* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *

WEATHER BULLETIN as calculated from: https://data.ecmwf.int/forecasts/ for T+2: 12 February 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 11.4°C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind around 8.9 m/s, humidity ~81%, and 1011 hPa
Midday: around 12.8°C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, W wind around 8.0 m/s, humidity ~66%, and 1014 hPa
Night: around 11.6°C, quite cloudy — noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.4 mm, WSW wind around 5.8 m/s, humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa

France & Benelux: with low pressure nearby (~992 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.3°C, overcast, rain about 3.5 mm, W wind around 8.4 m/s, humidity ~87%, and 986 hPa
Midday: around 9.2°C, quite cloudy, rain about 4.4 mm, W wind around 8.9 m/s, humidity ~81%, and 992 hPa
Night: around 8.1°C, overcast, rain about 2.5 mm, W wind around 6.5 m/s, humidity ~85%, and 995 hPa

Central Europe: under a deep low pressure system (~983 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.0°C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, SSE wind around 2.0 m/s, humidity ~95%, and 984 hPa
Midday: around 5.6°C, overcast, rain about 2.7 mm, SSE wind around 1.3 m/s, humidity ~86%, and 983 hPa
Night: around 3.4°C, overcast, rain about 3.1 mm, SW wind around 0.7 m/s, humidity ~93%, and 987 hPa

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~994 hPa).
Dawn: around -9.5°C, overcast, a few light showers, NE wind around 2.9 m/s, humidity ~79%, and 994 hPa
Midday: around -8.6°C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NE wind around 2.6 m/s, humidity ~75%, and 994 hPa
Night: around -10.2°C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, NE wind around 2.4 m/s, humidity ~78%, and 995 hPa

Italy & Balkans: under a deep low pressure system (~989 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.3°C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, SSW wind around 2.0 m/s, humidity ~90%, and 994 hPa
Midday: around 10.0°C, overcast, rain about 2.5 mm, SW wind around 2.3 m/s, humidity ~75%, and 989 hPa
Night: around 7.0°C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, W wind around 1.9 m/s, humidity ~86%, and 991 hPa

Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~993 hPa).
Dawn: around -3.2°C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, SSE wind around 2.9 m/s, humidity ~89%, and 996 hPa
Midday: around 0.3°C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SSE wind around 2.7 m/s, humidity ~84%, and 993 hPa
Night: around -1.6°C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SSE wind around 2.2 m/s, humidity ~90%, and 994 hPa

British Isles: under a deep low pressure system (~989 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.3°C, overcast, rain about 1.1 mm, NE wind around 5.0 m/s, humidity ~83%, and 983 hPa
Midday: around 5.3°C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, NNE wind around 4.9 m/s, humidity ~77%, and 989 hPa
Night: around 4.5°C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, NNE wind around 3.7 m/s, humidity ~78%, and 991 hPa

Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~990 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.0°C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, NNE wind around 4.6 m/s, humidity ~88%, and 982 hPa
Midday: around 6.7°C, overcast, rain about 0.9 mm, NNE wind around 4.2 m/s, humidity ~80%, and 990 hPa
Night: around 6.2°C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, NE wind around 4.2 m/s, humidity ~81%, and 990 hPa

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around -5.5°C, overcast, a few light showers, NNE wind around 4.8 m/s, humidity ~76%, and 1009 hPa
Midday: around -5.5°C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind around 3.6 m/s, humidity ~72%, and 1009 hPa
Night: around -5.9°C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind around 3.3 m/s, humidity ~71%, and 1009 hPa


* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:24 am

Changeable weather with temperatures still above the long-term average on Thursday.
From Friday it will be colder and the chance of winter precipitation will increase
of (wet) snow. After the weekend it will probably be milder again with occasional showers
rain.

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Sunshine (%) 20 10 10 20 30 40 20
Precipitation probability (%) 70 90 80 80 70 50 70
Precipitation sum (mm) 1/4 3/10 1/6 1/4 0/4 0/3 2/6
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 3/7 6 0/4 -2/1 -2 0
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 8 4/12 9 3/6 2/5 2/5 6/9
Wind direction SE SW W NW NW S SW
Wind force (bft) 3 4 3 3 3 3 3


Long term, Tuesday February 17, 2026 to Tuesday February 24, 2026:
High chance (approx. 80%) of changeable weather with occasional rain and temperatures around or above the long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 08:27 UTC 100226.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
low, 970, over the ocean is slowly moving towards Ireland. associated troughs northeastwards across the North Sea.

Forecast valid Tuesday 09:00 till Tuesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
south to southwest 4-5, decreasing mainly south 3-4. occasional rain. moderate to
good, decreasing moderate to poor, small risk fog.

Thames
southeast 3-4, later veering south. occasional rain. moderate to good, decreasing
moderate to poor, small risk fog.

Humber
east to southeast 4-5, decreasing 3-4. occasional rain. moderate to good, later
decreasing moderate to poor, small risk fog.

German Bight
east to southeast 4-5. from the afternoon from the south occasional rain. moderate
to poor, in the southern part poor or fog.

Dogger
east to southeast 5-6. occasional rain. moderate to good.


Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
south 3-4, veering southwest, increasing 4-5, later 5-6. occasional rain. moderate
to good, small risk fog.

Thames
south 3-4, decreasing 2-3, veering southwest, later increasing 4-5. occasional rain.
moderate to good, small risk fog.

Humber
mainly east 3-4, veering southeast. occasional rain. moderate to good, small risk
fog.

German Bight
east to southeast 4-5, in the northern part increasing 5-6. occasional rain. moderate to poor, in the southern part poor or fog.

Dogger
east to southeast 5-6. occasional rain. moderate to good, in the southern part decreasing moderate to poor, risk of fog.


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

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

WEATHER BULLETIN — T+2: Friday 13 February 2026

Iberia: with low pressure nearby (~999 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.2'C, overcast, rain about 3.4 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1002 hPa.
Midday: around 10.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 4.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 999 hPa.
Night: around 9.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.4 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1004 hPa.

France & Benelux: with low pressure nearby (~991 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, overcast, rain about 1.7 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 994 hPa.
Midday: around 8.1'C, overcast, rain about 3.5 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 991 hPa.
Night: around 6.3'C, overcast, rain about 4.7 mm, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 994 hPa.

Central Europe: with low pressure nearby (~992 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.3'C, overcast, snow about 1.1 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~93%, and 990 hPa.
Midday: around 4.6'C, overcast, snow about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 992 hPa.
Night: around 1.6'C, overcast, snow about 0.5 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 993 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~999 hPa).
Dawn: around -11.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 997 hPa.
Midday: around -9.3'C, quite cloudy, hail about 0.8 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 999 hPa.
Night: around -10.4'C, quite cloudy, hail about 0.9 mm, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1000 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: with low pressure nearby (~993 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 991 hPa.
Midday: around 10.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 993 hPa.
Night: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 994 hPa.

Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~994 hPa).
Dawn: around -1.9'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~92%, and 993 hPa.
Midday: around 0.3'C, overcast, snow about 1.0 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 994 hPa.
Night: around -1.2'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.5 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 994 hPa.

British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~999 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 994 hPa.
Midday: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.1 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~72%, and 999 hPa.
Night: around 3.1'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1003 hPa.

Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~79%, and 995 hPa.
Midday: around 4.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.5 mm, NNE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around 4.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1007 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around -6.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around -5.9'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around -6.0'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.6 mm, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1009 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:12 am

Quite cold with occasional winter precipitation in the form of (wet) snow. Mainly
Later on Sunday or during the night into Monday there may be a temporary snow cover
forms. After the weekend it will probably be milder again with occasional rain.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 10 10 10 20 20 20 20
Precipitation probability (%) 90 90 60 30 80 90 90
Precipitation sum (mm) 6 6 0/3 0/1 2/6 4/9 1/3
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 6 5 1 -2 -2 0 3
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 10 9 3 3 4 7/10 7/10
Wind direction SW W NO N SW W W
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 3 4 4 4


Long term, Wednesday February 18, 2026 to Wednesday February 25, 2026:
High chance (approx. 80%) of changeable weather with occasional rain and temperatures around or above the long-term average.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 08:29 UTC 110226.

Gale warnings:
Dogger
east 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
Low, 974, near Ireland will move via the Channel and Belgium to Germany. Associated
troughs will move slowly across the North Sea.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
southwest 5-6, later decreasing southeast 3-4. occasionally rain or drizzle, later
rain or drizzle. moderate to good, especially later in precipitation sometimes poor.

Thames
southwest 4-5, in the north first east 2-3, increasing southwest 4-6, later decreasing south 3-4. occasionally rain or drizzle. poor or fog, from the southern
part increasing moderate to good.

Humber
east to southeast 3-5, from the southern part cyclonic 3-5. rain or drizzle. moderate to poor, locally fog, gradually in the southern part increasing moderate to
good.

German Bight
east 4-6. occasionally rain or drizzle, later rain or drizzle. moderate to poor, in
the south also fog.

Dogger
east 5-6, later in the west possibly 7. rain or drizzle. moderate to poor, in the
south risk of fog.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
southeast 3-4, backing north 4-6, later west 4-5. rain or drizzle. moderate to good,
in precipitation sometimes poor, later increasing good.

Thames
south 3-4, backing northeast 2-4, later west to northwest. rain or drizzle. moderate
to good, in precipitation sometimes poor, later locally risk of fog.

Humber
cyclonic 3-5, in the south temporary variable 1-3, later in the north northeast 5-6.
occasionally rain or drizzle. moderate to poor, locally fog, in the south also moderate to good.

German Bight
east 5-6, in the south possibly decreasing variable 1-3. rain or drizzle. moderate
to poor, in the south also fog.

Dogger
east 5-6, first in the west possibly 7. rain or drizzle. moderate to poor, in the
south risk of fog.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 14 February 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.2 mm, NW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 10.0'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, NW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~59%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 8.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1017 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.8'C, overcast, snow about 2.2 mm, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1001 hPa.
Midday: around 4.9'C, overcast, snow about 1.4 mm, NNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around 3.5'C, overcast, snow about 0.9 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1011 hPa.

Central Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 0.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 999 hPa.
Midday: around 1.7'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.3 mm, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around -0.4'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.8 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1007 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around -11.1'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1003 hPa.
Midday: around -8.7'C, quite cloudy, hail about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around -10.2'C, quite cloudy, hail about 0.7 mm, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1005 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: with low pressure nearby (~996 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.8 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 995 hPa.
Midday: around 9.8'C, overcast, rain about 4.0 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 996 hPa.
Night: around 7.2'C, overcast, rain about 4.7 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 997 hPa.

Eastern Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1000 hPa).
Dawn: around -1.8'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.0 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 997 hPa.
Midday: around -0.1'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.1 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1000 hPa.
Night: around -2.7'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 0.6 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1003 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 4.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 3.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1009 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.2'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around 5.0'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 5.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 8.1 mm, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1005 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around -5.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around -4.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around -4.7'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.7 mm, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1007 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:34 am

Cold and dry at first. There is a good chance of snow from Sunday afternoon. Transition Monday
to changeable weather with a high chance of rain. Temperatures around the long term
average.

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Sunshine (%) 10 10 20 20 20 20 20
Precipitation probability (%) 90 60 30 80 90 90 60
Precipitation sum (mm) 6 0/3 0/1 2/6 4/9 1/3 1/10
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 5 1 -1 -6/-2 0 3 1
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 8 4 3 4 7/10 7/10 6/9
Wind direction W NO N S W W SW
Wind force (bft) 3 3 3 4 4 4 3


Long term, Thursday February 19, 2026 to Thursday February 26, 2026:
Gradually decreasing daily chance of precipitation to approximately 40%. Increasing
uncertainty in the temperature forecast with the chance of below and
above normal temperatures is about the same.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 08:25 UTC 120226.

Gale warnings:
German Bight Dogger
east to northeast 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
low, 975, over Germany moving soon to Poland. associated troughs will move across
the North Sea.

Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
west 4-5, soon increasing 5-6. rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
west 3-4, soon increasing 4-5, veering northwest. rain or drizzle. moderate to good,
first locally fog.

Humber
cyclonic 3-5, gradually mainly north 4-5. rain or drizzle. moderate to poor, first
locally fog, increasing moderate to good.

German Bight
east to northeast 5-6, first occasionally 7. rain or sleet. moderate to poor, in the
south risk of fog, later increasing moderate to good.

Dogger
east to northeast 5-6, first occasionally 7. rain or drizzle. moderate to good, in
precipitation possibly poor.


Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
west 5-6, soon decreasing 4-5, later decreasing east to northeast 2-4. occasionally
rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
northwest 4-5, soon decreasing mainly north 3-4, later veering northeast 3-4. occasionally rain or drizzle. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
north to northeast 4-5. occasionally rain or drizzle. good, first locally and in
precipitation moderate.

German Bight
northeast 5-6, decreasing 4-5. rain or sleet. moderate to poor, in the south risk of
fog, increasing good.

Dogger
northeast 5-6, soon decreasing 4-5. occasionally rain or drizzle. good, first locally and in precipitation moderate.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 15 February 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.6'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1025 hPa.
Midday: around 10.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 9.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1025 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.8'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.5 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 6.3'C, overcast, snow about 4.2 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 6.4'C, overcast, snow about 5.3 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1011 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around -2.8'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around -0.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around -2.7'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 2.2 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1010 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around -9.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around -6.6'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.8 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around -7.3'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.9 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1004 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.3'C, quite cloudy, snow about 2.3 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1002 hPa.
Midday: around 8.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 1.7 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 5.0'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.5 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1008 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around -7.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~88%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around -5.0'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.7 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around -7.2'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 2.1 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1010 hPa.

British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~994 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.7'C, overcast, snow about 2.1 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1000 hPa.
Midday: around 6.3'C, overcast, snow about 2.9 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~87%, and 994 hPa.
Night: around 5.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.9 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 995 hPa.

Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~995 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 998 hPa.
Midday: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.0 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~84%, and 995 hPa.
Night: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, W wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~82%, and 996 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around -5.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, NE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1002 hPa.
Midday: around -6.1'C, overcast - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around -6.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1005 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:13 am

Changeable weather with a high chance of rain. Sunday evening and Monday night first
(wet) snow. Temperatures around the long-term average.

Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Sunshine (%) 20 50 20 20 20 20 20
Precipitation probability (%) 60 10 90 100 70 70 80
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/2 0 2/6 4/9 1/3 1/5 3/11
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 -1 -4 1 2 0 0/5
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 4 3 2 7 7 6/9 6/11
Wind direction NO N S W W SW S
Wind force (bft) 3 3 4 4 4 3 4


Long term, Friday February 20, 2026 to Friday February 27, 2026:
Gradually decreasing daily chance of precipitation to approximately 40%. Increasing
uncertainty in temperature forecast.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 08:07 UTC 130226.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Low, 983, over Poland is moving eastwards away. Associated trough over the North Sea
is slowly moving southwards. A second trough will reach the northern part of the
North Sea in the night and will slowly move southwards.

Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
variable 2-4, increasing northeast 5-6, later increasing 6-7. occasional showers.
good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
east to northeast 4-5, increasing northeast 5-6. occasionally light rain. good, in
precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
northeast 4-5, later in the south possibly 6. occasionally light rain or sleet. good,
in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight Dogger
northeast 4-5. occasionally light rain or sleet. good, in precipitation moderate,
possibly poor.


Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 6-7, later decreasing 5-6. occasionally light rain. good, in precipitation
possibly moderate.

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

Humber
northeast 4-5, later in the northern part backing northwest 2-4. later in the northern part occasionally a wintry shower. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
northeast 4-5, gradually in the northern part decreasing variable 2-4. gradually in
the northern part occasionally a wintry shower. good, in precipitation moderate,
possibly poor.

Dogger
northeast 4-5, from the northern part gradually backing northwest. from the northern
part gradually occasionally a wintry shower. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 16 February 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.0'C, overcast, rain about 1.2 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1024 hPa.
Midday: around 12.6'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1024 hPa.
Night: around 11.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1024 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.6'C, overcast, snow about 2.9 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 8.6'C, overcast, snow about 4.4 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 7.0'C, overcast, snow about 1.9 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1011 hPa.

Central Europe: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
Dawn: around -3.4'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.2 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1003 hPa.
Midday: around 0.2'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 2.2 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1001 hPa.
Night: around -1.6'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.9 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1002 hPa.

Scandinavia: with low pressure nearby (~1001 hPa).
Dawn: around -6.4'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.7 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1001 hPa.
Midday: around -5.0'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.9 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1001 hPa.
Night: around -6.2'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.7 mm, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1003 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 7.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 3.1 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1003 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around -9.0'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.4 mm, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around -6.4'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 0.7 mm, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around -9.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1008 hPa.

British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 992 hPa.
Midday: around 5.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~75%, and 997 hPa.
Night: around 4.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, NW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1002 hPa.

Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~79%, and 996 hPa.
Midday: around 7.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, NW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around 6.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1007 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around -5.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around -5.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around -6.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1012 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 5:25 am

Quite changeable with (wet) snow in many places on Sunday, followed by some (winter) showers. Quite cold at first, but from Monday temperatures will rise values around the long-term average.

Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sunshine (%) 50 20 20 20 20 20 20
Precipitation probability (%) 10 90 100 70 70 80 70
Precipitation sum (mm) 0 2/6 4/9 1/3 1/5 3/11 0/3
Minimum temp. (gr. C) -1 -4 1 0 0 0/5 -2/4
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 3 2 6 5 4/9 6/11 4/9
Wind direction N S W W SW S W
Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 4 3 4 4


Long term, Saturday February 21, 2026 to Saturday February 28, 2026:
Likely to remain (slightly) variable. The temperature forecast is bad
insecure.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 08:08 UTC 140226.

Gale warnings:
There are no warnings.


Synopsis:
Weak trough over the Dogger and German Bight is moving southeastwards. Ridge over
the British Isles is moving to Germany. Complex low west of the British Isles is
changing little, 968. Associated trough will reach the North Sea at the end of the
period.

Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
north to northeast 5-6, decreasing 3-4, later variable 1-3. good.

Thames
northeast 4-5, in the south first 5-6, backing north 2-4, later variable 1-3. good.

Humber
mainly north 2-4, in the south first 4-5, backing northwest, decreasing 2-3, later
backing west to southwest. in the west occasional wintry showers. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
variable 2-4, from the north gradually south to southwest. especially in the northeast temporary occasional wintry showers. good, in precipitation moderate,
possibly poor.

Dogger
northwest 3-4, decreasing west to northwest 2-3, later backing southwest 3-4. in the
morning and afternoon occasional wintry showers. good, in precipitation moderate,
possibly poor.


Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
variable 1-3, soon increasing south 4-5, gradually south to southeast 5-6, later
possibly 7. later in the west rain or sleet. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

Thames
variable 1-3, soon increasing south to southwest 4-5, gradually south 5-6, later 6-7.
later in the west rain or sleet. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

Humber
west to southwest 3-4, from the west increasing 5-6, later south 6-7. in the east
risk of a wintry shower, from the west rain, possibly sleet. good, in precipitation
moderate to poor.

German Bight
south to southwest 2-4, increasing 4-5, later south 5-6, in the west possibly 7.
occasional wintry showers. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

Dogger
southwest 3-4, from the west increasing 5-6, gradually 6-7, later south 7, possibly
8. in the east risk of a wintry shower, from the west rain, possibly sleet. good, in
precipitation moderate to poor.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 17 February 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.9'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around 13.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1021 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.9'C, overcast, snow about 1.2 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 7.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 6.1'C, overcast, snow about 2.9 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1012 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around -1.8'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1002 hPa.
Midday: around 1.3'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.5 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around -1.2'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1006 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around -7.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1004 hPa.
Midday: around -5.5'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.5 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around -7.0'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.7 mm, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1007 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.7'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.8 mm, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1001 hPa.
Midday: around 7.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 2.2 mm, NW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1004 hPa.
Night: around 4.0'C, partly cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1006 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around -12.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around -7.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~68%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around -11.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1012 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.4'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 4.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.5 mm, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around 3.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1011 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.4'C, quite cloudy, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around 5.1'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around 4.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, E wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1010 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
Dawn: around -6.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around -5.3'C, overcast, hail about 1.8 mm, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1014 hPa.
Night: around -4.7'C, overcast, freezing rain about 3.2 mm, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1011 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 4:52 am

Today (wet) snow in many places, the following days some (winter) showers.
From Wednesday onwards it will be temporarily almost dry and occasionally sunny. Otherwise quite cold
later in the week light to moderate frost at night and early morning.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunshine (%) 20 20 20 20 50 60 20
Precipitation probability (%) 90 100 70 20 30 20 70
Precipitation sum (mm) 2/6 4/9 1/3 0/1 0/2 0/1 3/7
Minimum temp. (gr. C) -4 1 0 -1 -3 -4 -2/2
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 2 6 5 4 3 4 4/10
Wind direction S W NW NO NO SW SW
Wind force (bft) 4 4 4 3 4 4 4


Long term, Sunday February 22, 2026 to Sunday March 1, 2026:
A high chance (70%) of soft and slightly changeable conditions and a small chance
(30%) in mostly dry and fairly cold weather.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 07:35 UTC 150226.

Gale warnings:
Dogger
south 8

Dover Thames Humber German Bight
south to southeast 7



Synopsis:
Complex low, 967, west of the British Isles is moving towards the western coast of
Ireland. Associated trough over the west of the North Sea is moving eastwards to the
German Bight. Second low develops over the Forties at the end of the period, 985.

Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
south to southeast 5-6, especially first possibly 7, veering southwest 4-5, later
increasing west to southwest 5-6. rain, temporary possibly sleet, in the evening
from the west showers. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

Thames
south to southeast 5-6, temporary increasing 6-7, later in the western part veering
south to southwest 5, possibly 6. from the west rain, in the eastern part temporary
sleet or snow, later from the west showers. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

Humber
south to southeast 6-7, in the west decreasing 5-6, later in the western part veering mainly southwest 4-5. from the west rain, in the eastern part temporary
sleet or snow, later from the west showers. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

German Bight
south to southeast 5-6, in the west and gradually also elswhere 6-7. in the western
part gradually sleet or snow. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

Dogger
south 7, temporary possibly 8, in the west decreasing 5-6, later in the western part
veering mainly southwest 4-5. rain, in the east temporary sleet, later from the west
showers. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.


Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
west 5-6, temporary possibly 7. occasional showers, gradually increasing showery
with risk of thunderstorm or hail. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

Thames
west to southwest 4-6, in the east first south 5-6. occasional showers, gradually
increasing showery with risk of thunderstorm or hail. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

Humber
west to southwest 4-5, possibly 6, in the east especially first south to southeast
6-7. occasional rain or a shower. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

German Bight
south to southeast 5-7, later in the southwestern part decreasing mainly southwest
3-4. in the west showery rain, in the east sleet or snow. moderate to good, in precipitation poor.

Dogger
west to southwest 4-5, possibly 6, in the east especially first south to southeast
6-7. showery rain. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 18 February 2026

Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
Dawn: around 9.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 12.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1015 hPa.
Night: around 10.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1016 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.9'C, overcast, snow about 1.8 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 8.8'C, overcast, rain about 3.3 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around 7.1'C, overcast, rain about 5.7 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1002 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around -2.0'C, overcast, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1012 hPa.
Midday: around 1.3'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around -1.6'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.8 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1010 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around -8.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around -6.5'C, overcast, hail about 0.7 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around -8.1'C, overcast, hail about 0.6 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1010 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 7.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 3.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1013 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around -11.3'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.7 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around -6.9'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.3 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around -8.4'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 2.1 mm, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1011 hPa.

British Isles: with low pressure nearby (~1002 hPa).
Dawn: around 3.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, SE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 4.7'C, overcast, rain about 2.0 mm, SE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1002 hPa.
Night: around 4.3'C, overcast, rain about 2.3 mm, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1001 hPa.

Ireland: with low pressure nearby (~991 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.9 mm, SE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~84%, and 996 hPa.
Midday: around 7.1'C, overcast, snow about 5.4 mm, SE wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~87%, and 991 hPa.
Night: around 6.4'C, overcast, rain about 2.6 mm, ESE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 993 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around -4.3'C, overcast, hail about 2.0 mm, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1009 hPa.
Midday: around -3.7'C, overcast, hail about 2.0 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around -3.6'C, overcast, hail about 1.1 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1010 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:52 am

Quite cold with some (winter) showers in the first few days, then temporarily mainly dry and occasionally sun. Temperatures will rise sharply from Saturday but it remains variable.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Sunshine (%) 20 20 30 40 60 10 10
Precipitation probability (%) 100 70 20 40 20 80 80
Precipitation sum (mm) 4/9 1/3 0/2 0/5 0/2 5/10 1/6
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 1 0 -1 -3 -5 0/4 4/8
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 6 5 4 3 3 4/10 10/13
Wind direction W NW NO NO SW SW SW
Wind force (bft) 4 4 3 4 4 4 4


Long term, Monday February 23, 2026 to Monday March 2, 2026:
A high chance (80%) of (very) soft and slightly changeable conditions and a small chance (20%) of mostly dry and cold weather.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 20:08 UTC 150226.

Gale warnings:
German Bight Dogger
south to southeast 7

other districts:
no warning


Synopsis:
complex low west of the British Isles is filling gradually. second low developing
over Forties 988.

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

Thames
south 5-6 soon veering west. showers, risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
south to southeast 5-6, soon veering west 4-5. showers, risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
south to southeast 6-7, later decreasing 4-6. snow or sleet, later in the western
part occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

Dogger
south to southeast 5-7, veering west to southwest 4-5. rain then showers, in the
eastern part first snow or sleet. good, in precipitation moderate, first possibly
poor.


Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
Dover Thames
west 5-6. showers, risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate.

Humber
west 5-6 decreasing 4-5. showers, risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
southeast 5-6, in the western part west 3-5. showers, risk of hail and thunderstorm.
moderate to poor, in the western part occasionally good.

Dogger
west to northwest 4-5. showers, risk of hail and thunderstorm. good, in precipitation moderate.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 19 February 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1018 hPa.
Midday: around 10.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around 9.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1023 hPa.

France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.2'C, overcast, snow about 3.0 mm, W wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1000 hPa.
Midday: around 7.7'C, overcast, snow about 3.2 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around 6.7'C, overcast, snow about 2.2 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1010 hPa.

Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around -2.5'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 1.3 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 0.8'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 2.6 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around -1.6'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 2.3 mm, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1010 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1012 hPa).
Dawn: around -8.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around -6.5'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.7 mm, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1012 hPa.
Night: around -8.2'C, quite cloudy, hail about 0.9 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1008 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1011 hPa.
Midday: around 9.0'C, overcast, rain about 2.7 mm, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1008 hPa.
Night: around 5.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 3.1 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1008 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around -8.2'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.3 mm, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around -5.1'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.4 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around -7.0'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around 4.4'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1000 hPa.
Midday: around 5.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.6 mm, SE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around 5.1'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1007 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.4'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~87%, and 997 hPa.
Midday: around 7.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, WNW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around 7.2'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1006 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
Dawn: around -3.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around -2.8'C, quite cloudy, hail about 0.9 mm, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1010 hPa.
Night: around -2.9'C, overcast, hail about 0.5 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1009 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:31 am

Cold at first, with possible (wet) snow for some time in the middle or on Thursday
south. Furthermore, it is dry and quite sunny. Temperatures will increase from Saturday
It will be very changeable, with lots of clouds and rain from time to time
or showers.

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Sunshine (%) 30 70 40 50 10 10 20
Precipitation probability (%) 70 20 50 60 80 80 50
Precipitation sum (mm) 1/3 0/2 0/5 0/2 5/10 1/6 1/5
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 0 -1 -3 -5 0/4 4/8 8
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 5 4 3 3 4/10 10/13 12
Wind direction NW NO NO SW SW SW W
Wind force (bft) 4 3 4 4 4 4 4


Long term, Tuesday February 24, 2026 to Tuesday March 3, 2026:
A high chance (80%) of (very) soft and slightly changeable conditions and a small chance (20%) of mostly dry and cold weather.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 08:32 UTC 170226.

Gale warnings:
Humber Dogger
northwest 8

German Bight
north to northwest 7

Thames
northwest 7

Dover:
no warning


Synopsis:
low, 998, over German Bight moving to Poland and is filling gradually. Troughs will
move southeastwards across the North Sea. Ridge over the Irish sea moving to German
Bight.

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

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

Humber
northwest 6-7, first occasionally 8, later decreasing north to northwest 4-5. occasional showers. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
west to northwest 5-6, soon increasing cyclonic 5-7, later north to northeast 4-6.
occasional showers, in the northeastern part then sleet or snow. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor, in the eastern part also locally poor.

Dogger
northwest 7-8, decreasing north 5-6, later north to northeast 4-5. especially first
showers. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


Forecast valid Tuesday 21:00 till Wednesday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northeast 3-4, soon backing east to southeast 4-5, occasionally 6. in the south
occasional rain. good, in precipitation moderate.

Thames
north to northwest 4-5, backing east to southeast 3-4, later increasing 5-6. good.

Humber
north to northwest 4-5, backing east to southeast 3-4, later increasing 4-5. first
risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
north to northeast 4-5, first in the south 5-6, backing east 3-4, later variable 2-4.
first risk of a shower, in the eastern part occasionally sleet or snow. good, in
the southeastern part first moderate to poor, in precipitation moderate, possibly
poor.

Dogger
north to northeast 4-5, backing east to southeast 3-4, later increasing 4-5. first
risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate.


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* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 20 February 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1029 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1027 hPa.
Midday: around 11.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1029 hPa.
Night: around 8.9'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1029 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
Dawn: around 6.2'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 8.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1025 hPa.
Night: around 7.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1024 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around -3.2'C, quite cloudy, mixed rain and snow about 1.1 mm, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1017 hPa.
Midday: around 0.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.9 mm, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around -1.7'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1021 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
Dawn: around -8.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1013 hPa.
Midday: around -5.8'C, overcast, mixed rain and snow about 0.8 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1011 hPa.
Night: around -6.6'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.3 mm, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1008 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 2.6 mm, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1007 hPa.
Midday: around 7.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, snow about 2.5 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1013 hPa.
Night: around 4.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1017 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
Dawn: around -7.2'C, overcast, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~85%, and 1015 hPa.
Midday: around -4.3'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.8 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.
Night: around -7.0'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.8 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1019 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
Dawn: around 5.8'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 7.8'C, overcast, rain about 2.8 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1006 hPa.
Night: around 7.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1006 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.4'C, overcast, rain about 2.1 mm, SSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 10.0'C, overcast - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 2.6 mm, WSW wind, force 6 (strong breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1007 hPa.
Night: around 9.3'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1010 hPa.

Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around -1.7'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around -1.7'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.6 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around -2.2'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.6 mm, N wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1006 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:28 am

On Friday the cold air is driven away and it rains for some time. From Saturday temperatures are rising sharply and it is changing, with lots of clouds and rain or showers from time to time.

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Sunshine (%) 50 20 20 10 10 20 20
Precipitation probability (%) 20 50 60 80 80 50 70
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/2 0/5 0/2 5/10 1/6 1/5 0/2
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 0 0 -4/-1 5 4/8 8 5/8
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 4 3 3/6 9 10/13 12 12/15
Wind direction NO NO SW SW SW SW W SW
Wind force (bft) 3 4 4 4 4 4 4


Long term, Wednesday February 25, 2026 to Wednesday March 4, 2026:
A high chance (70%) of (very) soft and slightly changeable conditions and a small chance (30%) of a transition to drier and colder weather.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 08:10 UTC 180226.

Gale warnings:
Thames
east to southeast 8

Dover Humber Dogger
east to southeast 7

German Bight:
no warning


Synopsis:
Weak high, 1015, over German Bight moving eastwards away. Low, 991, southwest of
Ireland moving to the Channel. Associated trough will reach the southern part of the
North Sea at the end of the period.

Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
east to southeast 5-6, possibly 7, increasing 6-7. especially later rain. good, in
precipitation moderate.

Thames
east to southeast 5-6, increasing 6-7, later possibly 8. later in the southern part
rain, possibly sleet. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Humber
east to southeast 5-6, increasing 6-7. good.

German Bight
east to southeast 2-4, from the west gradually increasing 5-6, later in the western
part 6-7. good.

Dogger
southeast 4-5, soon increasing 5-6, from the south increasing 6-7. good.


Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
east to southeast 6-7, soon decreasing 5-6, decreasing 4-5, later 3-4. rain. good,
in precipitation moderate.

Thames
east to southeast 6-7, possibly 8. rain, in the coastal area snow or sleet. good, in
precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Humber
east to southeast 6-7, possibly 8. in the southern part occasional rain, possibly
sleet. good, in precipitation moderate.

German Bight
east to southeast 5-6, especially in the western part 6-7. good.

Dogger
east to southeast 6-7. good.


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

* * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
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WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 21 February 2026

Iberia: under high pressure (~1030 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.2'C, partly cloudy, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1029 hPa.
Midday: around 13.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1030 hPa.
Night: around 9.8'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1029 hPa.

France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
Dawn: around 7.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1026 hPa.
Midday: around 10.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1027 hPa.
Night: around 8.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1026 hPa.

Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
Dawn: around -0.8'C, overcast, snow about 0.7 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1020 hPa.
Midday: around 3.9'C, overcast, snow about 1.5 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1020 hPa.
Night: around 2.2'C, overcast, snow about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1021 hPa.

Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1005 hPa).
Dawn: around -5.2'C, overcast, freezing rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1004 hPa.
Midday: around -3.4'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1005 hPa.
Night: around -4.8'C, quite cloudy, freezing rain about 0.6 mm, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1005 hPa.

Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
Dawn: around 2.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.
Midday: around 6.2'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.6 mm, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1023 hPa.
Night: around 3.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1022 hPa.

Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
Dawn: around -8.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1023 hPa.
Midday: around -4.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1022 hPa.
Night: around -6.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1021 hPa.

British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 8.2'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1008 hPa.
Midday: around 9.3'C, overcast, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 9.1'C, overcast, rain about 2.4 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1007 hPa.

Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1009 hPa).
Dawn: around 10.0'C, overcast, rain about 1.0 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1010 hPa.
Midday: around 10.9'C, overcast, rain about 2.7 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1009 hPa.
Night: around 10.0'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1009 hPa.

Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
Dawn: around -3.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1006 hPa.
Midday: around -2.1'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1003 hPa.
Night: around -1.9'C, overcast, freezing rain about 1.2 mm, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~79%, and 999 hPa.

* * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

Expectation (medium) long term

Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:53 am

From the weekend onwards (very) mild and changeable, with lots of clouds and of some time
to occasional rain or showers. There is also quite a lot of wind, especially in the coastal areas. On
Monday and Tuesday it may be temporarily drier with more room for it
the sun.

Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Sunshine (%) 20 20 10 10 20 20 20
Precipitation probability (%) 50 60 80 80 50 70 50
Precipitation sum (mm) 0/5 0/2 5/10 1/6 1/5 0/2 1/4
Minimum temp. (gr. C) 0 -4/-1 5 4/8 8 5/8 9
Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 3 3/6 9 10/13 12 12/15 15
Wind direction NE SW SW SW SW W SW SW
Wind force (bft) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4


Long term, Thursday February 26, 2026 to Thursday March 5, 2026:
A high chance (75%) of (very) soft and changeable conditions and a small one chance (25%) of a transition to drier and colder weather.

* * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

North Sea shipping forecast

Issued by KNMI at 08:31 UTC 190226.

Gale warnings:
Thames Humber German Bight Dogger
east to southeast 7

Dover:
no warning


Synopsis:
low, 993, over northern France moving eastwards and is gradually filling. associated
trough over Thames and Dover is stationary and will dissipate soon. in the evening a
col will reach the west of the North Sea and is soon followed by a weak trough.

Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
Dover
north to northeast 3-4, backing northwest. occasional rain. good, in precipitation
possibly moderate.

Thames
east to southeast 6-7, soon decreasing 5-6, later from the southwest veering northwest. first rain, in the coastal area risk of snow or sleet. good in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Humber
east to southeast 6-7, from the west decreasing 4-5, gradually veering south to
southeast. later from the west rain or sleet. good in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
east to southeast 6-7. good.

Dogger
east to southeast 6-7, gradually veering south to southeast 6-7. later from the west
rain or sleet. good in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
Dover
northwest 3-4, occasionally 5, gradually backing west to southwest. good.

Thames
southeast 5-6, from the southwest veering northwest 3-4, later backing west to southwest. occasionally light rain. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

Humber
south to southeast 5-6, from the west veering west to southwest 4-,. occasional rain
or sleet. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

German Bight
southeast 6-7, gradually veering south. from the west rain or sleet, in the coastal
area risk of snow. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

Dogger
south to southeast 6-7, from the west gradually decreasing west to southwest 4-5.
occasional rain or sleet. good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.


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