• forecast Europe and North Sea

    From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Sunday, November 24, 2024 13:39:14
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - November 24, 2024
    Cloudy, rain in northwest.
    Colder in east.

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 24th November 2024
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Still unsettled in northwest.

    Sunday
    Some heavy rain over northern Portugal later in the day, otherwise a
    dry but cloudy day. Some heavy rain for northwest Spain in the evening,
    elsewhere dry and cloudy with bright spells in east. Some patchy rain
    for north France, more heavy in northwest in the evening. Windy with
    gales and heavy showers for the British Isles, turning mild. Windy with
    outbreaks of rain for the Low Countries, Germany and Denmark, turning
    into snow over Norway and Sweden. Poland will see some rain/sleet in
    the north at first. Finland bright and dry, same for the Baltic States
    with some rain there in the evening. Belarus and Ukraine mostly dry and
    bright.
    A rather cloudy but mostly dry for Central Europe, perhaps some drizzle
    over high ground in Switzerland and Austria. Dry and sunny for Romania
    and the Balkans.
    A dry and sunny day for the Balearics, Sardinia and Corsica. North
    Italy will see from thick cloud and perhaps some light rain, further
    south dry and sunny. Sunny for Greece and feeling cold. Some heavy snow
    for northern and eastern Turkiye. Some heavy showers for Cyprus at
    first, but turning dry and sunny through the day.

    Monday
    Heavy rain in the morning for Portugal but soon turning dry and sunny.
    Same for Spain. Over France expect a band of heavy rain to spread east.
    Windy for northern parts of the British Isles along with shows, drier
    further south. Heavy rain spreads east over the Low Countries, moving
    over Germany by late morning. Poland will see a dry and bright day.
    Some rain is expected for Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Cloudy with
    outbreaks of rain for Finland, and later in the day over the Baltic
    States. Belarus and Ukraine will be mostly dry and sunny.
    A dry bright start for Switzerland but heavy rain arrives in the
    evening with snow on the mountains. Austria and the other Central
    European countries will see a dry day, but increasingly cloudy from the
    west. Romania and the Balkans will see a crisp sunny day.
    Dry but rather cloudy for the Balearics. Sunny over Sardinia and
    Corsica. Some showers for Italy while Greece will experience a crisp
    sunny day. Some snow for eastern Turkey, a few showers for Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:08 am

    Variable with temperatures around or slightly above the long-term average.
    On Wednesday there is a fairly high chance (60%) of 10-30 mm of rain within 24 hours and mainly on
    the coast has a reasonable chance (30%) of heavy gusts of wind. Gradually after Wednesday
    dry, more sun, maximum temperatures dropping to values below long-term
    average and light frost in the nights and morning.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 30 20 30 10 20 20 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 90 60 90 40 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 7 0/5 7/17 0/2 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 11 6 4 5 1/4 0/3
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 17 15 10 9 10 6/9 5/10
    Wind direction S SW SW SE NW SE SE
    Wind force (bft) 6 5 4 4 3 2 2


    Long term, Sunday December 1, 2024 to Sunday December 8, 2024:
    Initially sunny periods and dry, with a fairly high chance (50%) of rain temperatures below the long-term average. Gradually the chance of softening increases
    and changeable weather.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:54 UTC 241124.

    Gale warnings:
    Dover Humber
    south to southwest 9

    Thames German Bight Dogger
    south to southwest 8



    Synopsis:
    low, 951, west of Scotland moves slowly to Scotland. associated trough over the
    British isles and Dogger will move to the Netherlands and German Bight.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 8-9, decreasing 7-8. good.

    Thames
    south to southwest 7-8. good.

    Humber
    south to southwest 7-8, possibly occasionally 9. in the western part occasional rain.
    good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 7-8. in the northern part occasional rain. good, moderate in
    precipitation.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 7-8, in the western part decreasing 6-7. periods of rain. good,
    moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 7-8, decreasing 5-6. periods of rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Thames
    south to southwest 7-8, later decreasing 5-6. periods of rain. good, moderate in
    precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    southwest 7-8, first possibly 9, later decreasing 6-7. periods of rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    southwest 7-8, later decreasing 6-7. periods of rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    southwest 7-8, later decreasing 6-7. first rain. good, moderate in precipitation,
    possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Monday, November 25, 2024 12:00:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - November 25, 2024
    Rain band progresses east
    Windy North Sea

    Issued: 0530hrs Monday 25th November 2024
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Rain sweeps across the Continent.

    Monday
    Heavy rain in the morning for Portugal but soon turning dry and sunny.
    Spain will see a similar pattern with rain clearing east midday. Over
    France, the Low Countries, Northeast Germany, and Denmark, expect a
    band of heavy rain to spread east throughout the day. Winds will be
    stronger around this band of rain. Windy for northern parts of the
    British Isles along with showers, drier further south. Poland will see
    a dry and bright day. Some rain is expected for southern Norway and
    Sweden. Cloudy with outbreaks of rain for Finland. The Baltic states
    will be largely dry though mostly cloudy, whereas Belarus and Ukraine
    will be mostly sunny.
    A dry bright start for Switzerland but heavy rain arrives overnight
    with snow on the mountains. Austria and the other Central European
    countries will see a dry day, potentially quite sunny, but increasingly
    cloudy from the west. Romania and the Balkans will see a crisp sunny
    day.
    Dry but rather cloudy for the Balearics. Sunny over Sardinia and
    Corsica. Some showers for Italy while Greece will experience a crisp
    sunny day. Some snow for eastern Turkey, a few showers for Cyprus.

    Tuesday
    A cloudy morning in Portugal and Spain will give way to intermittent
    sun in the west. The Balearics and Sardinia and Corsica will be mostly
    sunny, though the afternoon may bring some showers to western S&C.
    Italy will experience a similar situation. Slovenia and coastal Croatia
    will experience persistent rain throughout the day, with occasional
    heavy pockets. The remainder of the Balkans, Greece, and Turkey will
    enjoy a mostly calm mostly sunny day.
    A band of rain along the English Channel will migrate along the north
    coast bringing rain to Netherlands and Belgium midday and scattered
    showers to northern Germany in the afternoon. In the later afternoon,
    another push of heavy rain will arrive in northwest France and
    southwest England bringing heavy rains eastward through the night.
    Several bands of rain will impact the northern UK and western Norway
    and Denmark. Particularly strong westerly winds will impact Denmark's
    west coast in the afternoon. Snow clears away from the central Europe
    Alps in the morning though clouds will linger throughout the day. A
    thin band of rain will stretch from Austria through Poland and the
    Baltics, bringing a wave of midday rain. A possibility of sun behind
    this rain band for east Germany and west Poland.
    Scandinavia likely to experience extensive cloud throughout the day,
    though brighter spells may fall along southern Sweden. Expect rain and
    snow along west coasts.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 2:31 am

    Lots of rain and possibly lots of wind on Wednesday. Then calm and dry autumn weather, with
    occasional sun and temperatures that drop to values well below long-term average.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 20 40 10 20 40 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 40 90 30 10 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 5 1 8/18 0/1 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 12 7 4 5 2 -1/2 0
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 16 10 10 10 7 4/7 3/7
    Wind direction SW SW SE N O O O
    Wind force (bft) 5 4 4 3 2 2 2


    Long term, Monday December 2, 2024 to Monday December 9, 2024:
    Fairly little wind and chances of precipitation increasing to 40%. The temperatures are down
    slightly below the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:41 UTC 251124.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    southwest 8

    German Bight
    south to southwest 8

    Humber
    southwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    low, 965 over Scotland moving to the western part of Norway, 991. associated trough
    over the east of The German Bight moving east.

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

    Thames
    southwest 5-6. occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    southwest 5-6, in the North occasionally 7. occasional shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    southwest 6-7, in the East first south to southwest 8. first rain then a shower.
    good, moderate in precipitation, first possibly poor.

    Dogger
    southwest 6-7, in the North increasing 7-8. risk shower. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 5-6, backing southwest. risk occasional thundery showers. good, moderate in
    precipitation, possibly poor.

    Thames
    southwest 5-6, later decreasing 4-5. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    southwest 5-6. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    southwest 6-7, in the South 5-6. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    southwest 6-7, in the North first possibly 8, decreasing 5-6. occasional showers.
    good, moderate in precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 06:41:52
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - November 27, 2024
    Cold snow in north
    stormy and heavy rain central

    Issued: 0730hrs Tuesday 26 November 2024
    Duty forecaster: John

    Wednesday 27 November
    Cold Ireland, Scotland with sunshine and variable cloud, scattered
    showers western coasts 5C. Sunshine and variable cloud with scattered
    to prolonged snow showers southern Sweden and Norway Norway
    temperatures near 0C, variable cloud and snow showers Arctic below 0C
    throughout. Sunshine and scattered snow showers across most Baltic
    states including Latvia and Estonia with temperature near or below 0C.
    Stormy for England trhough to Denmark, northern France to Netherlands
    Netherlandswith rain prolonged and heavy through most of the day rain
    then into and across Germany towards Poland, breezy especially near
    windward coasts with a fresh generally westerly wind temperatures near
    10C though with increasing windchill. Dry with sunshine and variable
    cloud trhough remainder of France across to Switzerland and Austria,
    into Hungary towards Ukraine with temperatures near 15C into the
    afternoon western and southern France dipping to near 10 elsewhere.
    Spain and Medittereanen Isles to Italy mostly dry though with showers
    central Italy Italy with prolonged rain Bosnia to Albania, snow with
    height temperaures near 0C, to 15C for Italy and coastal Portugal.
    Overnight rain moving eastwards from Denamrk to Poland and rain moving
    into and through central France.

    Thursday 28 November
    Cloudy through the morning across Denmark to Belarus Belaruswith
    sunshine and showers for Denmark and prolonged rain through Baltic and
    outbreaks of snow Estonia to Luthuania temperatures 0C with snow to 5C
    with rain. Cloudy with rain and snow for the afternoon southwards from
    Belarus to Ukraine, later into Moldovia Moldovia, snow at height in
    mountains of Bulgaria, temperatures 0C to 5C. Dry and sunny though a
    cold start with widespread frost across England and Wales, to Scotland
    and N.Ireland through the morning with rain into Ireland and western
    Scotland during the afternoon becoming breezy with outbreaks of rain.
    For Norway and Sweeden dry with mainly clear skies, sunshine for south
    temperatures well below 0C for all. A mix of sunshine and showers
    across France France, with mix of rain and snow through Alpine Austria
    and Switzerland 10C generally. Spain, Portugal southern France to Italy
    reamin generally dry with sunshine temperatures 15 to 20C, Sunshine and
    scattered showers Italy, across to Bosnia through to Bulgaria Greece
    Greeceto Turkey sunshine temperatures 15 to 20C.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:35 am

    Calm and dry autumn weather, with occasional sun and a risk of frost at night. A chance of fog on Friday night. More cloudy and sometimes rain after the weekend.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 10 30 40 30 30 30 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 10 10 10 10 30 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 5/20 0 0 0 0 0/3 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 5 2 -1/2 0 0/8 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 10 9 7 4/7 3/7 6/11 8
    Wind direction SW N O O O S SW
    Wind force (bft) 5 3 2 2 2 2 3


    Long term, Wednesday December 4, 2024 to Wednesday December 11, 2024:
    Little wind and chances of precipitation around 30%. Temperatures are around the long term
    average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 19:59 UTC 261124.

    Gale warnings:
    Humber
    east to southeast 7

    Dover Thames
    south 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Trough over the German Bight will move eastwards away. Ridge over the British Isles
    will move eastwards across the North Sea. Low, 1006, south of Ireland will move
    towards the south of The German Bight.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south 3-4, soon backing southeast 4-5, increasing south 6-7. soon rain. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Thames
    west to southwest 2-4, soon backing south, increasing southeast 5-6, later veering
    south 6-7. soon rain. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Humber
    west 3-4, soon backing south 2-3, gradually from the south increasing east to southeast 6-7. especially later rain. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    German Bight
    west 4-5, decreasing 2-3, from the south increasing south to southeast 3-4, later in
    the southwestern part 4-5. occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    west 3-4, soon decreasing 2-3, backing east, later increasing 3-4. occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 6-7, decreasing northwest 4-5, later 3-4. first rain. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Thames
    south 6-7, soon in the northern part increasing 7-8, possibly 9, from the west everywhere veering northwest, later decreasing 5-6. especially first rain. good,
    moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Humber
    east 6-7, soon cyclonic 7-8, in the eastern part increasing 8-9, locally 10, later
    everywhere decreasing north to northwest 6-7. rain. good, in precipitation and storm
    moderate to poor.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 4-5, first in the northern part 2-3, soon from the south increasing east to southeast 6-7, gradually cyclonic, locally increasing 8-9, occasionally 10. rain. good, in precipitation and storm moderate to poor.

    Dogger
    east 3-4, from the south increasing north 5-6, in the southeastern part 6-7, temporary 8-9. rain. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Thursday, November 28, 2024 09:20:58
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - November 28, 2024
    Continent drying, active southeast
    Windy in the north

    Issued: 0430hrs Thursday 28th November 2024
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    High pressure pushes active weather east and north

    Thursday
    Thursday starts fine and warm across Mediterranean Europe. Clouds will
    encroach on Portugal later in the day, Spain and the islands staying
    dry and sunny. Variable clouds will bring light showers to Italy's west
    coast and the Balkan coast. The Balkans will experience more consistent
    rain in the evening, some potentially heavy or even snowy at high
    inland areas.
    A weakening low at the Germany/Poland border will push east driving a
    band of rain southeastward across central Europe. This will drop snow
    on the Swiss and Austrian Alps. The low will push through Poland
    bringing rain and increased winds across the northern European plain
    and eastward into Belarus, Lithuania, and western Ukraine. Passing of
    the rain will bring brighter conditions and the possibility of
    extensive sunshine, particularly in northern France, western Germany,
    and the Low Countries.
    Southern Scandinavia will experience similar conditions. Morning rain
    in Denmark and southern Sweden will clear to the east, bringing
    intermittent sun and cold winds. Stronger winds will blow on the
    Norwegian coast producing rain in the south and snow in the north.

    Friday
    A mix of clouds and sun will dominate the Iberian peninsula with light
    showers on Portugal's west coast. A fine sunny day will prevail on the
    Beleric islands. A low will develop over the Adriatic sea driving
    stronger winds and rains along the coasts and across most of southern
    Italy, reaching Sardinia and Corsica. The rains will graze the Greek
    west coast, though inland likely to receive only patchy cloud. The rain
    will stretch northeast through Romania and migrate east bringing a
    period of light to moderate rain. Light showers, some wintery, will
    follow in the wake of this rain band, with sunny spells possible as
    well.
    Switzerland, Austria, northern Italy, and France will see a fine day
    with plentiful sun as high pressure sits atop Germany. Dry with sunny
    spells likely in Germany, western Poland, and the Baltics with a light
    breeze. More widespread cloud likely to prevail to the east and north.
    Winds increase across the UK and the North Sea into Scandinavia.
    Norway's coastal mountains will see snowfall through much of the day,
    while Sweden, Finland, and Denmark will see mostly cloudy skies with
    occasional light showers.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 4:23 am

    Calm and dry autumn weather, with occasional sun and a risk of frost at night. After
    more cloudy and sometimes rain during the weekend.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 40 40 50 30 10 20 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 10 10 70 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 1/3 0/2 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 7 0 0 0/3 4/7 5 -1/3
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 9 6 6 8 12 8 4/7
    Wind direction NW SE S S SW N NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 3 3 2


    Long term, Thursday December 5, 2024 to Thursday December 12, 2024:
    Little wind and chances of precipitation around 40%. Temperatures are around the long term
    average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:53 UTC 281124.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight
    north to northwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 1003, over the northeast of Germany is moving eastwards and is slowly filling.
    High, 1028, over The Channel is moving eastwards to Germany.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly north 2-4, veering east to southeast. good.

    Thames
    northwest 3-5, decreasing variable 1-3, later south to southeast 2-3. first occasional shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    north to northwest 3-5, decreasing variable 1-3, later increasing south to southwest
    2-4. especially first occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 5-6, in the East first possibly 7, decreasing north 3-5, later
    variable 1-3. occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    north to northwest 3-5, decreasing variable 1-3, later increasing south 2-4, in the
    West 4-6. especially first occasional showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southeast 3-4, increasing 4-5, later possibly 6. good.

    Thames
    south to southeast 2-3, increasing 4-5. good.

    Humber
    south to southwest 2-4, increasing 4-5, in the West 5-6. good.

    German Bight
    variable 1-3, increasing mainly southwest 2-4, later 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    south 3-5, from the west increasing south to southwest 5-6, in the West possibly 7.
    good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Friday, November 29, 2024 09:25:34
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - November 29, 2024
    Thundery showers southeast
    Settled continent, windy north

    Issued: 0430hrs Thursday 28th November 2024
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Settled and plentiful sun across central Europe, sandwiched between
    active weather in the Aegean Sea and the north.

    Friday
    A mix of clouds and sun will dominate the Iberian peninsula with
    showers along Portugal's west coast into northwest Spain. A fine sunny
    day will prevail on the Beleric islands.
    Rainy and snowy remnants from Thursday's weak storm will push south
    from northern Croatia and Serbia to North Macedonia, western Bulgaria
    and Albania. To the east, widespread clouds likely all day. Low
    pressure will begin developing over this regions, pushing a band of
    rain southward through Italy, with light rains reaching Sardinia and
    Corsica. The rains will graze the Greek west coast, though inland
    likely to receive only clouds. The rain will stretch northeast through
    Romania and migrate east bringing a period of light to moderate rain.
    Light showers, some wintery, will follow in the wake of this rain band.
    Switzerland, Austria, northern Italy, and France will see a fine day
    with plentiful sun as high pressure sits atop Germany. Dry with sunny
    spells likely in Germany, Poland, and the Baltics with a light breeze.
    Light showers, some wintery, may linger in southern Poland, Czechia,
    Slovakia, and Hungary. More widespread cloud likely to prevail to the
    east and north.
    Winds increase across the UK and the North Sea into Scandinavia. Expect
    showery rain on Britain's west coast, stronger in the north. Norway's
    coastal mountains will see snowfall through much of the day, while
    Sweden, Finland, and Denmark will see mostly cloudy skies with
    occasional light showers.

    Saturday
    A light southwesterly Atlantic breeze will maintain clouds over
    Portugal and western Spain, eastern Spain enjoying plentiful sunshine
    with scattered clouds. High pressure in eastern Europe will stretch
    sunny conditions through eastern France, Germany, and the Alps all the
    way to Poland, giving central Europe a fine, settled day. Though mostly
    cloudy, there will be potential for sunny spells further east in
    Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania, a blanket of clouds further north.
    The Balearics and Sardinia and Corsica will have a sunny day with
    scattered clouds. Further east, a low pressure system will park over
    the Adriatic Sea between southern Italy and Greece all day. Expect
    strong winds and plentiful rain in southeast Italy, Greece, and the
    Aegean Sea, some quite heavy with thunder. The Balkan countries will
    also experience higher winds. Snow is likely to fall on upland regions.
    Southern Hungary and Romania will receive some of this weather, but
    further north will experience more settled conditions with sunbreaks.
    The British Isles and Scandinavia will see higher winds from the
    southwest and west, respectively, and mostly cloudy skies. Coasts and
    mountains facing the wind will see showers throughout the day, heaviest
    on the Norwegian coast. Southern Sweden and Denmark mostly fine with
    occasional sunbreaks. A band of rain and snow will push across central
    Sweden and southern Finland, lingering longer in Finland.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 4:55 am

    Dry on Sunday with occasional sun, but still a chance of frost at night. More after the weekend
    cloudy and sometimes rain.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 40 70 50 10 20 30 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 10 20 80 40 40 60
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/1 2/5 0/2 0/3 0/6
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 0 0 0 5 4 2 -1/4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 5 6 8 12 8 5/8 4/10
    Wind direction SE S S SW NW W S
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 3 4 4 3 3


    Long term, Friday December 6, 2024 to Friday December 13, 2024:
    Occasional rain, the temperature is around the long-term average. Later in the During this period, the chance of precipitation decreases and it will probably become slightly cooler.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:38 UTC 291124.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    south 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    high, 1034, over the south of Germany will move to Poland.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southeast 4-5, first possibly 6, later increasing 5-6. good.

    Thames
    south to southeast 4-5, increasing southeast 5-6. good.

    Humber
    south 5-6. good.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5, in the northwestern part 6, later increasing 5-6. good.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 5-6, increasing south 6-7. good.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southeast 5-6, soon decreasing south to southwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4. good.

    Thames
    south to southeast 5-6, decreasing south to southwest 4-5, later 3-4. good.

    Humber
    south 5-6, later decreasing southwest 4-5. soon occasional rain. good, in precipitation and locally moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 5-6. later risk light rain. good.

    Dogger
    south 6-7, decreasing southwest 5-6. soon occasional rain. good, in precipitation
    and locally moderate, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Saturday, November 30, 2024 10:11:06
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - November 30, 2024
    Continental sun migrates east
    Aegean remains unsettled

    Issued: 0430hrs Saturday 30th November 2024
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Sunshine migrates to the east bringing a crisp, fine days to much of
    central Europe. Showers to the south and north, heavy in the Aegean
    Sea.

    Saturday
    A light southwesterly Atlantic breeze will maintain clouds over
    Portugal and western Spain, with occasional showers in northern areas.
    Eastern Spain and the islands to the east will enjoy plentiful sunshine
    with scattered clouds. High pressure in eastern Europe will stretch
    sunny conditions through eastern France, Germany, and the Alps all the
    way to Poland, giving central Europe a fine, settled day. Though mostly
    cloudy, there will be potential for sunny spells further east in
    Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania. A blanket of clouds will rest further
    north.
    A low pressure system parks over southern Greece all day bringing
    strong winds and plentiful rain in southeast Italy, Greece, and the
    Aegean Sea, some quite heavy with thunder. Snow is likely to fall on
    upland regions from northern Greece through south Romania and Bosnia
    and Herzegovina. Gusty winds may blow along mountain tops as well and
    through valleys. Northward, Hungary and Slovakia will experience more
    settled conditions with sunbreaks.
    The British Isles and Scandinavia will see higher winds from the
    southwest and west, respectively, and mostly cloudy skies. Chance for
    intermittent sun along North Sea coastlines. Coasts and mountains
    facing the wind will see scattered showers throughout the day, with
    more continuous showers in Norway. Southern Sweden and Denmark mostly
    fine with occasional sunbreaks. A band of wintery showers and snow will
    push across central Sweden and southern Finland, lingering longer in
    Finland. Strong winds likely in the northern Baltics, particularly
    along the coasts.

    Sunday
    Sunny and settled weather in central Europe gradually migrates east
    throughout the day. Expect a chilled, mostly sunny day from eastern
    France through Romania and Ukraine. In the afternoon, prolonged sun
    will extend into Denmark, southern Sweden, and the Baltics. Pockets of
    more extensive cloud may form, but otherwise only scattered clouds.
    Clouds will be more extensive on the Iberian Peninsula. Moderate
    showers will form along Portugal's coast and in the Bay of Biscay. The
    islands between Spain and Italy will experience greater cloud coverage
    than days past but remain dry. Expect dry and mostly sunny conditions
    across Italy after some morning showers in the southeast move away.
    Low pressure continues to dominate over the Aegean Sea, facilitating
    heavy rains along the coasts with frequent showers and sun spells on
    nearby the islands. Rains and winds will decrease north of Greece,
    though clouds likely to remain over the Balkans. Afternoon sun will
    push southward through Hungary, northern Croatia and Albania. The high
    grounds of North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Montenegro will continue to
    see snow. River valleys in this region may flood after several days of
    strong rains, though frozen precipitation at high altitudes may temper
    such effects.
    The British Isles will see a push of milder air as a band of
    light-to-moderate rain arrives on a southwesterly wind. Upon passage,
    winds gradually shift west, bringing the potential for sunny skies and
    showers. The Norwegian coast will see prolonged rain along the coast,
    with cloudy and breezy conditions across inland Scandinavia.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 8:40 am

    Monday will be gloomy and wet. Then occasionally sun and mostly dry with a chance of rain
    frost at night. Probably milder again later in the week
    more variable.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 60 60 10 30 30 10 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 20 80 30 40 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 3/5 0/1 0/3 0/6 2/8
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 0 1 7 4 2 0/3 2/6
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 6 8 12 8 7 6/9 9/13
    Wind direction Z Z SW W Z Z SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 3 4 3 3


    Long term, Saturday December 7, 2024 to Saturday December 14, 2024:
    First mild and rainy with sometimes a lot of wind, decreasing later in the period
    chances of precipitation and approximately 40% chance of a transition to a calmer and colder climate
    weather type.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:48 UTC 301124.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 990, south of Iceland will move eastwards towards the Norwegian Sea.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly south 3-4, occasionally 5, later increasing south to southeast 4-5. good,
    locally possibly moderate.

    Thames
    south to southwest 4-5. good, decreasing moderate, possibly locally poor.

    Humber
    south to southwest 4-5. good, soon decreasing moderate to poor, risk fog.

    German Bight
    southwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5. good, from the west decreasing moderate to poor, risk
    fog.

    Dogger
    southwest 5-6, soon decreasing 4-5, later increasing south 5-6. moderate to good,
    soon decreasing moderate to poor, risk fog.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southeast 4-5, later possibly 6. good, first locally possibly moderate.

    Thames
    south 4-5. moderate, possibly locally poor, soon increasing good.

    Humber
    south to southwest 4-5, increasing south 5-6, later possibly 7. moderate to poor,
    risk fog, later increasing good.

    German Bight
    southwest 4-5, increasing south 5-6. moderate to poor, first risk fog, increasing
    moderate to good.

    Dogger
    south 5-6, later increasing 6-7. later risk light rain. moderate to poor, risk fog,
    later increasing moderate to good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Sunday, December 01, 2024 07:30:40
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 01, 2024
    Fair Mediterranean
    Some rain in north

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 1st December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Sunday
    Sunny and settled weather in central Europe gradually migrates east
    throughout the day. Expect a chilled, mostly sunny day from eastern
    France through Romania and Ukraine. In the afternoon, prolonged sun
    will extend into Denmark, southern Sweden, and the Baltics. Pockets of
    more extensive cloud may form, but otherwise only scattered clouds.
    Clouds will be more extensive on the Iberian Peninsula. Moderate
    showers will form along Portugal's coast and in the Bay of Biscay. The
    islands between Spain and Italy will experience greater cloud coverage
    than days past but remain dry. Expect dry and mostly sunny conditions
    across Italy after some morning showers in the southeast move away.
    Low pressure continues to dominate over the Aegean Sea, facilitating
    heavy rains along the coasts with frequent showers and sun spells on
    nearby the islands. Rains and winds will decrease north of Greece,
    though clouds likely to remain over the Balkans. Afternoon sun will
    push southward through Hungary, northern Croatia and Albania. The high
    grounds of North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Montenegro will continue to
    see snow. River valleys in this region may flood after several days of
    strong rains, though frozen precipitation at high altitudes may temper
    such effects.
    The British Isles will see a push of milder air as a band of
    light-to-moderate rain arrives on a southwesterly wind. Upon passage,
    winds gradually shift west, bringing the potential for sunny skies and
    showers. The Norwegian coast will see prolonged rain along the coast,
    with cloudy and breezy conditions across inland Scandinavia.

    Monday
    Raun in northern Spain today, but fair to the south and east. Italy
    will have a fair day too with more sunny spells. Some heavy showers in
    Greece and southern Italy. Further heavy showers for western parts of
    Turkey but dry in the east.
    Showers, some heavy through France with longer spells of rain in
    central areas. More rain and heavy showers for the Low Countries. Heavy
    showers too in northern Germany but fine for most of the country.
    Poland will be mild and dry with sunny spells. Fair for Hungary and
    Austria but rainin Switzerland.
    Colder Denmark with sunny spells and showers. Rain in the Baltic States
    and mild. Some snow showers for Finland and the risk of heavier snow in
    central and southern Sweden. Heavy snow showers in Norway, windy and
    cold too.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 5:06 am

    Tuesday and Wednesday occasionally sunny and most dry, with a chance of frost (and slippery)
    at night. Milder later in the week, with a high chance of precipitation and possible
    also quite a lot of wind.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 60 20 20 40 30 20 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 90 50 40 70 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 4 0/1 0/1 1/6 2/8 5/9
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 7 4 2 0/3 3/6 4/7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 9 12 8 7 6/9 9/12 9
    Wind direction SE SW NW S S SW W
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 3 3 4 4


    Long term, Sunday December 8, 2024 to Sunday December 15, 2024:
    A return of the calm and fresh weather initially appears
    probably, later in the period it will become softer and more variable
    weather type increases again to approximately 60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 20:22 UTC 301124.

    Gale warnings:
    Humber Dogger
    south 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    low, 984, south of Iceland will move eastwards towards the Norwegian Sea. associated
    troughs will move across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south 3-4, increasing 4-5 occasionally 6. good.

    Thames
    south 3-4 occasionally 5, increasing 5-6. good.

    Humber
    south 4-5, increasing 5-6, later increasing 6-7. moderate to good, increasing good.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 4-5, increasing south 5-6. moderate to poor, first risk fog,
    increasing good.

    Dogger
    south 5-6, later increasing 6-7. later showery rain. moderate to poor, first risk
    fog, increasing good moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south 4-5 occasionally 6. occasionally showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    south to southwest 5-6. occasionally showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    south 6-7, decreasing south to southwest 5-6. occasionally showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, later possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    south 5-6, later veering southwest. occasionally showery rain. good, moderate in
    precipitation.

    Dogger
    south 6-7, decreasing south to southwest 5-6. occasionally showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, later decreasing moderate to poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Monday, December 02, 2024 13:07:06
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 02, 2024
    Sunny east, then north
    Showery in Mediterranean

    Issued: 0430hrs Monday 2nd December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Much of the Continent and Mediterranean Sea will be showery with broken
    clouds. Quite sunny further east, which will migrate into Scandinavia.

    Monday
    Rain in northern Spain today though fair with broken cloud to the south
    and east. Sunnier in Italy with scattered clouds. Showers, some heavy,
    will fall on Greece and western Turkey most of the day. A slight push
    north into Bulgaria but not much further.
    Showers, some heavy through France and southern Germany with longer
    spells of rain in central areas. Several waves of rain and heavy
    showers in the Low Countries. Plentiful sunshine from Poland south
    through Czechia, Austria, and Slovenia and eastward, though clouds will
    encroach the westernmost parts by the afternoon. Switzerland to see
    heavy rains, snow in the Alps.
    Breezy along the North Sea coast. Denmark and southern Sweden to see
    showers and occasional brief sun spells. Heavy snow across much of
    Norway and central Sweden, some reaching Finland on a steady breeze.
    Widespread cloud in central Finland through the north Baltics.

    Tuesday
    Mostly sunny in Spain and Portugal with clouds and showers spilling in
    from the north in the afternoon. Broken cloud across much of the
    Mediterranean with showers falling on the Islands, Italy, and eastward
    in southern Greece and southern Turkey.
    Mostly cloudy across west and central Europe for much of the day. Light
    rain across the northern plains and prolonged snow over the Alps. Dry
    and sunny further east in Belarus, Ukraine, and Romania. The Baltic
    countries remaining cloudy and rainy, snow in Estonia. The Balkan
    countries will see morning sun, though cloud is likely to take over
    throughout the day. Largely dry north of Greece.
    High pressure in the north brings a cold morning with patchy clouds to
    the British Isles. The high pressure ridge will move east through the
    day, behind which heavier rain reaches the Isles and western France in
    the later afternoon. The ridge will reach Scandinavia breaking up cloud
    for a sunny afternoon.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:19 am

    Occasionally sunny and mostly dry on Wednesday, with a chance of frost (and slippery) and fog
    the night. Gradually milder from Thursday, with a high chance of precipitation possibly a lot of wind, especially on Saturday.

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


    Long term, Monday December 9, 2024 to Monday December 16, 2024:
    A return of the calm and fresh weather initially appears
    probably, later in the period it will become softer and more variable
    weather type increases again to approximately 60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:24 UTC 021224.

    Gale warnings:
    Humber German Bight Dogger
    north 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 980, over the north of Norway is moving eastwards. Associated troughs will move
    eastwards across the North Sea. Ridge is building over England.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 5-6, later veering northwest. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    west to southwest 4-5, later increasing north to northwest 6-7. occasional showers.
    good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    west 4-5, from the western part increasing north 6-7. occasional showers. good,
    moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    southwest 5-6, soon decreasing west 4-5, later in the West increasing north 6-7.
    occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation, in the South locally moderate
    to poor.

    Dogger
    southwest 4-5, increasing north 6-7. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    north to northwest 6-7, decreasing 5-6. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    north 6-7, decreasing 5-6. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    north 6-7, in the southeastern part first west 3-4. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    north 6-7, decreasing 5-6, in the West later 4-5. occasionally a shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Tuesday, December 03, 2024 08:48:58
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 03, 2024
    Changeable mix of sunshine and showers
    Fog and frost

    Issued: 0730hrs Monday 02 December 2024
    Duty forecaster: John

    Tuesday 03 December
    Cold with fog and frost persisting across central Scotland, sunshine
    and blustery showers in west. Sunshine and blustery showers for
    N.Ireland, remainder of Ireland mainly dry with sunshine though rain
    into southwest later. England and Wales frost at first scattered
    showers and sunshine. Dry and very cold Norway and Sweden fog and frost
    persisting, sunshine in southern Sweden. Sunshine and frequent snow
    showers Denamark through to Estonia. Mix of rain showers and snow
    showers through Germany, across Poland, into Czech and Bulgaria through
    to Hungary . Cloudy with outbreaks of rain moving into then across
    France during the day, rain also fringing northern coasts of Spain and
    Atlantic Portugal Portugal. Cloudy with outbreaks of snow across
    Austria and Switzerland, sunshine and showers for Italy and coastal
    Bosnia to Albania with snow at height. Scattered showers with sunshine
    across Greece to Turkey.

    Wednesday 04 December
    Cloudy with outbreaks of prolonged and at times heavy rain into western
    and southwest France France, with rain also into northeast and later
    central to southern Spain. Cloudy with rain for Ireland, Scotland and
    later into Wales rain persisting for much of the day especially
    northwest adjancent to Atlantic coasts. Sunshine and snow showers
    Denmark into Germany and along Baltic to Estonia. Dry with sunshine
    though with temperatures below 0C for southern Sweden and Norway Norway
    For much of central areas mainly dry with sunshine though scattered
    showers will occur across Germany towards Poland and into Czech and
    Hungary towards Bulgaria . Cloudy with outbreask of prolonged and heavy
    rain eastern Spain through to Italy and later into Greece and Turkey.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:19 am

    Changeable until the weekend with rain from time to time and sometimes a lot wind. A bit quieter after the weekend.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 30 10 20 10 20 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 90 70 90 80 80
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 6/12 2/6 7/16 1/6 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 1 2 6 3 4 3
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 7 8 8 11 7/10 7 6
    Wind direction NW SWZ NW E N NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 5 5 5 4 3


    Long term, Tuesday December 10, 2024 to Tuesday December 17, 2024:
    Probably a calm weather type with temperatures slightly below long-term average. The chance of precipitation is approximately 40%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 20:06 UTC 021224.

    Gale warnings:
    Humber German Bight Dogger
    north 8

    Thames
    north to northwest 7

    Dover:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    low, 1000, over Norway filling and moving eastwards. associated trough moving eastwards across the North Sea. ridge over Ireland moving to the North Sea

    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 4-5, decreasing 3-4, later veering north to northeast. occasional showers.
    good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    north to northwest 5-6, first possibly 7, decreasing 4-5. occasional showers. good,
    moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    north 6-7, in the East first possibly 8, decreasing 5-6. occasional showers. good,
    moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    mainly north 6-7, in the southwestern part first possibly 8, in the southeastern
    part first southwest 3-4, decreasing 5-6. occasional showers. good, moderate in
    precipitation.

    Dogger
    north 6-7, first possibly 8, decreasing 5-6. occasionally an light shower. good,
    moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north to northeast 3-4, later variable 1-3. occasionally an light shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    north to northwest 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4. occasionally an light shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    north 5-6, soon decreasing 3-4, later variable 2-4. occasionally an light shower.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    mainly north 5-6. occasionally an light shower, first occasional showers. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    north 5-6, soon decreasing 3-4, later variable 2-4. first occasionally an light
    shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00:06
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 04, 2024
    Stormy for North rain and showers
    Fog and frost central

    Issued: 0730hrs Tuesday 3rd December 2024
    Duty forecaster: John

    Wednesday 04 December
    Cloudy with outbreaks of prolonged and at times heavy rain into western
    and southwest France France, with rain also into northeast and later
    central to southern Spain. Cloudy with rain for Ireland, Scotland and
    later into Wales rain persisting for much of the day especially
    northwest adjancent to Atlantic coasts. Sunshine and snow showers
    Denmark into Germany and along Baltic to Estonia. Dry with sunshine
    though with temperatures below 0C for southern Sweden and Norway Norway
    For much of central areas mainly dry with sunshine though scattered
    showers will occur across Germany towards Poland and into Czech and
    Hungary towards Bulgaria . Cloudy with outbreaks of prolonged and heavy
    rain eastern Spain through to Italy and later into Greece and Turkey.

    Thursday 05 December
    Stormy Ireland to Norway with spells of heavy and prolonged rain across
    Scotland and England, heading towards Denmark to Sweded and Norway
    Norway, with snow across Arctic Sweeden temperature 5C Scotland, below
    0C southern Norway. Sunshine and snow showers some frequent and heavy
    through Poland to Estonia temperature near 0C. Sunshine and scattered
    mostly snow showers Latvia, Belarus to Romania Romania. Mainly dry with
    some sunshine through Germany to Czech and Austria with Switzerland,
    though fog and frost will be both persistent or clear slowly in valleys
    5C Germany near or below 0C Austria. Outbreaks of rain then sunshne and
    showers for much of France breezy along Channel and Atlantic coasts
    near 12C for notereast to near 0C towards Alps. Spain and Portugal
    genrally dry with sunshine 10 to 15C, along with Sardinia, Crete, Italy
    through to Greece. Heavy showers southern Italy Greek Islands to Turkey
    15C generally

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:38 am

    Changeable until the weekend with rain from time to time and sometimes a lot wind. A bit quieter after the weekend. It will gradually get colder from Sunday.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 30 10 30 20 10 20 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 70 80 80 90 80 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 10/20 2/8 5/9 1/7 0/2 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2 0/3 3/6 4/7 4 3 0/3
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 7 6/9 9/12 9 7 6 5
    Wind direction S S W S W E N NO N
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 4 4 4 3 3


    Long term, Wednesday December 11, 2024 to Wednesday December 18, 2024:
    The expectation for this period is uncertain. It will probably be (60%) again
    a bit more changeable with temperatures slightly rising again and an increasing chance of precipitation. In addition, there is also a (smaller) chance that it is due to the cold
    side remains.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:14 UTC 041224.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Weak trough is moving eastwards across the North Sea. Low, 978, west of Scotland is
    moving northeastwards and deepening, 961. Associated trough reaches the North Sea at
    the end of the period.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    west 2-4, backing south to southwest, later increasing 5-6. first an isolated light
    shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    west 2-4, backing south to southwest, later increasing 5-6. first an isolated light
    shower, later in the western part rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    variable 2-4, from the western part increasing south 3-5, later 4-6. isolated light
    showers. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    mainly west 2-4, backing south to southwest, later increasing 5-6. first an isolated
    light shower, later in the western part rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames Humber
    south to southwest 5-6, soon increasing 6-7, later possibly 8. from the western part
    rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    south 4-6, increasing 6-7, later 7-8. in the morning from the western part rain.
    good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 5-6, soon increasing 7-8, later in the West decreasing southwest
    5-6. from the western part rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Friday, December 06, 2024 12:00:12
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 06, 2024
    Wet and cold north.
    Unsettled central/south.

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 6th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Unsettled for most parts.

    Friday
    A dry but rather cloudy day for the Iberia with some rain in far
    northwest later in the evening. A band of rain spreads southeast over
    France with easing winds. An area of heavy rain spreads east over the
    British Isles along with snow in north, and strong winds. Some early
    rain for the Low Countries, but soon drier. Heavy rain spreads south
    over Germany in the morning with drier weather following. Early heavy
    rain for Denmark, turning drier later. Some snow for southern Norway,
    otherwise further norther as well as Sweden and Finland may see only
    isolated snow showers. A dry but rather cloudy day for the Baltic
    States. Snow showers for Poland, Belarus and Ukraine.
    A cloudy day for Switzerland and Austria with outbreaks of rain and
    hill snow. Some rain and snow for Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia.
    Occasional snow showers for Romania, drier over the Balkans.
    Dry but rather cloudy for the Balearics. Some showers for Sardinia and
    Corsica as well as southern Italy and Greece. West coast of Turkiye
    will see some rain, but dry further easterly. Rather cloudy but dry for
    Cyprus.

    Saturday
    Mostly dry for Portugal, rain and hill snow for north Spain, further
    south sunny and dry. Sleet and snow showers for France, and feeling
    cold. A cold day for the British Isles with rain/sleet showers mostly
    in east. Heavy rain for the Low Counties, Germany and Denmark , turning
    to snow over southern Norway. Further north, and over Sweden, Finland
    and the Baltic States mostly dry with isolated snow showers. Some snow
    is possible over Belarus, sleet for Ukraine.
    Through the day rain and snow arrives over Switzerland and Austria,
    possible heavy in places. Light and patchy rain for Czechia, Hungary
    and Slovakia . Sunny for Romania and the Balkans even through
    increasingly cloudy through the day.
    Dry at first over the Balearics with a risk of thunderstorms later in
    the day. Heavy showers or thunderstorms for Sardinia and Corsica as
    well as northern parts of Italy. Light patchy rain for southern Italy
    and parts of Greece . Heavy showers for west Turkiye and Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:26 am

    Cloudy and occasionally rain on Sunday. Then dry, more sun and gradually descending
    temperatures with light frost at night from mid-week.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 20 20 10 20 40 40 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 90 70 20 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 5 10 1/3 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 5 4 3 0/4 -2/2 -2/2
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 8 8 8 7 5 4 4
    Wind direction NW S NO NO NO NO O
    Wind force (bft) 5 5 4 4 3 3 2


    Long term, Friday December 13, 2024 to Friday December 20, 2024:
    Quiet and dry at first with temperatures below the long-term average
    light frost at night. Then gradually more wind, rising temperatures
    to around the long-term average and precipitation chances around 40%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:31 UTC 061224.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight
    northwest 9

    Thames Humber Dogger
    northwest 8

    Dover:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    low, 993 hPa, over Germany will move east. a next low, 989 hPa, over the ocean will
    reach the North Sea at the end of the period. associated trough will move during the
    night eastwards across the North Sea.

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

    Thames
    northwest 7-8, decreasing west 2-4, later increasing south 5-6. risk an light shower.
    good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    northwest 7-8, decreasing west 2-4, later increasing south 5-6. isolated light showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    northwest 7-8, first possibly 9, decreasing 4-5, later decreasing west 2-4. isolated
    light showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    northwest 7-8, decreasing west 2-4, later increasing south 5-6. good.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south to southwest 5-6, soon increasing 7-8, later 8-9. soon rain or a shower. good,
    moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Thames
    south to southwest 5-6, soon increasing 7-8, later possibly 9. soon rain or a shower.
    good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    south 5-6, soon increasing 7-8. soon rain or a shower. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    west 2-4, increasing south to southeast 6-7. gradually rain or a shower. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 5-6, soon increasing 7-8, later decreasing cyclonic 4-6. soon
    rain or a shower. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Saturday, December 07, 2024 12:00:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 07, 2024
    Cold north.
    Unsettled central/south.

    Issued: 0530hrs Saturday 7th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Unsettled for most parts.

    Saturday
    Mostly dry for Portugal, rain and hill snow for north Spain, further
    south sunny and dry. Rain and sleet for France, and feeling colder. A
    cold day for the British Isles with rain/sleet showers mostly in east.
    Heavy rain for the Low Counties, Germany, Poland and Denmark, turning
    to snow over southern Norway. Further north, and over Sweden, Finland
    and the Baltic States mostly dry with isolated snow showers. Some snow
    is possible over Belarus, sleet for Ukraine.
    Through the day rain and snow arrives over Switzerland and Austria,
    possible heavy in places. Light and patchy rain for Czechia, Hungary
    and Slovakia . Rain and snow for Romania. Rather cloudy with outbreaks
    of rain for the Balkans.
    Dry at first over the Balearics with a risk of thunderstorms later in
    the day. Heavy showers or thunderstorms for Sardinia and Corsica as
    well as northern parts of Italy. Light patchy rain for southern Italy.
    A band of heavy rain and thunderstorms push south over Greece. Heavy
    showers and thunderstorms for west Turkiye and Cyprus.

    Sunday
    Another mostly dry for most of the Iberia, with rain and hill snow over
    northern Spain. Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and hill snow for France.
    Mostly dry over the British Isles but some showers for the southeast. A
    rather cloudy day for the Low Countries, Denmark and Germany with some
    rain at first. Mostly dry for Norway, Sweden and Finland, with some
    snow showers in far north. Mostly dry for the Baltic States, perhaps
    isolated snow showers in east. Some rain over Belarus and Ukraine.
    Outbreaks of rain and snow over Switzerland and Austria as well
    Hungary. Czechia and Slovakia rather cloudy but mostly dry. Some light
    rain for Romania and the Balkans with hill snow.
    Heavy showers and thunderstorms for the Balearics, Sardinia, Corsica
    and much of Italy. A cloudy and windy day for Greece with heavy rain in
    places, same for western Turkiye. Some shows for Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 4:33 am

    Dry until next weekend, periods of sunshine and lower temperatures
    possible light frost at night.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 30 20 20 20 40 40 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 70 30 30 10 10 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 8/15 1/3 0/1 0/2 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 5 3 0/4 -2/2 -2/2 -2/1
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 10 7 7 5 4 4 2/5
    Wind direction S NO NO NO NO O Z
    Wind force (bft) 5 4 4 3 3 2 2


    Long term, Saturday December 14, 2024 to Saturday December 21, 2024:
    Gradually more wind and slightly increasing temperatures to around the long term
    average. The chances of precipitation go up to 40-50%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:16 UTC 071224.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    north 9

    Dover Thames
    southwest 9

    German Bight
    south 8

    Humber
    south to southwest 8



    Synopsis:
    Low, 980, over the west of Humber is moving via the Dutch westcoast to the north of
    France and is gradually filling, 1000. Associated troughs will move across the North
    Sea.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 8, occasionally 9, decreasing west to northwest 7, possibly 8. showery
    rain. good, moderate in precipitation, sometimes poor.

    Thames
    southwest 7-8, in the South first possibly 9, decreasing west to northwest 5-7,
    later occasionally 8. showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, sometimes poor.

    Humber
    south to southwest 5-7, in the South first 7-8, soon decreasing cyclonic 4-6, gradually north 6-7, in the West north 7-8. showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, sometimes poor.

    German Bight
    south to southeast 6-7, decreasing east to southeast 4-6. showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, sometimes poor.

    Dogger
    south to southeast 4-6, in the West mainly east 1-3, from the west backing mainly
    northeast 4-6, in the West north 8, temporary possibly 9. showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, sometimes poor.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to northwest 7-8, gradually veering north to northwest. showery rain. good,
    moderate in precipitation, sometimes poor.

    Thames
    northwest 6-7, occasionally 8, gradually veering north to northeast. showery rain.
    good, moderate in precipitation, sometimes poor.

    Humber
    north to northeast 6-7, in the West north 7-8, temporary possibly 9. showery rain.
    good, moderate in precipitation, sometimes poor.

    German Bight
    mainly east 4-6, backing northeast, in the West gradually 6-7. showery rain. good,
    moderate in precipitation, sometimes poor.

    Dogger
    north to northeast 4-6, in the West and gradually everywhere 7-8, temporary possibly
    9. showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, sometimes poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Sunday, December 08, 2024 12:00:08
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 08, 2024
    Wet and windy
    Cold for many

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 8th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Unsettled for much of the Mediteranean and central Europe, very wet for
    some

    Sunday
    Another mostly dry for most of the Iberia, with rain and hill snow over
    northern Spain. Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and hill snow for France.
    Mostly dry over the British Isles but some showers for the southeast. A
    rather cloudy day for the Low Countries, Denmark and Germany with some
    rain at first. Mostly dry for Norway, Sweden and Finland, with some
    snow showers in far north. Mostly dry for the Baltic States, perhaps
    isolated snow showers in east. Some rain over Belarus and Ukraine.
    Outbreaks of rain and snow over Switzerland and Austria as well
    Hungary. Czechia and Slovakia rather cloudy but mostly dry. Some light
    rain for Romania and the Balkans with hill snow.
    Heavy showers and thunderstorms for the Balearics, Sardinia, Corsica
    and much of Italy. A cloudy and windy day for Greece with heavy rain in
    places, same for western Turkiye. Some shows for Cyprus.

    Monday
    Rain in northern Spain today. Fair for many central and southern areas
    of Spain and Portugal. Some rain in northeast Spain too. Heavy periods
    of rain through the Balearics and across Corsica and Sardinia. Italy
    will have heavy showers in the west although drier in the east. Greece
    will have heavy, thundery showers, but drier over eastern coasts. Heavy
    showers too in western and southern Turkey.
    Windy and cold in France. Frequent showers, most along northern coasts
    and through southern areas. Further showers and windy, chilly weather
    in the Low Countries. Windy with heavy showers for Germany and Poland.
    More heavy showers or longer periods of rain in Hungary, Austria and
    Switzerland.
    Windy in Denmark, some showers in the east. Fair in most of the Baltic
    States, Finland will have some morning fog which will clear. Sweden and
    most of southern Norway will be dry with sunny spells. Windier in
    central and northern Norway, heavy rain here too.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 7:53 am

    It will be largely dry from Tuesday. There is quite a lot of cloud cover, but...
    Wednesday also sometimes sun and lower temperatures with possible light frost in the
    night.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 20 20 20 30 30 30 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 70 50 20 10 10 20 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1/3 2 0 0 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 4 4 1/4 -2/2 -2/1 -1
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 7 7 5 4 4 2/5 4
    Wind direction NO NO NO NO O S SW
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 3 2 2 2


    Long term, Sunday December 15, 2024 to Sunday December 22, 2024:
    Gradually more wind and slightly increasing temperatures towards the long term average. The chances of precipitation go up to 40-50%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:45 UTC 081224.

    Gale warnings:
    Humber Dogger
    north to northeast 9

    Thames
    north to northeast 8

    Dover
    north 8

    German Bight
    northeast 7



    Synopsis:
    low 1001 over the north of France moving south whilst filling. troughs over the
    North Sea will move south. high west of Ireland moving slowly to Scotland.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north 7-8, decreasing 6-7, later veering northeast. showery rain, risk thunderstorm.
    good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames Humber
    north to northeast 6-7, in the western part first 7-8. showery rain, first risk
    thunderstorm. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    northeast 6-7. occasional rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    north to northeast 6-7, in the western part first 8-9. showery rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames Humber
    northeast 6-7. occasional rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight Dogger
    northeast 6-7. first occasional rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Monday, December 09, 2024 12:00:06
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 09, 2024
    Unsettled south
    Chilly winds

    Issued: 0530hrs Monday 9th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Garry Nicholson

    Drier for southern Scandinavia

    Monday
    Persistent rain and chilly northerly winds in northern Spain. Fair for
    many central and southern areas of Spain and Portugal. Some rain in
    east Spain and heavy showery bursts through the Balearics and across
    Corsica and Sardinia. Italy will have heavy showers in the west
    although drier in the east. Greece sees heavy, thundery showers, but
    drier over eastern coasts. Heavy showers too in western and southern
    Turkey.
    Windy and cold in France. Frequent showers, most along northern coasts
    and through southern areas. Further showers and windy, chilly weather
    in the Low Countries. Windy with heavy showers for Germany and Poland.
    More heavy showers or longer periods of rain in Hungary, Austria and
    Switzerland.
    Windy in Denmark, some showers in the east. Fair in most of the Baltic
    States, Finland will have some morning fog which will clear. Sweden and
    most of southern Norway will be dry with sunny spells. Windier in
    central and northern Norway, heavy rain here too.

    Tuesday
    Showery rain frequent in northern Spain and a few showers may affect
    Portugal, but central and southern Spain stay dry with some sun.
    Slow-moving thundery showers for the western Mediterranean, affecting
    the Balearics, Corsica and Sardinia plus southwest Italy and Sicily.
    Drier in northern Italy. Rain also for western Greece and the Adriatic
    coastline.
    Chilly easterly winds prevail through central Europe. Fairly cloudy,
    but dry for most of France. Light showers possible for the Low
    Countries and parts of Germany. Areas of rain and hill snow for Czechia
    and southern Poland.
    Fair weather for southern Scandinavia with sunshine for Denmark,
    southern Sweden and Norway plus the Baltic states. Also fine but cold
    in northern Poland. Windier for northern Scandinavia, with frequent
    wintry showers for northern Norway, but mainly dry for Finland.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 12:31 am

    Cloudy and quite cold at first. At the end of the week periods of sunshine with evenings
    light frost at night. Rain on Sunday.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 10 10 10 10 20 10 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 20 10 10 20 50 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/1 0 0/2 0/5
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 5 3 2 2 -2 2
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 6 6 5 6 5 4 6/9
    Wind direction NO NO NO SW SE SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 4 4 2 2 3 3 3


    Long term, Monday December 16, 2024 to Monday December 23, 2024:
    High (80%) chance of changeable weather. The temperature is usually above
    later around the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:58 UTC 091224.

    Gale warnings:
    all districts northeast 7


    Synopsis:
    high, 1044, over Scotland changing little.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 5-6, soon increasing 6-7. occasionally light rain or a shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    northeast 6-7, later decreasing 5-6. occasionally light rain or a shower. good, in
    precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    northeast 6, occasionally 7. risk light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    northeast 5-6, in the southern part occasionally 7. good.

    Dogger
    northeast 5-6, first occasionally 7. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 5-6, first possibly 7. occasionally light rain or a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

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

    Humber
    northeast 5-6. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 5-6, decreasing 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    northeast 5-6, later decreasing 4-5. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:00:12
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 10, 2024
    Cloud, damp central
    Colder Scandinavia

    Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 10th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Cloud and some rain in central Europe, turning colder in Scandinavia

    Tuesday
    Showery rain frequent in northern Spain and a few showers may affect
    Portugal, but central and southern Spain stay dry with some sun.
    Slow-moving thundery showers for the western Mediterranean, affecting
    the Balearics, Corsica and Sardinia plus southwest Italy and Sicily.
    Drier in northern Italy. Rain also for western Greece and the Adriatic
    coastline.
    Chilly easterly winds prevail through central Europe. Fairly cloudy,
    but dry for most of France. Light showers possible for the Low
    Countries and parts of Germany. Areas of rain and hill snow for Czechia
    and southern Poland.
    Fair weather for southern Scandinavia with sunshine for Denmark,
    southern Sweden and Norway plus the Baltic states. Also fine but cold
    in northern Poland. Windier for northern Scandinavia, with frequent
    wintry showers for northern Norway, but mainly dry for Finland.

    Wednesday
    Rain in the east of Spain, some of it heavy. Showers for northern
    Spain. Fair for the rest of Spain and Portugal. A wet day in the
    Balearics with some heavy spells of rain. Showers in southern Italy,
    some heavy, but fair to the north. Greece should be fair with sunny
    spells. Turkey will have showers, some of them heavy.
    France will be breezy with sunny spells and broken cloud. Some showers
    in the northwest. Dry for the Low Countries and Germany. Bright and
    chill in Poland. Hungary should be dry with some sunny spells. Staying
    dry too in Austria and Switzerland.
    Denmark will be chilly with some sunny spells. Cold for the Baltic
    States but dry. Windy and cold in Finland but dry here. Cold too for
    Sweden and staying dry. Norway will be cold and dry in the south
    although gales and heavy snow in the north.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:23 am

    Cloudy at first and temperatures around the long-term average. At the end of the
    week periods of sunshine with light frost at night. Rain on Saturday, one on Sunday
    some showers.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 10 10 10 40 10 10 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 30 10 60 30 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/1 0 0/3 0/1 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 4 2 2 -1/2 3 3/8
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 6 6 8 6 7 9 9/12
    Wind direction NO NO N SE SW W SW
    Wind force (bft) 4 2 2 2 3 4 4


    Long term, Tuesday December 17, 2024 to Tuesday December 24, 2024:
    High (70%) chance of changeable weather. The temperature is usually above
    later around the long-term average, where the uncertainty becomes great.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:20 UTC 101224.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    high, 1042 hPa, over Scotland changing hardly. associated ridge is building towards
    Denmark and will move to the Netherlands.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 5-6, later decreasing 4-5. risk drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.

    Thames
    northeast 5-6, later decreasing 4-5. good.

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

    German Bight
    northeast 4-5, decreasing 2-4. good.

    Dogger
    northeast 4-5, decreasing 3-4. good.


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

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

    German Bight
    north to northeast 2-4, later increasing 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    north to northeast 2-4. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:00:08
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 10, 2024
    Cloud, damp central
    Colder Scandinavia

    Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 10th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Cloud and some rain in central Europe, turning colder in Scandinavia

    Tuesday
    Showery rain frequent in northern Spain and a few showers may affect
    Portugal, but central and southern Spain stay dry with some sun.
    Slow-moving thundery showers for the western Mediterranean, affecting
    the Balearics, Corsica and Sardinia plus southwest Italy and Sicily.
    Drier in northern Italy. Rain also for western Greece and the Adriatic
    coastline.
    Chilly easterly winds prevail through central Europe. Fairly cloudy,
    but dry for most of France. Light showers possible for the Low
    Countries and parts of Germany. Areas of rain and hill snow for Czechia
    and southern Poland.
    Fair weather for southern Scandinavia with sunshine for Denmark,
    southern Sweden and Norway plus the Baltic states. Also fine but cold
    in northern Poland. Windier for northern Scandinavia, with frequent
    wintry showers for northern Norway, but mainly dry for Finland.

    Wednesday
    Rain in the east of Spain, some of it heavy. Showers for northern
    Spain. Fair for the rest of Spain and Portugal. A wet day in the
    Balearics with some heavy spells of rain. Showers in southern Italy,
    some heavy, but fair to the north. Greece should be fair with sunny
    spells. Turkey will have showers, some of them heavy.
    France will be breezy with sunny spells and broken cloud. Some showers
    in the northwest. Dry for the Low Countries and Germany. Bright and
    chill in Poland. Hungary should be dry with some sunny spells. Staying
    dry too in Austria and Switzerland.
    Denmark will be chilly with some sunny spells. Cold for the Baltic
    States but dry. Windy and cold in Finland but dry here. Cold too for
    Sweden and staying dry. Norway will be cold and dry in the south
    although gales and heavy snow in the north.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:53 am

    Occasionally sunny on Friday and light frost during the night to Saturday. Rain on Saturday.
    Then mostly dry, mainly cloudy and on the mild side.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 10 10 30 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 30 10 60 30 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/1 0 1/2 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 4 2 2 -2 3 4/7 3/7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 4 7 6 7 9 10 6/10
    Wind direction NE N SE SW W SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 2 3 3 4 3


    Long term, Wednesday December 18, 2024 to Wednesday December 25, 2024:
    High (70%) chance of changeable weather. The temperature is usually above
    later around the long-term average, where the uncertainty becomes great.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:37 UTC 111224.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1038, over the British isles will hardly change. Weak trough will move southwards across the North Sea.

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

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

    Humber
    north to northeast 3-4. especially later occasionally drizzle. good, moderate in
    precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    north 4-5, first in the southern part 2-3. occasionally drizzle. good, locally decreasing moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor.

    Dogger
    north 3-4. occasionally risk of drizzle. good, locally decreasing moderate to good,
    in precipitation possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4, later 2-3. later occasionally drizzle. good, moderate
    in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Thames
    variable 2-4. sometimes drizzle. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Humber
    north to northeast 3-4. occasionally drizzle. good, locally decreasing moderate to
    good, in precipitation possibly poor.

    German Bight
    north 4-5, veering northeast 3-4, later in the northern part variable 1-3. occasionally drizzle. moderate to good, in precipitation possibly poor.

    Dogger
    north 3-4. occasionally drizzle. moderate to good, locally and in precipitation
    possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:00:12
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 12, 2024
    Showery Mediterranean
    Dry continent, some sun

    Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 12th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Showers in the Mediterranean between Spain and Italy, some heavy.
    Plentiful sun in many places Friday. Snow on Norwegian coast, some
    pushing towards Finland.

    Thursday
    Heavy bursts of showery rain affecting eastern and southern Spanish
    coasts. Brighter in central Spain and Portugal. Rain in the Balearics
    and Sardinia and Corsica, some of it heavy. Bright for Italy with sunny
    spells in most places though a few showers will skim the west and east
    Mediterranean coasts. The Adriatic coastlines of Balkan States and
    Greece will be dry and bright with good spells of sunshine. Fair in
    Turkey too.
    Fair and dry for France with sunny periods towards the south, some
    prolonged. More cloudy but dry weather in the Low Countries and Germany
    with sunny spells. Staying dry in Poland, again with sunshine. Hungary
    and Austria as well as Switzerland will be dry and bright with some
    sunny spells. Further east and south, brief bouts of snow and showers,
    though none will be long-lasting. Bright and sun spells are possible.
    Denmark will be dry with sunny spells. Breezy and cold in the Baltic
    States and Finland with a few snow showers. Sweden will be cold and dry
    with good sun in the south, some stretching into Norway. Western Norway
    mostly cloudy with snow showers possible on the coast.

    Friday
    Bursts of heavy showery rain along Portugal's west coast. Otherwise
    fine and sunny in Iberia with occasional showers. Heavier showers along
    the French and Italian Mediterranean coasts, reaching inland. Plentiful
    sun in the Balkans and Greece with isolated light showers.
    Northern Continental Europe will see plentiful sun for much of the day.
    More clouds possible in Poland southward through Croatia. Further east,
    breezy and cold with sun in and out. Some morning sun over the Baltics
    quickly gives way to cloud, snow possible to the north.
    Clouds arrive over most of Scandinavia. Norway's west coast will see
    plentiful snow and rain. Denmark and Southern Sweden warmer than the
    rest of Scandinavia, but mostly cloudy with few sun breaks. Snow passes
    across north-central Sweden into southern Finland.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:59 am

    Rain on Saturday. Then mostly dry, mainly cloudy and mild.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 10 30 10 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 10 80 30 30 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 1/3 0/1 0 0 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 2 -1 3 8 7 6
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 6 5 7 11 12 11 9/12
    Wind direction NE SE SW W W SW S
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 4 4 4 4 3


    Long term, Thursday December 19, 2024 to Thursday December 26, 2024:
    High (70%) chance of changeable weather. The temperature is usually above
    later around the long-term average, where uncertainty increases.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:31 UTC 121224.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1035, over the British Isles will slowly move eastwards. Weak trough will move
    southwards across the coastal area.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly east 2-3, occasionally 4. later occasionally drizzle. good, in precipitation
    and locally moderate, possibly poor.

    Thames
    variable 1-3, soon from the north increasing northeast 3-4, veering east. occasionally drizzle. good, in precipitation and locally moderate, possibly poor.

    Humber
    northeast 3-4, veering east. occasionally drizzle. good, in precipitation and locally moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the northern part 2-3, veering east to southeast. good, in the
    western part possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    north 2-3, occasionally 4, veering mainly east. occasionally drizzle. moderate to
    poor, risk of fog.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east 3-4. occasionally drizzle. good, in precipitation and locally moderate, possibly poor.

    Thames Humber
    east 3-4, veering southeast. occasionally drizzle. good, in precipitation and locally moderate, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    east 3-4, veering southeast. good.

    Dogger
    mainly east 2-3, from the south increasing southeast 3-4. in the northern part rain
    or drizzle. moderate to poor, increasing good, first risk of fog.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Friday, December 13, 2024 12:00:08
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 13, 2024
    Wet and cold north.
    Cold sinking south.

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 13th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    High pressure for central areas.

    Friday
    A rather cloudy day for Portugal with coastal showers. Some showers at
    first for Spain, drier later. Rather cloudy for France with some
    showers in south and west. Showers for the British Isles later in the
    day from the northwest. Mostly dry but cloudy for the Low Countries,
    Denmark and Germany but sunnier for Poland. Rain and hill snow for
    Norway, some snow for north Sweden as well as Finland and the northern
    parts of the Baltic States. Mostly dry for Belarus, sunny for Ukraine.
    A dry day for Central Europe, with some fog in places through the
    morning. Sunny spells developing through the day. Cloudier for Romania,
    while the Balkans will remain sunny.
    Heavy showers for the Balearics, Sardinia, Corsica and Italy with a
    risk of thunderstorms. Sunny for Greece and Cyprus. Some snow for
    northern Turkiye.

    Saturday
    Mostly dry for the Iberia, but some rain for northern Spain later in
    the day. Some showers for France and the British Isles. A period of
    rain for the Low Countries and Denmark, spreading over Germany and
    Poland from the afternoon onwards, and turning to snow over the hills.
    Some heavy snow for Norway, Sweden, Finland along with strong winds,
    spreading over the Baltic States later in the day. Mostly dry for
    Belarus and Ukraine.
    A mostly dry morning and afternoon for Central Europe, but some snow
    showers will arrive in the evening from the north. Some heavy rain and
    hill snow for the Balkans.
    Mostly dry and bright over the Balearics, some showers for Sardinia,
    Corsica and Italy. Dry and sunny for Greece and Cyprus. Mostly dry for
    Turkiye, but for some snow showers over the northeast.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:26 am

    Cloudy and sometimes some rain during the weekend. Dry and soft from Monday sometimes some space for the sun. It will become more changeable later in the week.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 20 10 10 30 10 10 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 60 30 20 20 50 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 2 0/1 0 0 0/2 2/7
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 -1/3 3 8 7 4 7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 3 6 11 12 10 10/13 11
    Wind direction SE SW SW W SW Z SW
    Wind force (bft) 2 4 4 4 3 4 4


    Long term, Friday December 20, 2024 to Friday December 27, 2024:
    First there is a high (70%) chance of changeable weather. In the week of Christmas the
    forecast is still uncertain, both for temperature and precipitation. The chance of
    winter weather is small (10%).

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:45 UTC 131224.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1036, over Poland is southeastwards moving away. Low, 1001, northeast of Iceland will move to Norway. Associated trough will move southeastwards towards the
    North Sea.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    east to southeast 3-4, soon decreasing 2-3, veering west. moderate to good.

    Thames
    southeast 3-4, soon decreasing 2-3, veering west to southwest. moderate to good.

    Humber
    southeast 3-4, soon decreasing 2-3, later veering west to southwest 3-4. moderate to
    good.

    German Bight
    southeast 3-4, veering southwest. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, veering southwest. risk of drizzle. good, moderate in precipitation,
    possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 2-3, soon increasing 3-4. later light rain. good, locally and moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    west 2-3, increasing 4-5. later light rain. good, locally and moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    west 3-4, increasing 4-5, later veering northwest. light rain. good, locally and
    moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    southwest 3-4, increasing west 4-5, later veering northwest 5-6. light rain. good,
    moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    southwest 3-4, soon increasing west 4-5, veering northwest. light rain. good, moderate in precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Saturday, December 14, 2024 12:00:08
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 14, 2024
    Wet and cold north.
    Cold sinking southeast.

    Issued: 0530hrs Saturday 14th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    High pressure for southwest.

    Saturday
    Mostly dry for the Iberia, but some rain for northern Spain later in
    the day. Some showers for France and the British Isles. A period of
    rain for the Low Countries and Denmark, spreading over Germany and
    Poland from the afternoon onwards, and turning to snow over the hills.
    Some heavy snow for Norway, Sweden, Finland along with strong winds,
    spreading over the Baltic States later in the day. Mostly dry for
    Belarus and Ukraine.
    A mostly dry morning and afternoon for Central Europe, but some snow
    showers will arrive in the evening from the north. Some heavy rain and
    hill snow for the Balkans.
    Mostly dry and bright over the Balearics, some showers for Sardinia,
    Corsica and Italy. Some heavy rain for western Greece, but sunny and
    dry for Cyprus. Mostly dry for Turkiye, but for some snow showers over
    the far northeast.

    Sunday
    Another mostly dry and sunny day for the Iberia. Cloudy but mostly dry
    for France. Rain for northwestern parts of the British Isles, but
    mostly dry elsewhere. Some showers for the Low Countries, Denmark and
    north Germany. Some snow showers for Poland. Heavy rain and snow for
    Norway and Sweden. Some early snow for Finland. Snow showers for the
    Baltic States.
    Light snow showers for Central Europe, as well as Romania and northern
    Balkans.
    A few showers for the Balearics, Sardinia, Corsica and Italy. Some
    heavy showers for Greece and western Turkiye. Mostly in Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:43 am

    Cloudy and sometimes some rain during the weekend. Dry and soft from Monday sometimes some space for the sun. It will become more changeable later in the week.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 10 10 30 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 60 50 20 20 80 90 90
    Precipitation sum (mm) 2 1 0 0 1/3 5/11 2/8
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 0 3 8 6 5 9 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 6 9 11 10 12 12 9
    Wind direction SW SW SW SW Z SW W
    Wind force (bft) 3 4 5 3 4 4 4


    Long term, Saturday December 21, 2024 to Saturday December 28, 2024:
    First there is a high (70%) chance of changeable weather. In the week of Christmas the
    forecast is still uncertain, both for temperature and precipitation. The chance of
    winter weather is small (10%).

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:54 UTC 141224.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 998, between Iceland and Norway will move to the Baltic Sea. Associated trough
    will move eastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to northwest 3-4, increasing northwest 4-5. occasionally rain or drizzle. good,
    moderate in precipitation possibly poor.

    Thames
    west to northwest 5, possibly 6. occasionally rain or drizzle, after occasional
    showers. good, moderate in precipitation possibly poor.

    Humber
    northwest 5, possibly 6. occasionally rain or drizzle, after occasional showers.
    good, moderate in precipitation possibly poor.

    German Bight
    northwest 4-5, increasing 5-6, in the East first southwest 5-6. occasional showers.
    good, moderate in precipitation, in the East first moderate to poor.

    Dogger
    northwest 4-5, increasing 5-6. occasionally drizzle or an light shower. good, moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 4-5, backing west. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames Humber German Bight
    northwest 5-6, backing west. occasional shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    northwest 5-6, backing west. especially first occasional showers. good, moderate in
    precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Sunday, December 15, 2024 12:00:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 15, 2024
    Windy northern Europe
    Drier western Mediterranean

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 14th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Windy central and northern Europe, brighter and dry western
    Mediterranean

    Sunday
    Another mostly dry and sunny day for the Iberia. Cloudy but mostly dry
    for France. Rain for northwestern parts of the British Isles, but
    mostly dry elsewhere. Some showers for the Low Countries, Denmark and
    north Germany. Some snow showers for Poland. Heavy rain and snow for
    Norway and Sweden. Some early snow for Finland. Snow showers for the
    Baltic States.
    Light snow showers for Central Europe, as well as Romania and northern
    Balkans.
    A few showers for the Balearics, Sardinia, Corsica and Italy. Some
    heavy showers for Greece and western Turkey. Mostly in Cyprus.

    Monday
    Fair for Spain and POrtugal with long spells of sunshine. More sunshine
    through the Balearics, Corsica and Sardinia. Fair too in Italy with
    sunshine here. Some rain for southern and eastern Greece, otherwise
    fair. Rain in southern and eastern Turkey.
    Morning fog clearing quickly to leave a fine day in France. Breezy with
    some drizzle in the Low Countries and through much of northern and
    central Germany. Gales and heavier rain in much of Poland. Hungary and
    Austria will be bright and dry with sunshine, this extending to
    Switzerland.
    Windy and cloudy in much of Denmark. Outbreak of rain and gale force
    winds for the Baltic States. Breezy and bright in Finland. Windy for
    much of Sweden but dry. Heavy rain, showers and strong winds in
    southern Norway, snow in the northern half of Norway.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:16 am

    First mainly dry and sometimes some sun. More changeable from Wednesday with a lot
    rain and wind. Furthermore, persistently mild, especially on Wednesday and Thursday.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 10 30 10 10 10 10 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 20 20 80 90 90 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1 0 0 1/3 5/15 2/8 0/5
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 8 6 5 9 5 3
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 9 11 10 12 12 9 7/10
    Wind direction SW SW SW SW Z SW W SW
    Wind force (bft) 4 5 3 4 4 4 3


    Long term, Sunday December 22, 2024 to Sunday December 29, 2024:
    A high chance (70-80%) of mild and changeable weather. Chance of a lake
    winter scenario remains very small at 10-20%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 10:20 UTC 151224.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight Dogger
    west 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    A high, 1041, over South France and a low, 954, over the Norwegian Sea maintains a
    westerly air flow over the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Sunday 15:00 till Monday 03:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 4-5, later possibly 6. good.

    Thames
    west 4-5, later increasing 5-6. risk drizzle. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Humber
    west 4-5, increasing 5-6. first risk drizzle. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    German Bight
    west 5-6, increasing 6-7. risk drizzle. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Dogger
    west 5-6, increasing 6-7. later risk light rain. good, moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Monday 03:00 till Monday 15:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 5, possibly 6. good.

    Thames
    west to southwest 5-6. good.

    Humber
    west 5-6. good.

    German Bight Dogger
    west 6-7. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Monday, December 16, 2024 12:00:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 16, 2024
    Windy east, easing
    Sunny Mediterranean

    Issued: 0530hrs Monday 16th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Low pressure over Scandinavia maintains high winds east with areas of
    rain and snow. Mediterranean mostly dry with plentiful sun.

    Monday
    Fair for Spain and Portugal with long spells of sunshine. Bountiful
    sunshine through the Balearics, Corsica and Sardinia. Fair too in Italy
    with sunshine here. Morning clouds in the Balkans and inland areas
    gradually clearing. Some rain for southern and eastern Greece,
    otherwise fair. Rain in southern and eastern Turkey, snow possible
    inland and high altitude.
    Morning fog clearing quickly to leave a fine day in France, more sun in
    the south. Breezy with some drizzle in the Low Countries and through
    much of northern and central Germany. Gales and heavier rain in much of
    Poland. Austria and Switzerland will be mostly bright and dry, with
    more clouds and showers east. Extensive clouds and snow in Ukraine and
    Belarus followed by rain.
    Windy and showery in much of Denmark. Outbreak of rain and gale force
    winds for the Baltic States with sunshine in and out. Breezy and bright
    in Finland. Windy for much of Sweden but dry. Heavy rain, showers and
    strong winds in southern Norway, snow away from coasts.

    Tuesday
    Showers in western Iberia with sun in between. Dry with scattered
    clouds in the western Mediterranean, near full sun further east. Clouds
    in northern Italy, sunshine in the south. Mostly sunny from Croatia
    east to Romania and south towards Greece and Turkey.
    Mostly cloudy from France across Germany towards Poland, through dry.
    Winds easing through the day across much of the continent. Rain lingers
    in Poland in a band extending east through Ukraine. Southward in
    Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary, mostly cloudy with isolated showers.
    Increasing cloud, though dry, in the Alps.
    Low pressure passing northeast over Scotland bringing breeze and rain
    to the British Isles. Sun in and out across southern Scandinavia and
    Denmark. Remaining breezy with frequent sunshine in the Baltics.
    Cloudier in Finland and Estonia.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:53 am

    First mainly dry and sometimes some sun, more changeable from Wednesday onwards lots of rain and wind. Furthermore, temperatures above long-term throughout the entire period
    average, especially on Wednesday and Thursday it is very mild.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 20 10 10 10 30 20 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 20 80 90 70 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0 1/3 5/15 2/8 0/5 2/7
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 8 7 5 9 5 3 5
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 11 9 12 12 9 7/10 10
    Wind direction W SW Z SW W SW W
    Wind force (bft) 4 3 4 4 4 3 4


    Long term, Monday December 23, 2024 to Monday December 30, 2024:
    First there is a high chance (80%) of mild and changeable weather. At the end of the period, the chance of drier weather increases with temperatures around or slightly
    below the long-term average to 40%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:51 UTC 161224.

    Gale warnings:
    Humber Dogger
    west to southwest 7

    German Bight
    west 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    an high, 1040 hPa, over South France and an low, 976 hPa, over Finland maintains
    over the North Sea an westerly air flow. an ridge will reach the North Sea on Tuesday morning.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 4-5. risk light showers. good.

    Thames
    west to southwest 5-6. good.

    Humber
    west to southwest 5-6, in the eastern part occasionally 7. good.

    German Bight
    west 6-7. good.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 6-7. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 4-5, decreasing southwest 3-4. especially first risk light showers.
    good, at night in the East decreasing moderate to poor.

    Thames
    west to southwest 5-6, soon decreasing 4-5, later decreasing southwest 3-4. good, at
    night in the East decreasing moderate to poor.

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

    German Bight
    west 6-7, decreasing 5-6. good.

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


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:00:08
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 17, 2024
    Alternating clouds and sun
    Windy north, wet periods

    Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 17th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    A new low pressure system passes north of Britain maintaining winds and
    providing plentiful precipitation north. Alternating clouds and sun and
    isolated showers elsewhere.

    Tuesday
    Showers in western Iberia with clouds across much of Spain. Clouds
    extend eastward towards the Balearic Islands through the day. Mostly
    sunny further east with periods of clouds in Italy, more persistent in
    the north. Mostly sunny along the Adriatic and Aegean Seas and inland
    areas, though brief periods of cloud likely. Turkey dry and mostly
    sunny.
    Mostly cloudy with occasional bright spells from France across Germany
    towards Poland, through dry. Rain lingers in Poland in a band extending
    east through Ukraine. Decent sun north of this rain in Belarus and
    Lithuania. Southward in Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary, periods of
    cloud and sun with isolated showers. Increasing cloud, though dry, in
    the Alps.
    Low pressure passing northeast over Scotland bringing breeze and rain
    to the British Isles. Sun in and out across southern Scandinavia and
    Denmark. Quite cold north of here. Remaining breezy with frequent
    sunshine in the Baltics. Cloudier in Finland and Estonia.

    Wednesday
    Alternating sun and clouds in Spain and Portugal, with a showery
    northwest. Shower intensity increase towards the evening. Drier with
    varied cloud across the Mediterranean into Italy, drizzle possible on
    west facing coastlines. Cloud cover in the Balkans, though breaking
    later in the day. Greece and Turkey remaining mostly sunny.
    Westerly winds increase across most of Europe north of the Alps.
    Drizzly showers from northern France across the Low Countries and
    Germany into Poland. Mostly cloudy with occasional bright spells here.
    Western France and southern Britain to see heavier rain into the
    evening. Morning clouds gradually break in Hungary and Romania.
    Windy from the British Isles across the North Sea towards Scandinavia.
    Rain much of the day in Denmark and Southern Norway and Sweden, snow
    further north. These rains approach the Baltics and Finland in the
    afternoon, falling as snow from Estonia to the north.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:35 am

    Changeable weather with occasional rain and lots of wind. Furthermore, the temperature is
    above the long-term average for the entire period.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 10 10 20 20 10 20 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 90 60 90 90 90
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 3 7/13 0/2 3/7 4/8 1/4
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 6 6 3 5 5 4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 9 14 10 9 11 8 10
    Wind direction SW SW NW W SW W W
    Wind force (bft) 3 6 5 4 5 5 4


    Long term, Tuesday December 24, 2024 to Tuesday December 31, 2024:
    First gradually drier and decreasing wind, possibly again later in the period more variable. Furthermore, the temperature is (well) above the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:22 UTC 171224.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    an high, 1030, over the east of France will move east. associated ridge over the
    British isles will move to the Baltic Countries. low, 990, at west of Ireland will
    move to the Shetland Islands and deepening, 970.

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

    Humber Dogger
    west to southwest 4-5, increasing 5-6, later 6-7. later risk rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    west to southwest 5-6, decreasing 4-5, later increasing southwest 6-7. later risk
    rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    southwest 5-6, soon increasing 6-7. at night risk rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Humber
    southwest 6-7, soon increasing 7, occasionally 8. risk rain. good, in precipitation
    possibly moderate.

    German Bight
    southwest 6-7, increasing 7, occasionally 8. at night risk rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    southwest 6-7, soon increasing 7, occasionally 8. at night risk rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 12:00:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 18, 2024
    Windy northern Europe
    Drier southern Europe

    Issued: 0530hrs Wednesday 18th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Windy and wet northern Europe, drier in the south

    Wednesday
    Alternating sun and clouds in Spain and Portugal, with a showery
    northwest. Shower intensity increase towards the evening. Drier with
    varied cloud across the Mediterranean into Italy, drizzle possible on
    west facing coastlines. Cloud cover in the Balkans, though breaking
    later in the day. Greece and Turkey remaining mostly sunny.
    Westerly winds increase across most of Europe north of the Alps.
    Drizzly showers from northern France across the Low Countries and
    Germany into Poland. Mostly cloudy with occasional bright spells here.
    Western France and southern Britain to see heavier rain into the
    evening. Morning clouds gradually break in Hungary and Romania.
    Windy from the British Isles across the North Sea towards Scandinavia.
    Rain much of the day in Denmark and Southern Norway and Sweden, snow
    further north. These rains approach the Baltics and Finland in the
    afternoon, falling as snow from Estonia to the north.

    Thursday
    A chilly day with heavy showers across northern and eastern areas of
    Spain. Drier with sunny spells for Portugal and southern Spain. Cool
    for the Balearics with sunny spells. Scattered showers over Corsica and
    Sardinia. Heavy showers in northern Italy. Fair across central and
    southern areas of Italy with sunny spells and scattered showers. Greece
    and Turkey will be dry with good spells of sunshine.
    Windy and cold in France with some heavy rain in the east and south.
    Heavy showers for northern and western France although some sunny
    spells too. Windy and cold for the Netherlands with further showers
    here. More rain, some heavy in much of Germany and cold weather here.
    Breezy in Poland with some rain and showers in northern and western
    Poland. Hungary should be dry, heavy showers and rain for Austria and
    Switzerland.
    Windy and bright in Denmark. Windy and wet for Denmark as rain turns to
    snow. Windy for Denmark too with further showers. Windy and bright in
    southern Sweden. Windy with heavy showers and snow in western and
    northern Norway.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:18 am

    Changeable weather with occasional rain and a lot of wind, especially on Sunday. After it
    Gradually decreasing chance of precipitation over the weekend. Furthermore, the temperature is constant throughout
    period above the long-term average.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 10 20 20 10 20 10 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 90 70 90 90 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1 11 0/2 3/6 5/10 2/5 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 7 4 5 4 4 3
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 13 11 9 11 8 9 8/11
    Wind direction SW NW W SW W NW SW
    Wind force (bft) 6 5 4 5 5 4 3


    Long term, Wednesday December 25, 2024 to Wednesday January 1, 2025:
    Around Christmas there is a good chance (approx. 80%) of dry and calm weather, probably little room for the sun. Furthermore, the temperature is very low probably (well) above the long-term average. Towards the turn of the year possibly a bit more variable.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:26 UTC 181224.

    Gale warnings:
    Humber German Bight Dogger
    south to southwest 8

    Dover Thames
    southwest 8



    Synopsis:
    low, 970, north of Scotland moving towards Norway, 963. second low moving Thursday
    night and morning over Humber and The German Bight northeastwards, 990.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 7-8, decreasing 6-7, later backing south. rain later. good, moderate in
    precipitation.

    Thames
    southwest 7-8, decreasing 5-6, later increasing south 6-7. rain later. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Humber
    south to southwest 7-8, veering west to southwest, later decreasing south to southwest 4-6. rain later. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 7-8, veering west to southwest, later decreasing 5-6. occasionally drizzle. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    south to southwest 7-8, veering west to southwest, later decreasing 4-5. first drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    south 6-7, increasing southwest 7-8, later decreasing northwest 5-6. periods of rain.
    good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Thames
    south 6-7, soon increasing southwest 7-8, later decreasing northwest 5-6. periods of
    rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    south to southwest 4-6, in the East temporary increasing 7-8, veering northwest 5-6.
    periods of rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    west to southwest 4-6, in the South temporary increasing southwest 7-8, veering
    northwest 5-6. periods of rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

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


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:00:10
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 19, 2024
    Central heavy rain
    Cold Scandinavia

    Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 19th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Heavy rain in central Europe, good for ski-ing, cold Scandinavia

    Thursday
    A chilly day with heavy showers across northern and eastern areas of
    Spain. Drier with sunny spells for Portugal and southern Spain. Cool
    for the Balearics with sunny spells. Scattered showers over Corsica and
    Sardinia. Heavy showers in northern Italy. Fair across central and
    southern areas of Italy with sunny spells and scattered showers. Greece
    and Turkey will be dry with good spells of sunshine.
    Windy and cold in France with some heavy rain in the east and south.
    Heavy showers for northern and western France although some sunny
    spells too. Windy and cold for the Netherlands with further showers
    here. More rain, some heavy in much of Germany and cold weather here.
    Breezy in Poland with some rain and showers in northern and western
    Poland. Hungary should be dry, heavy showers and rain for Austria and
    Switzerland.
    Windy and bright in Denmark. Windy and wet for Denmark as rain turns to
    snow. Windy for Denmark too with further showers. Windy and bright in
    southern Sweden. Windy with heavy showers and snow in western and
    northern Norway.

    Friday
    Showers for northern Spain, dry for most of the country and across
    Portugal. Scattered showers in the Balearics. Wet and windy for Italy
    with some of the rain heavy and thundery. More heavy showers in western
    parts of Greece. Turkey will be fair with sunny spells although some
    showers in the west.
    Scattered showers in the far west of France. fair for most of the
    country with sunny spells. The Low Countries will be bright with some
    sunny spells. Scattered showers and some cloud in Germany. Poland will
    be mostly dry with sunny spells. Cloud and some patchy rain in Hungary.
    Austria and Switzerland will have cloud and rain.
    Sunny spells for Denmark with some showers in the west. Scattered
    wintry showers in the Baltic States. Snow showers for Finland. Brighter
    in Sweden and cold here too with sunny spells. Some snow in western
    areas of Norway with more persistent snow in northern Norway.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:45 am

    Changeable weather with occasional rain and initially a lot of wind, especially on
    Sunday and Monday. Gradually decreasing chance of precipitation after the weekend. Further
    the temperature is above the long-term average throughout the entire period.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 30 20 10 20 10 10 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 80 70 90 90 70 70 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 10 0/2 3/6 5/10 2/5 0/2 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 7 4 5 4 4 3 6/9
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 8 7 11 8 9 8/11 10/13
    Wind direction NW W SW W NW SW W
    Wind force (bft) 5 4 5 5 4 3 3


    Long term, Thursday December 26, 2024 to Thursday January 2, 2025:
    Around Christmas there is a good chance (approx. 80-90%) of dry and calm weather,
    probably not much room for the sun. Furthermore, the temperature is very low probably (well) above the long-term average. Towards the turn of the year
    the weather seems to be getting a bit more changeable and colder.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:23 UTC 191224.

    Gale warnings:
    Humber German Bight Dogger
    northwest 8

    Thames
    northwest 7

    Dover:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 985, over Denmark moves eastwards away. Low, 966, west of Norway will slowly
    move eastwards. Associated troughs will move southeastwards across the North Sea,
    followed by a ridge.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 5-6. first showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    northwest 6-7. first showery rain, later squally showers with risk of hail and thunderstorms. good, moderate in precipitation, later possibly poor.

    Humber
    northwest 5-6, soon increasing 6-7, later occasionally 8. first showery rain, then
    squally showers with risk of hail and thunderstorms. good, moderate in precipitation,
    possibly poor.

    German Bight
    northwest 5-6, increasing 6-7, later 7-8. first showery rain, then squally showers
    with risk of hail and thunderstorms. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    northwest 6-7, increasing 7-8. soon squally showers with risk of hail and thunderstorms. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 5-6, soon decreasing 4-5, backing west. good.

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

    Humber
    northwest 6-7, soon decreasing 5-6, backing west. especially first occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.

    German Bight
    northwest 7-8, soon decreasing 6-7, later backing west 5-6. squally showers. good,
    moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    northwest 7-8, soon decreasing 5-6, backing west, later southwest. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Friday, December 20, 2024 12:00:12
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 20, 2024
    Cold sinks southeast.
    Mild in southwest.

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 20th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Unsettled weather for southeast..

    Friday
    A dry and sunny day for Portugal and Spain, with only some light rain
    in far north Spain. A breezy and bright day for France and the Low
    Countries, but rain arrives in far north later. A band of rain spreads
    southeast over the British Isles with showers following. A mostly dry
    and bright day for Germany and Poland. Rather cloudy for Denmark with
    rain arriving later in the day. Some snow for southern Sweden and
    Norway, mostly dry further north. Snow and windy for north Finland,
    mostly dry further south. A few snow showers for the Baltic States.
    Mostly dry for Belarus, some light rain for Ukraine.
    Some morning snow for Switzerland and Austria, soon drier and brighter.
    A mostly dry day for Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary, rain for Slovenia
    and Romania. Snow for the Balkans.
    A mostly dry bright day for the Balearics, some heavy rain for Sardinia
    and Corsica. Heavy rain for Italy with snow over higher ground. Heavy
    rain and strong winds spreads east over Greece. Dry and sunny over
    Turkiye. Showers for Cyprus.

    Saturday
    Another mostly dry and sunny day for the Iberia, but some rain for
    northern Spain later in the day. Rather cloudy for France with
    outbreaks of rain away from the south. Blustery showers over the
    British Isles, turning wintry over high ground, widespread gaels. Some
    heavy rain for the Low Countries, spreading over Denmark and north
    Germany later. Mostly dry but breezy for Poland. Some heavy rain and
    snow for southern Norway spreading east over southern Sweden later in
    the day. Some light snow showers for Finland, sleet for the Baltic
    States. Dry but rather cloudy for Belrarus and Ukraine.
    A few showers through the day for Switzerland and Austria, but more
    persistent rain arrives later in the evening. Mostly dry for Czechia,
    Slovakia, Hungary. Some rain and hill snow for Romania. Heavy snow for
    the Balkans.
    Sunny for the Balearics, some heavy showers for Sardinia and Corsica. A
    mostly dry and bright day for Italy, some rain in southeast. Heavy rain
    and hill snow for Greece and Turkiye. Heavy showers and thunderstorms
    for Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5:03 am

    Initially still changeable with occasional rain and a lot of wind. After the weekend
    decreasing chance of precipitation. Around Christmas there is a good chance (approx. 80-90%) of a dry and dry spell
    calm weather, probably not too much room for the sun. Further away is the temperature above the long-term average for the entire period.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 30 10 20 10 10 10 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 90 90 70 70 50 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/2 3/6 5/10 2/5 0/2 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 3 5 4 4 3 6/9 4/8
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 7 11 8 9 8/11 10/13 7/10
    Wind direction W SW W NW SW W S
    Wind force (bft) 4 5 5 4 3 3 2


    Long term, Friday December 27, 2024 to Friday January 3, 2025:
    Dry and colder, towards the turn of the year the weather seems to be a bit more changeable
    become.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:52 UTC 201224.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    southwest 7

    other districts:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Ridge will move eastwards across the North Sea. Low, 982, east of Iceland will move
    to Norway. Associated trough will move eastwards across the North Sea from the evening.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 4-5, soon backing southwest, increasing 5-6. soon occasional showers, later
    showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

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

    Humber
    west 5-6, temporary backing southwest. later showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    northwest 5-6, backing southwest. first occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    west 5-6, temporary backing southwest, occasionally possibly 7. especially later
    showery rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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

    Thames
    southwest 5-6, soon veering west, temporary decreasing 4-5. first showery rain. good,
    moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    west 5-6, later increasing southwest 6-7. first showery rain. good, moderate in
    precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    southwest 5-6, soon veering west, temporary decreasing 4-5. especially first showery
    rain. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    west 5-6, later increasing southwest 6-7. first showery rain, later rain. good,
    moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:00:12
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 21, 2024
    Turning colder.
    Snow, sleet away from south.

    Issued: 0530hrs Friday 20th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    Unsettled weather for most areas..

    Saturday
    A mostly dry and sunny day for the Iberia, but some rain for northern
    Spain later in the day. Rather cloudy for France with outbreaks of rain
    away from the south. Blustery showers over the British Isles, turning
    wintry in places, widespread gales. Some heavy rain for the Low
    Countries, spreading over Denmark and north Germany later. Mostly dry
    but breezy for Poland. Some heavy rain and snow for southern Norway
    spreading east over southern Sweden later in the day. Some light snow
    showers for Finland, sleet for the Baltic States. Dry but rather cloudy
    for Belarus and Ukraine.
    A few showers through the day for Switzerland and Austria, but more
    persistent rain and hill snow arrives later in the evening. Mostly dry
    for Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary. Some rain and hill snow for Romania.
    Heavy snow for the Balkans at first.
    Sunny for the Balearics, some heavy showers for Sardinia and Corsica. A
    mostly dry and bright day for Italy, some rain in southeast. Heavy rain
    and hill snow for Greece and Turkiye. Heavy showers and thunderstorms
    for Cyprus.

    Sunday
    North Spain will see some rain, but elsewhere over the Iberia will be
    mostly dry and sunny. Heavy wintry showers for France along with strong
    winds. Windy with blustery wintry showers for the British Isles, the
    Low Countries, and Germany. A longer period of rain and sleet for
    Denmark along with severe gales. Some snow showers for Norway, Sweden,
    but a longer period of snow for Finland. Sleet showers for the Baltic
    States, Belarus and Ukraine.
    Heavy snow for Switzerland and Austria, while some snow showers are
    expected for Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary. Mostly dry for Romania and
    the Balkans.
    Increasingly cloudy but dry for the Balearics, some heavy rain and
    strong winds for Sardinia and Corsica. Italy will see cloudy skies with
    heavy rain and hill snow. Mostly dry and bright day for Greece, while
    in Turkiye expect good periods of sunshine. A dry start for Cyprus but
    some showers are possible later.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:16 am

    Changeable and a lot of wind until Christmas. There is a good chance around Christmas (approx.
    80-90%) in dry weather with not too much room for the sun. Located further
    the temperature is above the long-term average for the entire period.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 10 30 10 10 10 20 20
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 90 70 70 50 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 3/6 5/10 2/5 0/2 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 5 4 3 6/9 4/8 4/7
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 9 6 9 8/11 10/13 7/10 7/10
    Wind direction SW W NW SW W S E
    Wind force (bft) 5 5 4 3 3 2 2


    Long term, Saturday December 28, 2024 to Saturday January 4, 2025:
    Dry, towards the turn of the year the weather seems to become a bit more changeable. The
    temperatures are around or slightly above the long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:23 UTC 211224.

    Gale warnings:
    Dogger
    west to southwest 8

    Dover Thames Humber German Bight
    southwest 7



    Synopsis:
    low, 961, north of Scotland moves to the Norwegian Sea. troughs will move eastwards
    across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    west to southwest 5-6, soon increasing 6-7. occasional rain or a shower. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber German Bight
    west to southwest 6-7. occasional rain or a shower. good, moderate in precipitation,
    possibly poor.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 6-7, later in the northern part possibly 8. occasional rain or a
    shower. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 6-7. occasionally a shower. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Thames
    west 6-7. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    west 6-7, later possibly 8. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation,
    possibly poor.

    German Bight
    west 6-7. occasional showers, small risk hail and thunderstorm. good, moderate in
    precipitation, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    west 7, occasionally 8. occasional showers, small risk hail and thunderstorm. good,
    moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Sunday, December 22, 2024 12:00:08
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 22, 2024
    Gales, rain and showers
    Better southern Spain

    Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 22nd December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Simon Keeling

    Gales in northern Europe with unsettled conditions, better southern
    Iberia

    Sunday
    North Spain will see some rain, but elsewhere over the Iberia will be
    mostly dry and sunny. Heavy wintry showers for France along with strong
    winds. Windy with blustery wintry showers for the British Isles, the
    Low Countries, and Germany. A longer period of rain and sleet for
    Denmark along with severe gales. Some snow showers for Norway, Sweden,
    but a longer period of snow for Finland. Sleet showers for the Baltic
    States, Belarus and Ukraine.
    Heavy snow for Switzerland and Austria, while some snow showers are
    expected for Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary. Mostly dry for Romania and
    the Balkans.
    Increasingly cloudy but dry for the Balearics, some heavy rain and
    strong winds for Sardinia and Corsica. Italy will see cloudy skies with
    heavy rain and hill snow. Mostly dry and bright day for Greece, while
    in Turkiye expect good periods of sunshine. A dry start for Cyprus but
    some showers are possible later.

    Monday
    Cloud and some patchy rain for northern Spain. Fair for the rest of
    Spain and Portugal. Rain too affecting the Balearics, slowly clearing.
    Low pressure bringing rain to Italy, heavy and thundery in the south.
    Further heavy, thundery rain for Greece as well as southern and western
    Turkey.
    Some rain in northwest France with further rain clearing southern
    France. Fair for the rest of the country. Breezy and cloudy in the Low
    Countries. Frequent showers and some rain in Germany, feeling cold.
    Further showers in western Poland but fair in the east. Hungary should
    be fair with sunny spells whilst cloud and rain affect much of Austria
    and Switzerland.
    Bright in Denmark with sunny spells. Some showers in southern Sweden.
    Rain, sleet and some snow in the Baltic States and southern Finland.
    Broken cloud in Norway but mostly dry.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 3:07 am

    A dry and cloudy weather picture, possibly more room for the sun from Friday with a chance of fog during the night and morning. There is little wind. The temperatures are around or slightly above the long-term average.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 30 30 10 10 20 20 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 90 60 60 50 20 20 20
    Precipitation sum (mm) 5/10 2/5 0/2 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 3/7 3 6/9 4/8 4/7 -2/3
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 6 7 8/11 10/13 7/10 7/10 5
    Wind direction W NW SW W S O S
    Wind force (bft) 5 5 3 3 2 2 2


    Long term, Sunday December 29, 2024 to Sunday January 5, 2025:
    Dry and a reasonable chance (50%) of light night frost. One from the New Year high chance (70%) of changeable weather. Temperatures are around
    long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:11 UTC 221224.

    Gale warnings:
    Dover Thames Humber Dogger
    west to northwest 8

    German Bight
    west to northwest 7



    Synopsis:
    Low, 967, west of Norway is moving southeastwards to the north of Germany. Associated troughs will move southeastwards across the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to northwest 6-7, possibly 8, later increasing northwest 7-8. occasionally a
    shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames
    west to northwest 6-7, possibly 8, later increasing northwest 7-8. showers with
    first risk hail and thunderstorm. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    Humber Dogger
    west to northwest 6-7, possibly 8, increasing northwest 7-8. showers with first risk
    hail and thunderstorm. good, moderate to poor in precipitation.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 5-7. showers with risk hail and thunderstorm. good, moderate to
    poor in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northwest 7-8, decreasing 6-7. occasionally a shower. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Thames Humber Dogger
    northwest 7-8, later decreasing 6-7. showers. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    west to northwest 5-7, soon increasing northwest 7-8, in the North possibly 9. showers. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Monday, December 23, 2024 12:00:12
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 23, 2024
    Gales in places
    Unsettled eastern Mediterranean

    Issued: 0530hrs Monday 23rd December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Unsettled for several days in eastern Mediterranean. Mostly cloudy
    elsewhere, patches of rain and snow east.

    Monday
    Cloud and some patchy rain for northern Spain. Fair with lots of sun
    for the rest of Spain and Portugal. Rain too affecting the Balearics,
    sun and showers alternating. Low pressure bringing rain to Italy, heavy
    and thundery in the south with gales. Further heavy, thundery rain
    along the Adriatic coasts and for Greece as well as southern and
    western Turkey. Inland Balkan counties will see snow, some heavy,
    through the day. Eastward toward Romania and Bulgaria drier.
    Some rain in northwest France with further rain and snow showers in
    eastern France. Fair for the rest of the country. Breezy and showery in
    the Low Countries. Frequent showers and some snow in Germany, feeling
    cold. Further showers in western Poland but fair in the east. Hungary
    and its north and east neighbors should be mostly fair with isolated
    showers/snow. Snow, some heavy, affecting Austria and Switzerland.
    Bright in Denmark with sunny spells, though gales along the west coast
    down to Germany. Some showers in southern Sweden. Rain, sleet and some
    snow in the Baltic States and southern Finland. Broken cloud in Norway
    but mostly dry.

    Tuesday
    North Spain will see some drizzle, but elsewhere over the Iberia will
    be mostly dry and sunny. Mostly sunny across the Mediterranean towards
    Italy, though rain and risk of gales over the Balearics. Lingering low
    pressure maintains showers in southern Italy and Greece. Heavy showers,
    some thundery, along the Turkish coasts and inland in the southeast.
    Mostly dry though cloudy in France, the Low Countries, and Germany.
    Better chance for sun in the south near Switzerland and northern Italy.
    Occasional snow showers linger further east in Czechia, Austria,
    southern Hungary, and west Ukraine. Snow continues inland in the
    Balkans, rain moving into Bulgaria and Romania.
    Persistent rain along Norway's coasts, snow inland. Rain will cross
    Denmark into southwest Sweden. Finland stays dry and cloudy. Some rain
    and snow showers in the Baltic states, glimpses of sun possible south
    towards Poland and Belarus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:30 am

    Calm, cloudy and most dry. There may also be some room for it from the weekend onwards
    the sun with a chance of fog in the night and morning. There is little wind. The
    temperatures are predominantly above the long-term average.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 40 10 10 10 10 30 30
    Precipitation probability (%) 60 40 10 10 20 20 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2 3 7 6 6 3/6 4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 8 9 12 10 9 7 8
    Wind direction NW SW SW SE SE SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 5 3 2 2 2 3 2


    Long term, Monday December 30, 2024 to Monday January 6, 2025:
    From the turn of the year onwards there is a high chance (75%) of a transition to changeable
    and possibly stormy weather, with temperatures around or above long-term average.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:22 UTC 231224.

    Gale warnings:
    German Bight
    northwest 8

    Thames Humber Dogger
    northwest 7

    Dover:
    no warning


    Synopsis:
    Low, 995, southeast of Denmark is moving to the west of Poland and is filling. Ridge
    over the British isles is slowly moving eastwards, will reach the North Sea in the
    evening and is followed by a weak trough.

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

    Thames Humber
    northwest 6-7, soon decreasing 5-6, later 4-5. occasional showers. good, moderate in
    precipitation.

    German Bight
    northwest 7-8, soon decreasing 6-7, gradually 5-6, later 4-5. occasional showers.
    good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    northwest 6-7, soon decreasing 5-6, gradually 4-5, later backing mainly west. occasional showers. good, moderate in precipitation.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly west 2-4, soon backing mainly southwest. risk rain or drizzle. good, moderate
    in precipitation, possibly poor.

    Thames
    northwest 4-5, gradually backing southwest. risk rain or drizzle. good, moderate in
    precipitation, possibly poor.

    Humber
    northwest 4-5, gradually backing southwest, later occasionally 6. risk rain or drizzle. good, moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.

    German Bight
    northwest 3-5, gradually backing southwest, later increasing 5-6. especially rain
    later. good, moderate in precipitation.

    Dogger
    mainly west 4-5, soon backing southwest 4-6. occasionally rain or drizzle. good,
    moderate in precipitation, possibly poor.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 12:00:12
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 24, 2024
    Unsettled Mediterranean.
    High pressure Central Europe.

    Issued: 0530hrs Tuesday 24th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Filotas Paschos

    High pressure for most.

    Tuesday
    A mostly dry and sunny day for the Iberia, but some rain for far
    northern Spain. Mostly dry over France but rather cloudy. Some rain for
    northwestern parts of the British Isles, elsewhere dry but cloudy.
    Cloudy and dry for the Low Countries. Some light rain for north Germany
    and north Poland, but drier further south. Cloudier for Denmark with
    outbreaks of rain. Some heavy rain and hill snow for Norway while
    Sweden will only see some rain in south. Mostly dry for Finland and the
    Baltic States but rather cloudy. Dry but cloudy for Belarus. Some light
    rain for Ukraine, mostly in south.
    A cloudy day for Central Europe, with some light rain and hill snow for
    Switzerland and Austria. Czechia and Slovakia will stay mostly dry.
    Some heavy snow is possible for southern Hungary and the western
    Balkans. Sleet or snow for Romania.
    A mix of bright spells and some showers for the Balearics, Sardinia and
    Corsica. Rather cloudy for Italy with rain and mountain snow away from
    the north. Unsettled over Greece and western Turkiye with some heavy
    rain, and mountain snow. Thunderstorms are possible over Cyprus.

    Wednesday
    Dry and sunny for the Iberia, and southern France, while north France
    will see thick cloud. The British Isles will see thick cloud, some rain
    in far northwest. Dry but cloudy for the Low Counties, Germany,
    Denmark, Sweden and Poland, while some rain is expected for Norway. Dry
    and cloudy for Finland, the Baltic States, Belarus and Ukraine.
    A mostly dry but rather cloudy day for Central Europe, perhaps with
    some light snow for Romania and Slovenia.
    A mix of sunny spells with some light showers for the Balearics,
    Sardinia and Corsica. Unsettled for Italy, Greece and Turkiye with
    heavy rain, and hill snow, and turning colder. Heavy showers or
    thunderstorms for Cyprus.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 5:02 am

    Calm, cloudy and most dry. From Sunday there may also be some room for the sun with a chance of fog during the night and morning. There is little wind. The temperatures
    are predominantly above the long-term average.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 10 10 10 10 30 30 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 70 20 10 20 20 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 1 0 0 0 0 0/1 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 0/4 7 7 6 3/6 4 4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 9 11 10 9 7 8 8
    Wind direction SW SW SE SE SW SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 2 2 3 2 3


    Long term, Tuesday December 31, 2024 to Tuesday January 7, 2025:
    From the turn of the year onwards there is a high chance (80%) of a transition to changeable conditions
    and from time to time stormy weather, with temperatures around or above long-term average. There is also a small chance (20%) of below normal temperatures and winter precipitation.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:13 UTC 241224.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Trough over the North Sea moving eastwards. High, 1030, west of France moving to
    Central Europe.

    Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 3-4. occasionally drizzle. moderate to poor, risk fog, later increasing moderate to good.

    Thames
    west 4-5, soon decreasing 3-4. occasionally drizzle. moderate to poor, risk fog,
    later increasing moderate to good.

    Humber
    west 4-5, decreasing 3-4. occasionally drizzle. moderate to poor, risk fog, increasing moderate to good.

    German Bight
    southwest 5-6, veering west 4-5, later decreasing 3-4. occasionally drizzle. moderate to poor, risk fog, later in the West increasing moderate to good.

    Dogger
    west 4-5. occasionally drizzle. moderate to poor, risk fog, soon increasing moderate
    to good.


    Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west 2-4. risk occasionally drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Thames
    west 2-4. risk occasionally drizzle. moderate to good.

    Humber
    west to southwest 3-4. risk occasionally drizzle. moderate to good.

    German Bight
    west to southwest 3-4. risk occasionally drizzle. moderate to poor, risk fog, soon
    increasing good, occasionally moderate.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 4-5. risk occasionally drizzle. good, in precipitation possibly
    moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 12:00:08
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 25, 2024
    Unsettled eastern Mediterranean
    Sunny central Europe

    Issued: 0530hrs Wednesday 25th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    High pressure and sun in Central Europe. Breezy with drizzle and rain
    in the north. East Mediterranean remains unsettled.

    Christmas Day Wednesday
    Dry and sunny for the Iberia and southern France. Mostly sunny with
    showery spells in the Balearics, Sardinia and Corsica. Unsettled for
    southern Italy with risk of gales. Greece and Türkiye experience heavy
    showers, some thundery in the Aegean Sea and Türkiye's south coast.
    North France will see thick cloud which extends into the British Isles.
    Cloudy and isolated drizzle for the Low Counties, Germany, Denmark,
    Sweden and Poland. Central areas near the Alps will see mostly sunny
    conditions. Clouds east and south of Hungary with rain and snow inland
    in the Balkans and Romania. Mostly dry but still cloudy in Ukraine and
    Belarus.
    Patches of brightness and drizzle in the Baltic states. Breezy here
    too. Similar conditions into Finland. Norway sees persistent breezy
    rain on the west coast with occasional sun spells inland towards
    Sweden.

    Boxing Day Thursday
    Mostly sunny with occasional cloud patches in Iberia. Scattered clouds
    east into the Mediterranean with unsettled conditions remaining in
    southern Italy and east. Thundery showers continuing in southern Greece
    and Türkiye.
    Sun spreads into France and Central Germany giving central Europe a
    fine day. Sun extends east across the alps towards Slovakia, Hungary,
    northern Croatia, and northern Romania. Clouds south of here with
    patchy showers.
    Clouds persist along the shores of the North and Baltic Seas, mostly
    dry. Northeastern Europe remains overcast though quite dry as well.
    Showers turn snowy on Norway's west coast, quite windy further north.
    Sun in and out for Sweden and Finland, more consistently sunny north.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 5:28 am

    Calm, cloudy and most dry. Possibly something from Sunday, especially in the south
    room for the sun and a chance of fog during the night and morning. There is little wind.
    Temperatures are mainly above the long-term average. From the
    New Year's Eve is a transition to changeable and possibly turbulent weather.

    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 10 10 10 20 30 20 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 20 20 20 30 30 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/1 0/1 0 0 0/1 0/1 0/7
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 7 7 6 3/6 4 4 3/6
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 11 10 9 7 9 8 9
    Wind direction SW SE SE SW SW SW SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 2 3 2 3 4


    Long term, Wednesday January 1, 2025 to Wednesday January 8, 2025:
    High chance (70%) of a continuation of the soft, changeable and possible
    stormy weather. There is also a small chance (30%) of a colder/winter weather weather type, with a chance of winter showers and frost at night.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:29 UTC 251224.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1040, over central Europe remains fairly stationary. Trough over Germany remains fairly stationary.

    Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 2-3, later variable 1-3. moderate to poor, increasing moderate to
    good.

    Thames
    west to southwest 3-4, decreasing 2-3. moderate to poor, locally fog.

    Humber
    west to southwest 3-4. moderate to poor, locally fog.

    German Bight Dogger
    west to southwest 3-4. good, locally moderate to poor and risk fog.


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

    Thames
    mainly southwest 2-3. good, first locally moderate to poor and risk fog.

    Humber German Bight
    southwest 3-4. good, first locally moderate to poor and risk fog.

    Dogger
    southwest 3-4. good.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)
  • From Floris van Unen@21:1/146 to All on Thursday, December 26, 2024 12:00:08
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm

    Europe forecast - December 26, 2024
    Sunny continent
    Clouds north, calming winds

    Issued: 0530hrs Thursday 26th December 2024
    Duty forecaster: Dan Graves

    Central Europe mostly sunny and calm. Beginning to settle in the
    eastern Mediterranean Friday.

    Boxing Day Thursday
    Mostly sunny with cloud patches in northern Spain, fine in Portugal.
    Scattered clouds and breezy east into the Mediterranean with showers
    east of Sardinia and Corsica. Italy mostly sunny with showers south.
    Thundery showers continuing in southern Greece and Türkiye, gale force
    gusts possible in the Aegean. Quite cloudy inland.
    High pressure spreads sun across most of France and central Germany
    giving central Europe a fine day. Sun extends east across the Alps
    towards Slovakia, Hungary, northern Croatia, and northern Romania.
    Clouds south of here with patchy snow and showers in Bulgaria and north
    Greece. Mostly cloudy with light showers in the far east.
    Clouds persist along the shores of the North and Baltic Seas, isolated
    showers on western coasts. Mostly overcast with bright spells in the
    Baltics, winds gradually easing through the day. Persistent snow
    showers on Norway's west coast, quite windy further north. Sun in and
    out for Sweden and Finland, more consistently sunny north, though
    remaining breezy.

    Friday
    Patchy morning clouds give way to abundant sunshine in Iberia and
    western Mediterranean. Lingering showers in Italy soon clearing for
    sunshine as well. Showers and breeze continue in the eastern
    Mediterranean, though beginning to ease. Becoming sunny on the Adriatic
    Sea and inland in the north.
    A fine, sunny day for France. Clouds begin encroaching Germany and
    Poland, some reaching further south towards Switzerland, mostly dry.
    Still quite sunny around Czechia, Hungary, and Croatia. Clouds and snow
    into Romania and Bulgaria, remaining dry and cloudy further north.
    Winds quite calm over much of the continent.
    Frequent showers continue on the west coasts of Scotland and Norway.
    Some isolated drizzly showers into Denmark and Sweden and winds rather
    calm in the south. Similar conditions in the Baltics. Finland brighter
    but breezier.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:04 am

    Calm, cloudy and most dry. There may also be some space, especially in the south
    for the sun and a chance of fog during the night and morning. The temperatures are down
    predominantly above the long-term average. Around the turn of the year a transition to
    a changeable and possibly turbulent weather type.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 10 10 30 30 70 70
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0/7 1/11
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 7 4 2 3 5 2/6 4
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 9 7 5 9 9 9 7/10
    Wind direction S SE SW SW SW SW SW SW
    Wind force (bft) 1 1 2 3 4 4 3


    Long term, Thursday January 2, 2025 to Thursday January 9, 2025:
    High chance (60%) of a continuation of mild, wet, cloudy and possible
    stormy weather. There is a lesser chance (40%) of colder weather, with
    frost at night and approximately 30% chance of winter precipitation, but also more space for it
    the sun.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 08:05 UTC 261224.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1041 hPa, over central Europe remains fairly stationary. Associated ridge over
    the Netherlands is slowly moving northwards.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    variable 1-3. risk drizzle. moderate to good.

    Humber
    southwest 3-4, later variable 2-4. risk drizzle. good, locally moderate to poor or
    fog.

    German Bight Dogger
    southwest 3-4. risk drizzle. good, locally moderate to poor or fog.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    variable 1-3. risk drizzle. mainly good.

    Humber
    variable 2-4. risk drizzle. good, locally moderate to poor, risk fog.

    German Bight
    southwest 3-4, in the southeastern part south 2-3. risk drizzle. good, locally moderate to poor, risk fog.

    Dogger
    southwest 3-4. risk drizzle. good, locally moderate to poor, risk fog.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)