 20 21 21 23 24
    Wind direction N n NW NW N O O
    Wind force (BFT) 3 3 3 3 2 2 3


    Long term, Wednesday 27 August 2025 to Wednesday 3 September 2025:
    It is probably gradually becoming more changeable. Especially the first days
    it is still (fairly) warm.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:42 UTC 200825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1028, near Iceland and Greenland is changing little. Weak trough will move
    southwestwards across the North Sea. Ridge builds over the central part of the North
    Sea.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, for a time 6. later risk of light drizzle. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.

    Thames
    north to northeast 4-5, occasionally possibly 6. risk of light drizzle. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    north to northeast 4-5. risk of light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the South in the coastal area 4-5, from the north backing north.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    north to northeast 4-5, soon in the eastern part decreasing 3-4. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north to northeast mainly 5, occasionally 6. risk of light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    north to northeast mainly 5, later possibly 6. risk of light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    no significant change.

    German Bight
    north 3-4, first in the South in the coastal area 4-5, from the north increasing 4-5.
    risk of light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    north mainly 4. risk of light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thursday, August 21, 2025 12:01:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 21, 2025
    High pressure northwest
    Cool over the northeast.

    Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 21st August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Thunderstorms Central Europe

    Thursday
    A dry and sunny day for Portugal. Similar over Spain, but expect some
    showers over the northern parts, a few heavy too. An area of heavy rain
    pushes south over France, with drier conditions following from the
    north. Some heavy rain for southern Germany, further north dry and
    bright. A dry and bright day for the British Isles and the Low
    Countries. A few showers for Denmark, mostly light. A mostly dry and
    sunny day for Poland, but some heavy rain is possible later in the day
    in far south. Unsettled weather for Norway and Sweden mostly in the
    north and west with plenty of showers, possibly wintry over high
    ground, but drier brighter further south. Some afternoon showers for
    Finland and the Baltic States. Early rain for Belarus, clearing soon.
    Some rain for western Ukraine.
    Heavy and possibly thundery showers for Switzerland, Austria and
    Hungary, but on a lesser extend over Czechia and Slovakia. Mostly dry
    and sunny for Romania. Western Balkans will see some heavy and thundery
    showers later in the day, but drier brighter further east.

    Friday
    Another dry and sunny day for the Iberia, with only a few showers over
    far northern Spain. A mostly dry and sunny day for the British Isles,
    France, the Low Countries, Germany and Poland. Scattered showers for
    Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and perhaps a longer spell of rain for
    southern Finland later in the day. Scattered showers over the Baltic
    States, mostly over the coastal areas. Some heavy rain for southern
    Belarus and Ukraine, pushes east during the day.
    Plenty of showers over Central Europe early in the morning, but soon
    clearing to the east passing over the Balkans and with some remaining
    over Romania by the end of the evening.
    A dry and sunny day for the Balearics, a few afternoon showers for
    Sardinia and Corsica. Scattered showers over Italy, mostly in the
    afternoon, and with a few heavy ones in north. Dry and very hot over
    Greece, Turkiye and Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 05.19 am

    The first days quite cool and especially on Saturday some rain. After the weekend
    Probably warmer again with more sun. Wednesday chance of a shower.

    Do vr Za so ma di wo
    Sunshine (%) 40 30 30 50 50 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 30 10 10 10 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/2 0 0 0/2
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 14 13 12 10 10 11 13
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 20 19 20 20 22 24 25
    Wind direction N NW NW No No O ZO
    Windkracht (BFT) 4 3 3 2 2 3 2


    Long term, Thursday 28 August 2025 to Thursday 4 September 2025:
    Great chance of a changeable weather type. Especially the first days it is still possible (free)
    be warm.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:54 UTC 210825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1024, near Iceland moving gradually towards the British isles. Weak ridge over
    the central part of the North Sea moving to the southern part of the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north to northeast 4-5, first possibly 6. good.

    Thames
    north to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    north 4-5, later decreasing north to northwest 3-4. occasionally light drizzle. good,
    in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 4-5. occasionally light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4. occasionally light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north to northeast 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, backing north to northwest. occasionally light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    north 4-5, soon decreasing north to northwest 3-4. occasionally light drizzle. good,
    in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    north to northwest 3-4, occasionally 5. occasionally light drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part increasing 5-6. especially later occasionally an light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    northwest 3-4, in the northeastern part temporary increasing 4-5. especially later
    occasionally an light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Friday, August 22, 2025 12:00:24
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 22, 2025
    High pressure northwest
    Cool over the northeast.

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 22nd August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Locally hot over the Med

    Friday
    A dry and sunny day for the Iberia, with only a few showers over far
    northern Spain. A mostly dry and sunny day for the British Isles,
    France, the Low Countries, Germany and Poland. Scattered showers for
    Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and perhaps a longer spell of rain for
    southern Finland later in the day. Scattered showers over the Baltic
    States, mostly over the coastal areas. Some heavy rain for southern
    Belarus and Ukraine, pushes east during the day.
    Plenty of showers over Central Europe early in the morning, but soon
    clearing to the east passing over the Balkans and with some remaining
    over Romania by the end of the evening.

    Satuday
    A dry and sunny day for the Portugal and Spain. France will see a
    settled day with plenty of sunshine. Similar conditions over the
    British Isles, with isolated showers in west. Dry and sunny for the Low
    Countries. Scattered showers over northern Germany, while Poland will
    see frequent showers, a few on the heavy side. Some showers for
    northern Norway, northern Sweden and norther Finland, but drier sunnier
    further south. Frequent showers for the Baltic States, some heavy. A
    mostly dry and sunny day for Belarus and Ukraine, with isolated
    showers.
    Some morning showers over Switzerland and Austria soon clearing to
    leave a dry and sunny day. A mostly dry and sunny day for Czechia,
    Slovakia, and Hungary, while Romania and the Balkans especially over
    the west will see some afternoon showers.
    Isolated showers for the Balearics, Sardinia and Corsica, otherwise dry
    and sunny. Scattered showers developing over Italy in the afternoon,
    but Greece, Turkiye and Cyprus will see a hot day with plenty of
    sunshine.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 01.13 am

    First half to heavily cloudy and on the cool side. From Monday considerable periods
    With sun and rapidly rising temperature. From Wednesday to around 50% increasing
    Chance of showers.

    Vr Sat so ma di wo do do
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 50 60 40 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 10 10 20 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 2 0 0 0/4 0/6
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 12 13 10 10 12 15 15
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 18 20 21 23 24/27 23/26 21/24
    Wind direction NW NW NW NW ZO ZW ZW
    Wind force (BFT) 3 3 2 2 3 3 2


    Long term, Friday, August 29, 2025 to Friday 5 September 2025:
    Half to heavily cloudy with a large (70-90%) chance of precipitation every day. Temperatures around the long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:26 UTC 220825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1023, west of England remains fairly stationary. Weak trough over Scotland
    moving slowly southwards across the western part of the North Sea to Dover.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north to northwest 2-4, gradually veering southwest. occasionally a shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    west to northwest 2-4, backing west to southwest. occasionally a shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    west to northwest 3-4, occasionally 5, later veering north to northwest 2-4. occasional rain or a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, in the northeastern part possibly 6. occasional rain or a shower.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    northwest 2-4, occasionally 5. occasional rain or a shower. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 2-4, gradually veering northwest. occasionally a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    mainly west 2-4, veering north 3-4. occasionally a shower. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.

    Humber
    north to northwest 2-4, occasionally 5. occasionally a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, in the eastern part 6. showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 3-4, occasionally 5. showers. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Saturday, August 23, 2025 12:00:34
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 23, 2025
    High pressure northwest
    Cool over the northeast.

    Issued: 0530hrs Saturday 23rd August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Locally hot over the Med

    Saturday
    A dry and sunny day for the Portugal and Spain. France will see a
    settled day with plenty of sunshine. Similar conditions over the
    British Isles, with isolated showers in west. Dry and sunny for the Low
    Countries. Scattered showers over northern Germany, while Poland will
    see frequent showers, a few on the heavy side. Some showers for
    northern Norway, northern Sweden and norther Finland, but drier sunnier
    further south. Frequent showers for the Baltic States, some heavy. A
    mostly dry and sunny day for Belarus and Ukraine, with isolated
    showers.
    Some morning showers over Switzerland and Austria soon clearing to
    leave a dry and sunny day. A mostly dry and sunny day for Czechia,
    Slovakia, and Hungary, while Romania and the Balkans especially over
    the west will see some afternoon showers.

    Sunday
    A dry but rather cloudy day for Portugal. Some showers for northeastern
    parts of Spain, a few heavy and thundery. A dry and mostly sunny day
    for France and the Low Countries, while a few showers are possible for
    the western parts of the British Isles. Some showers for northern
    Germany, elsewhere sunny, with some early showers over Poland,
    brightening up soon. A mostly dry and sunny day for Denmark, while
    Norway, Sweden and Finland will see plenty of showers. Heavy showers
    for the Baltic States, moving over northern Belarus at times. Scattered
    showers for Ukraine.
    Some showers over Switzerland and Austria, but a mostly dry and sunny
    day for Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary. A few showers for the western
    Balkans but further east dry and sunny and cooler than of late.
    A mostly dry day for the Balearics, Sardinia and Corsica. Heavy
    afternoon showers for Italy. Greece, Turkiye and Cyprus will see
    another sunny day with isolated showers.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Saturday 23 August 2025 at 1.23 am

    Substantial periods with sun and (free) warm. Tuesday maximum temperatures of 25-30 ° C.
    After Wednesday more clouds, occasional rain and gradually lower temperature.

    Sat so ma di wo do vr
    Sunshine (%) 30 50 60 60 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 10 10 30 40 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2 0 0 0/1 1/7 1/5
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 13 10 12 14 15 15 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 18 21 24 27 25 21/24 21
    Wind direction NW NW ZW Z ZW Z
    Wind force (BFT) 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Saturday, August 30, 2025 to Saturday 6 September 2025:
    First half to heavily cloudy with a large (70-90%) chance of precipitation every day.
    Later the chance of precipitation decreases to around 40%. Temperatures around the long -term
    average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:20 UTC 230825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high 1021 from Brittany to the Faroes moving slowly to the west of the North Sea.
    weak trough over the German Bight is declining.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north to northeast veering east 3-4. good.

    Thames
    north 4-5, decreasing 3-4. first in the eastern part risk an light shower. good, in
    precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Humber Dogger
    north to northwest 3-4, in the western part variable 1-3. first in the eastern part
    risk an light shower. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5. isolated light showers. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly east 3-4, decreasing 2-3. good.

    Thames Humber
    variable 2-4. risk an light shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 4-5, in the western part decreasing 2-4. risk an light shower.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    variable 2-4. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Sunday, August 24, 2025 12:00:32
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 24, 2025
    Cold Scandinavia
    Mostly dry elsewhere

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 24th August 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Few thunderstorms eastern Spain and warm but colder Scandinavia

    Sunday
    A dry but rather cloudy day for Portugal. Some showers for northeastern
    parts of Spain, a few heavy and thundery. A dry and mostly sunny day
    for France and the Low Countries, while a few showers are possible for
    the western parts of the British Isles. Some showers for northern
    Germany, elsewhere sunny, with some early showers over Poland,
    brightening up soon. A mostly dry and sunny day for Denmark, while
    Norway, Sweden and Finland will see plenty of showers. Heavy showers
    for the Baltic States, moving over northern Belarus at times. Scattered
    showers for Ukraine.
    Some showers over Switzerland and Austria, but a mostly dry and sunny
    day for Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary. A few showers for the western
    Balkans but further east dry and sunny and cooler than of late.
    A mostly dry day for the Balearics, Sardinia and Corsica. Heavy
    afternoon showers for Italy. Greece, Turkey and Cyprus will see another
    sunny day with isolated showers.

    Monday
    Thundery showers developing in the east of Spain today. Fair across the
    rest of Spain and Portugal with plenty of sunshine. The Balearics will
    be fair too. Italy will have plenty of sunshine and should be dry.
    Greece and Turkey remain fine with more sunshine here and staying dry
    too.
    Some thundery showers over the south of France but the rest of the
    country will be remaining fair with more sunshine throughout. The Low
    Countries and Germany have dry conditions with lots of sunshine
    throughout. Rain in the far north of Poland but dry for other areas.
    Austria and Hungary should have fine weather but some heavy showers in
    Switzerland.
    Cool but sunny for Denmark. Some rain in the far south of Sweden. Heavy
    showers for Finland and the northeast of Sweden. Denmark will be dry
    and sunny with fair conditions here.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 1.08 am

    Substantial periods with sun and (free) warm. Tuesday maximum temperatures of 25-30 ° C.
    After Wednesday more clouds, periods with rain and gradually lower temperature.

    So ma di wo do vr Za
    Sunshine (%) 50 40 60 40 20 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 20 50 80 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/1 1/7 2/5 4/10
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 6 7 13 15 15 13 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 20 24 27 25 23 22 20
    Wind direction NW SW Z ZW Z ZW
    Wind force (BFT) 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Sunday 31 August 2025 to Sunday 7 September 2025:
    First half to heavily cloudy with a large (80-90%) chance of precipitation every day.
    Later the chance of precipitation decreases to around 40%. Temperatures around the long -term
    average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:19 UTC 240825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high 1021 over the southern part of the North Sea moving to Germany and maintains a
    ridge to the Norwegian Sea.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southeast 3-4, temporary variable 1-3, later mainly east 3-4. good.

    Thames Humber
    variable 1-3, in the western part mainly south 3-4. risk an light shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    northwest 3-5, decreasing 2-4. first risk an light shower. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    variable 1-3, in the western part gradually mainly south 3-4. good.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east veering southeast 3-4. good.

    Thames
    variable 1-3, increasing mainly south 3-4. good.

    Humber
    variable 1-3, increasing southwest 3-4. good.

    German Bight
    northwest 3-4, gradually variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    mainly south 3-4. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Monday, August 25, 2025 12:00:18
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 25, 2025
    Fine for most
    Localised showers

    Issued: 0530hrs Monday 25th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Garry Nicholson

    Cool and wet eastern Baltic

    Monday
    Thundery showers developing in the east of Spain. Fair across the rest
    of Spain and Portugal with plenty of sunshine. The Balearics will be
    fair too. Italy will have plenty of sunshine and should be dry. Greece
    and Turkey will be fine with sunshine here and staying dry too.
    Some thundery showers over the south of France but the rest of the
    country will be fair with sunshine throughout. The Low Countries and
    Germany have dry conditions with lots of sunshine. Rain in the far
    north of Poland but dry for other areas. Austria and Hungary should
    have fine weather but some heavy showers in Switzerland.
    Dry with sunny spells for Denmark, Norway and much of Sweden. Showers
    in the far north. Unsettled and showery conditions for the Baltic
    region and Finland.

    Tuesday
    Fine and warm for much of central and southern Europe with plenty of
    sunshine, but a scattering of afternoon showers will form over northern
    Spain, central France and down the spine of Italy. Scattered showers
    over the Alps too. Local showers for mainland Greece, whilst islands
    and much of Turkey will be dry.
    Breezy in the north of Fnace and into the Netherlands. Fine with sunny
    spells for Germany and central-eastern countries from Czechia to
    Hungary and Romania. Showers into northern Poland. Much of Scandinavia
    will be fine under high pressure, but lower pressure to the east brings
    cool and showery weather to Finland and the Baltic states.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 00.50 am

    Wednesday periods with sun and warm. After Wednesday more clouds, periods with rain
    And gradually lower temperature.

    Ma di wo do vr Za so
    Sunshine (%) 70 70 40 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 40 80 90 90 90
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 1/6 2/6 2/7 2/7
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 10 13 15 15 13 14 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 22 27 26 23 22 20 21
    Wind direction
    Windkracht (BFT) 2 3 3 3 3 4 4


    Long term, Monday 1 September 2025 to Monday 8 September 2025:
    First half to heavily cloudy with a large (80-90%) chance of precipitation every day.
    Later the chance of precipitation decreases to around 40%. Temperatures around the long -term
    average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:59 UTC 250825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1020, over the west of Germany is slowly moving southeastwards to Central
    Europe. Associated ridge over the North Sea is moving to Denmark and declining.
    Trough will reach the western part of the North Sea at the end of the period.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    southeast 2-3, soon increasing variable 2-4, later increasing east to southeast 3-4.
    good.

    Humber
    south to southwest 3-4, gradually increasing south to southeast 4-5, later in the
    northwestern part possibly 6. good.

    German Bight
    mainly west 2-4, in the northeastern part first northwest 4-5, later in the mainly
    east decreasing variable 1-3. small risk an light shower. good.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 3-4, gradually increasing south to southeast 4-5, later in the
    western part possibly 6. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to southeast 3-4, soon increasing south to southeast 4-5, later veering southwest. later in the western part occasional shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

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

    Humber
    south to southeast 4-5, in the northwestern part possibly temporary 6. later in the
    western part occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    southwest 2-3, in the eastern part first variable 1-3, in the western part gradually
    increasing south to southeast 4-5. small risk an light shower. good.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 4-5, occasionally 6. later in the western part occasional showers.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 12:01:04
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 26, 2025
    Local Scandinavian showers
    Fine eastern Europe

    Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 26th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Central Europe increasingly west with risk of local thunderstorms
    near/west of the Alps.

    Tuesday
    Fine and warm for much of southern Europe with plenty of sunshine. A
    few local afternoon showers will form over northern Spain, more
    frequent down the spine of Italy but still well scattered. Some risk of
    a local heavy burst in the south. Fine and sunny in the Balkan States.
    Local showers for western mainland Greece, whilst islands and much of
    Türkiye will be dry.
    Breezy in the north of France and into the Netherlands. Some cloud and
    showers in central and east France, locally heavy/thundery downpours.
    Fine with sunny spells for Germany and central-eastern countries from
    Czechia to Hungary and Romania. A few showers over the Alps with
    increasing cloud from the west. Showers into northern/eastern Poland,
    these extending into Belarus and northern Ukraine.
    Showers with a southwesterly breeze across the British Isles. Much of
    Scandinavia will be fine under high pressure with a mix of cloud and
    sun. A few local showers may break out in Denmark and nearby areas in
    Sweden and Norway. Lower pressure to the northeast brings cool and
    showery weather to Finland and the Baltic states. A strong northerly
    wind blows into northern Finland with a broader area of rain here.

    Wednesday
    A notable westerly wind in west Iberia. Portugal will by dry, but
    northern areas of Spain will see showers again, heavier than on Tuesday
    with the risk of thunderstorms developing. Fine for the central
    Mediterranean islands and much of central and southern Italy. Northern
    Italy will likely see extensive showery outbreaks in the afternoon.
    More fine and sunny weather for the Balkans, Greece, and Türkiye, only
    an odd light showers in southernmost areas.
    West for central and west France with a risk of thunderstorms.
    Scattered showers possible in the west later with cloud fairly
    widespread. A band of showers extends into west Germany and eastward
    across the Alps, though not as heavy as in France. Dry though cloud in
    the Low Countries. Warm in Germany, Czechia, and Hungary, substantially
    dry with sun in the latter two countries. Dry to the east with a mix of
    cloud and sun.
    Showery for southern parts of Norway and Sweden, a few showers in
    Denmark as well. Some lingering showers in eastern Finland as well.
    Northwestern parts of Scandinavia dry with mixed cloud and sun. The
    Baltics similarly dry with cloud and sun.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 04.07 am

    Transition to a changeable weather type with rain from time to time and Temperatures that fall to values around the long -term average.

    Di wo do vr Za so ma
    Sunshine (%) 60 40 30 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 40 80 90 90 90 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 1/6 2/6 2/7 2/7 1/4
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 9 15 15 13 14 14 13
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 27 26 23 22 20 21 19 19
    Wind direction
    Windkracht (BFT) 3 3 3 3 4 4 3


    Long term, Tuesday 2 September 2025 to Tuesday 9 September 2025:
    Quite a big chance (70%) on a persistently changeable weather type with occasional rain
    But sometimes also room for the sun. The temperature is generally around it Long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:06 UTC 260825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Complex low, 964, south of Iceland is changing little. Associated weak trough is
    moving eastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5, sometimes 6. especially later occasional showers, small risk of thunderstorms. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Thames
    south mainly 4, soon veering southwest, increasing 4-5, in the southern part sometimes 6. especially later in the western part occasional showers, small risk of
    thunderstorms. good, in precipitation sometimes moderate.

    Humber
    south to southeast 4-5, veering southwest 3-4. especially later in the western part
    occasional showers, small risk of thunderstorms. good, in precipitation sometimes
    moderate.

    German Bight
    south 3-4, soon from the west increasing southeast 4-5, later in the western part
    veering southwest 3-4. risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    south 4-5, later veering southwest 3-4. especially later in the western part occasional showers, small risk of thunderstorms. good, in precipitation sometimes
    moderate.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4. especially first occasional showers, small risk of
    thunderstorms. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Thames
    southwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4. occasional showers, small risk of thunderstorms. good,
    in precipitation moderate.

    Humber
    southwest 2-4. occasional showers, small risk of thunderstorms. good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 3-4, first in the eastern part 4-5, in the northern part decreasing mainly south 1-3. especially later in the western part occasional showers,
    small risk of thunderstorms. good, in the southern part decreasing moderate to good,
    in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    southwest 3-4, decreasing mainly south 1-3. occasional showers, small risk of thunderstorms. good, in precipitation moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 12:00:20
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 27, 2025
    Thundery Alps
    Unsettled north

    Issued: 0530hrs Wednesday 27th August 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Unsettled northern Europe, some heavy thunderstorms around the Alps

    Wednesday
    A notable westerly wind in west Iberia. Portugal will by dry, but
    northern areas of Spain will see showers again, heavier than on Tuesday
    with the risk of thunderstorms developing. Fine for the central
    Mediterranean islands and much of central and southern Italy. Northern
    Italy will likely see extensive showery outbreaks in the afternoon.
    More fine and sunny weather for the Balkans, Greece, and Turkey, only
    an odd light showers in southernmost areas.
    West for central and west France with a risk of thunderstorms.
    Scattered showers possible in the west later with cloud fairly
    widespread. A band of showers extends into west Germany and eastward
    across the Alps, though not as heavy as in France. Dry though cloud in
    the Low Countries. Warm in Germany, Czechia, and Hungary, substantially
    dry with sun in the latter two countries. Dry to the east with a mix of
    cloud and sun.
    Showery for southern parts of Norway and Sweden, a few showers in
    Denmark as well. Some lingering showers in eastern Finland as well.
    Northwestern parts of Scandinavia dry with mixed cloud and sun. The
    Baltics similarly dry with cloud and sun.

    Thursday
    Scattered showers in northern and eastern Spain on Thursday, otherwise
    fine and dry for Iberia with plenty of sunshine. Some showers for the
    Balearics, a few heavy. Northern Italy will have heavy showers and
    thunderstorms, but dry in more central and southern areas. Fair for
    most of Greece with more sunshine to come here.
    Sjowers in northern and western France, some rain in the Alpine eastern
    regions, otherwise dry with broken cloud. Showers for the Low Countries
    with heavier showers in Germany. Poland is dry and warm with sunny
    spells, but some showers in the west. Hungary will be dry and warm
    whilst thundery showers affect Switzerland and Austria.
    Cloud and some rain in Denmark. Warm with broken cloud and a few
    showers for the Baltic States. Finland will be bright with sunny
    spells. Rain in southern Sweden, a few showers in the north. Heavy
    periods of rain in southern Norway but fair in central and northern
    areas.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 3:54 am

    Transition to a changeable weather type with rain from time to time and Temperatures that fall to values around the long -term average.

    WO DO VR SA ZO Ma di
    Sunshine (%) 40 30 30 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 70 70 80 80 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 1/6 2/6 1/5 2/7 3/8 1/4
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 15 15 13 14 14 13 12
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 26 23 22 20 21 19 20
    Wind direction Z SW Z ZW SW ZW
    Wind force (BFT) 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday 3 September 2025 to Wednesday 10 September 2025:
    First a lot of chance (70%) on a continuous changeable weather type with occasional
    Rain but sometimes also space for the sun. The temperature is generally round The long -term average. Later in the expectation period, the chance of one takes
    Dryer weather type, and possibly also warmer weather type, something.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:17 UTC 270825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    complex low, 978 hPa, south of Iceland moving slowly towards Ireland. associated
    weak trough over the German Bight remains fairly stationary. an next trough will
    reach the west of the North Sea in the evening and will move east.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, occasionally 5. risk occasional shower, later occasional showers.
    good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    southwest 3-4, backing south, in the western part temporary increasing 5. risk occasional shower, later occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    south to southwest 3-4, occasionally 5. risk occasional shower, later occasional
    showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 3-4, in the southern part temporary occasionally 5, later backing
    south to southeast 2-4. risk occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 2-4, in the western part temporary increasing 5. risk occasional
    shower, later occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, veering west. occasional showers, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate
    in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Thames
    south to southwest 3-4, veering west to southwest. occasional showers, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    south to southwest 3-4. in the eastern part occasional showers, risk thunderstorm.
    good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 3-4, later in the southern part decreasing 2-3. in the western
    part occasional showers, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 2-4. in the eastern part occasional showers, risk thunderstorm.
    good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Thursday, August 28, 2025 12:00:34
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 28, 2025
    Heavy showers central Europe
    Better to south

    Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 28th August 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Rain and showers in central Europe, some heavy, better to the south

    Thursday
    Scattered showers in northern and eastern Spain on Thursday, otherwise
    fine and dry for Iberia with plenty of sunshine. Some showers for the
    Balearics, a few heavy. Northern Italy will have heavy showers and
    thunderstorms, but dry in more central and southern areas. Fair for
    most of Greece with more sunshine to come here.
    Sjowers in northern and western France, some rain in the Alpine eastern
    regions, otherwise dry with broken cloud. Showers for the Low Countries
    with heavier showers in Germany. Poland is dry and warm with sunny
    spells, but some showers in the west. Hungary will be dry and warm
    whilst thundery showers affect Switzerland and Austria.
    Cloud and some rain in Denmark. Warm with broken cloud and a few
    showers for the Baltic States. Finland will be bright with sunny
    spells. Rain in southern Sweden, a few showers in the north. Heavy
    periods of rain in southern Norway but fair in central and northern
    areas.

    Friday
    High pressure over Spain and Portugal bringing lots of sunshine and dry
    weather. A scattering of showers in the Balearics. Heavy, thundery
    showers for central and northern Italy, only a few in the south. Greece
    and Turkey will be staying fine with plenty of sunshine.
    Heavy showers passing east through France with fewer showers following
    to the west. Showers too in the Low Countries. Some thundery showers in
    southern Germany but fine in central and northern areas. Showers too
    for the southwest of Poland but mostly fair. Heavy thunderstorms in
    western Hungary as well as across Austria and Switzerland.
    Sunny spells and dry, warm weather in Denmark. Rain early on in the
    Baltic States, clearing north. Finland will have cloud and rain with
    this rain band also affecting central and northern Sweden. The southern
    half of Sweden will be wet whilst the north is likely to be dry and
    bright.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Thursday 28 August 2025 at 03.09 am

    A changeable weather type with rain or showers from time to time, but also occasionally
    Sun. The afternoon temperatures gradually fall to around 20 ° C.

    Do vr Za so ma di wo
    Sunshine (%) 20 30 40 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 70 40 70 70 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 7 3 0/2 1/4 1/3 2/4 2/6
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 16 13 13 16 14 13 12
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 23 21 23 23 22 20 20
    Wind direction SW Z ZW Z ZW ZW
    Wind force (BFT) 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Thursday, September 4, 2025 to Thursday 11 September 2025:
    First a lot of chance (70%) on a continuous changeable weather type with occasional
    Rain but sometimes also space for the sun. The temperature is generally round The long -term average. Later in the expectation period, the chance of one takes
    Dryer weather type something.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:18 UTC 280825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 985, is almost stationary north of Ireland. Associated troughs will move eastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 3-4, increasing 5-6. occasional showers, risk of thunderstorms. good,
    moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Thames
    southwest 3-4, increasing 5-6. especially first showers, risk of thunderstorms. good,
    moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    southwest 3-4, increasing 4-5. especially first showers, risk of thunderstorms. good,
    moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    south 3-4, in the southern part first variable 1-3, later veering southwest. especially first showers, risk of thunderstorms. good, moderate in precipitation,
    possibly poor.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 3-4, increasing 4-5. especially later occasional showers, risk of
    thunderstorms. good, moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 5-6. showers, small risk of a thunderstorm. good, moderate in precipitation, later possibly poor.

    Thames
    southwest 5-6. occasional showers, small risk of thunderstorms. good, moderate in
    precipitation.

    Humber
    southwest 4-5, occasionally 6. occasional showers, small risk of thunderstorms. good,
    moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5, later occasionally 6. occasional showers, small risk of
    thunderstorms. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 4-5. occasional showers, small risk of thunderstorms. good, moderate in precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Friday, August 29, 2025 12:01:18
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 29, 2025
    Showery northwest
    Warm southeast

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 29th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Afternoon thunderstorms

    Friday
    Southern Portugal basks in a dry and sunny day, while showers linger
    across the north. Spain enjoys largely clear skies, with only a few
    light showers brushing its northern coasts. Across France, conditions
    turn more unsettled with frequent heavy showers, some possibly
    thundery. The British Isles see a mix of sunshine and showers, blustery
    and more frequent in the west. The Low Countries share a similarly
    showery outlook. Germany experiences a split day persistent, heavy rain
    soaks the south and east, while the rest of the country enjoys drier
    conditions. Denmark sees only isolated showers. Further north, southern
    Norway faces heavy showers, but the north stays bright and dry.
    Southern Sweden sees scattered showers, while Finland enjoys mostly
    sunny skies. The Baltic States deal with heavy downpours, whereas
    Belarus and Ukraine remain sunny and warm, offering some of the best
    conditions across the region.
    Switzerland and Austria face unsettled conditions, with heavy showers
    and the chance of thunder developing through the day. Czechia may also
    catch a few heavier bursts, though they willl be more scattered.
    Further east, Slovakia and Hungary enjoy a drier, brighter day, while
    Romania basks in sunshine and warmth. The western Balkans stay largely
    fine until later, when heavy showers move in to round off the day.

    Saturday
    Portugal enjoys a mostly dry and sunny day, though a few showers may
    brush the far north. Spain also sees plenty of sunshine, with only
    isolated coastal showers in the north. Across France, scattered showers
    develop, with a band of rain pushing into the west later. The British
    Isles face another showery day, particularly blustery in the west. The
    Low Countries, Germany, and Denmark share a scattering of light
    showers. Further north, southern Norway, southern Sweden, and southern
    Finland experience scattered showers, while northern areas stay dry and
    mostly sunny. Poland and the Baltic States see heavier bursts of rain,
    while Belarus and Ukraine continue to bask in dry, sunny, and warm
    conditions.
    Central Europe begins with a rather cloudy start, bringing heavy
    showers to Switzerland and Austria, though lighter and less frequent
    for Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary. By afternoon, heavy and thundery
    showers blossom across Romania and the Balkans.
    In the Mediterranean, the Balearics remain sunny, while Sardinia and
    Corsica pick up a few passing showers. Italy sees heavy and thundery
    downpours later in the day, extending into northwestern Greece. Further
    east, Türkiye and Cyprus hold onto warm sunshine from dawn to dusk.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 4:58 am

    A changeable weather type with rain or showers from time to time, but also occasionally
    Sun. The afternoon temperatures are around 22 ° C.

    Vr Sat so ma di wo do do
    Sunshine (%) 30 40 30 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 70 40 70 70 80 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 3 0/2 1/4 1/3 2/4 2/6 1/7
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 13 13 16 14 13 12 13/16
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 22 22 23 22 20 20 22 22
    Wind direction Z ZW Z ZW Z Z Z
    Wind force (BFT) 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Friday 5 September 2025 to Friday 12 September 2025:
    The daily precipitation opportunity drops to around 40%in the first days. The temperature lies
    generally around the long -term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:54 UTC 290825.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 988, near Scotland remains stationary. A second low, 993, over the south of
    England is moving northeastwards across the North Sea and is filling.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south 5-6, soon veering west to southwest, later decreasing 4-5. showers, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Thames
    south 5-6, later veering west. showers, risk thunderstorm and gusts. good, moderate
    to poor in precipitation.

    Humber
    south 3-5, later increasing cyclonic 5-7. showers, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate
    to poor in precipitation.

    German Bight
    south 4-5, backing southeast 3-4, later increasing 4-6. showers, risk thunderstorm.
    good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Dogger
    south 3-4, decreasing mainly southeast 2-4. showers, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4, occasionally 5. first occasional showers,
    risk thunderstorm, then isolated shower. good, moderate in precipitation, first
    possibly poor.

    Thames
    west 5-6, decreasing 4-5. first occasional showers, risk thunderstorm, then isolated
    shower. good, moderate in precipitation, first possibly poor.

    Humber
    cyclonic 5-7, increasing west 6-7, later decreasing 4-5. showers, risk thunderstorm.
    good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    German Bight
    southeast 4-6, gradually increasing cyclonic 5-7. showers, risk thunderstorm. good,
    moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Dogger
    mainly southeast 2-4, gradually increasing west 4-5, in the South temporary 6. showers, risk thunderstorm. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Postbus 7@21:1/146 to All on Saturday, August 30, 2025 12:00:20
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - August 30, 2025
    Showery northwest
    Warm southeast

    Issued: 0530hrs Saturday 30th August 2025
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Afternoon thunderstorms

    Saturday
    Portugal enjoys a mostly dry and sunny day, though a few showers may
    brush the far north. Spain also sees plenty of sunshine, with only
    isolated coastal showers in the north. Across France, scattered showers
    develop, with a band of rain pushing into the west later. The British
    Isles face another showery day, particularly blustery in the west. The
    Low Countries, Germany, and Denmark share a scattering of light
    showers. Further north, southern Norway, southern Sweden, and southern
    Finland experience scattered showers, while northern areas stay dry and
    mostly sunny. Poland and the Baltic States see heavier bursts of rain,
    while Belarus and Ukraine continue to bask in dry, sunny, and warm
    conditions.
    Central Europe begins with a rather cloudy start, bringing heavy
    showers to Switzerland and Austria, though lighter and less frequent
    for Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary. By afternoon, heavy and thundery
    showers blossom across Romania and the Balkans.

    Sunday
    Northern Portugal and northern Spain face scattered showers, while the
    south basks in sunshine. Across France, heavy rain slides
    southeastward, leaving plenty of coastal showers in its wake. The
    British Isles experience a mix of sunshine and showers, some heavy and
    thundery. The Low Countries start cloudy with outbreaks of rain,
    spreading into northern Germany later. In contrast, southern Germany
    enjoys a mostly dry and sunny day. Further north, southern Norway,
    Sweden, and Finland see showers, while northern areas remain brighter
    and drier. The Baltic States, eastern Poland, and western Belarus face
    heavy showers, while Ukraine enjoys a largely dry, sunny day.
    Central Europe fares better, with Switzerland, Austria, and Czechia
    seeing mostly dry, sunny conditions. Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and
    the Balkans, however, will contend with cloudy skies and heavy showers
    through the day.
    High pressure dominates much of the Mediterranean, bringing warm
    sunshine to the Balearics, Sardinia, and Corsica. Italy, Greece,
    Türkiye, and Cyprus also enjoy bright, settled weather, feeling locally
    hot at times.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Dericated by the KNMI on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 4:57 am

    A changeable weather type with rain or showers from time to time, but also occasionally
    Sun. The afternoon temperatures are predominantly between 20 and 23 ° C.

    Sat so ma di wo do vr
    Sunshine (%) 40 30 30 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 40 70 30 30 80 80 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/2 2 0/2 0/2 2/6 1/7 0/4
    Minimum temp. (Gr. C) 13 16 14 13 12 13/16 14
    Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 22 22 22 22 21 21/25 19/23
    Wind direction ZW Z ZO ZW Z ZW
    Windkracht (BFT) 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Saturday 6 September 2025 to Saturday 13 September 2025:
    The daily precipitation opportunity drops to 30-40%in the first days, later it rises
    Again to 40-60%. The temperature is generally around the long -term
    average, but around Monday 8 September there is mainly a chance (30%) on inland Summer warmth.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 06:48 UTC 300825.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    south to southeast 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Trough over the north of The German Bight is moving northwards away soon. Complex
    low, 973, west of Ireland is changing little. Associated trough over the British
    isles will reach the North Sea in the evening and is moving eastwards.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    southwest mainly 4, increasing 5-6, later backing south mainly 6. occasional shower,
    later from the west rain. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    southwest mainly 4, from the west backing south 5-6. from the west rain. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    southwest 4-5, in the North first 5-6, later backing south 4-6. in the morning and
    afternoon risk shower, especially in the East possibly with thunderstorm. good,
    moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    southwest mainly 4, backing south 4-5, from the west increasing south to southeast
    5-6, later possibly 7. later from the west rain. good, moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    south 5-6, first possibly 7, decreasing southwest 4-5. rain, then occasional shower.
    good, in precipitation mainly moderate.

    Humber
    south 5-6, occasionally 7, decreasing southwest 4-5. rain, then occasional shower.
    good, in precipitation mainly moderate.

    German Bight
    south 4-6, later in the West out veering southwest 4-5. soon from the west rain.
    good, in precipitation mainly moderate.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 5-6, occasionally 7, decreasing southwest 4-5. rain, then occasional shower. good, in precipitation mainly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)