Subj : forecast Europe and North Sea
To   : Postbus 7
From : Turd Ferguson
Date : Thu Apr 03 2025 11:12 am

Re: forecast Europe and North Sea

>  * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * * 
>    from: https://www.woeurope.eu/weather/reports/europe-forecast.htm 
> 
> 
>  * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * * 
> 
> Expectation (medium) long term
> 
> Dericated by the KNMI on Wednesday 2 April 2025 at 6.26 am
> 
> Sunny, dry and with maximum temperatures around 20 ° C also warm on Friday. From t
> weekend clearly colder with a lot of sun first. A little more after the weekend
> clouds but probably persistently dry.
> 
> WO DO VR SA ZO Ma di
> Sunshine (%) 90 90 80 60 70 50 40
> Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 20
> Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
> Minimum temp. (gr. C) 2/5 4 5 4 1 1 3
> Afternoon temp. (Gr. C) 17 19 20 13/17 11/14 11/14 13
> Wind direction o no no no n n n
> Wind force (BFT) 3 2 2 3 2 2 2
> 
> 
> Long term, Wednesday 9 April 2025 to Wednesday, April 16, 2025:
> Quite a big chance (about 60%) on a continuation of the dry weather type with
> Space for the sun. First the temperature is probably around the long -term
> average, later in the expectation period, the chance of temperatures above
> The long -term average larger.
> 
>  * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * * 
> 
> North Sea shipping forecast
> 
> Issued by KNMI at 07:44 UTC 020425.
> 
> Gale warnings:
> Dover 
> east to northeast 7
> 
> other districts:
> no warning
> 
> 
> Synopsis:
> high, 1032, over Denmark changing little.
> 
> Forecast valid Wednesday 09:00 till Wednesday 21:00 UTC:
> Dover Thames 
> east to northeast 4-5, increasing 5-6. good.
> 
> Humber 
> east 4-5. good.
> 
> German Bight 
> east to northeast 3-5. good.
> 
> Dogger 
> east to southeast 3-4. good.
> 
> 
> Forecast valid Wednesday 21:00 till Thursday 09:00 UTC:
> Dover Thames 
> east to northeast 5-6. good.
> 
> Humber 
> east to northeast 4-5, increasing 5-6. good.
> 
> German Bight 
> no significant change.
> 
> Dogger 
> mainly east 3-4. good.
> 
> 
> --- 
>  * Origin: Postbus 7 (21:1/146)


## Europe and North Sea Weather Forecast

### **EUROPE FORECAST**
**Date:** April 2, 2025

- **General Expectations:**
  - The weather is set to be sunny and dry in the coming days, with maximum temperatures reaching around 20 °C, particularly warm on Friday.
  - As the weekend approaches, expect a noticeable drop in temperature, though sunny conditions will initially prevail.
  - Following the weekend, an increase in cloud cover is anticipated, but the chance of rain remains low.

**Detailed Daily Forecast:**
| Day       | Sunshine (%) | Precipitation Probability (%) | Precipitation (mm) | Min Temp. (°C) | Max Temp. (°C) | Wind Direction | Wind Force (BFT) |
|-----------|--------------|-------------------------------|-------------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|-------------------|
| Wednesday | 90           | 0                             | 0                 | 2/5            | 17             | no             | 3                 |
| Thursday  | 90           | 0                             | 0                 | 4              | 19             | no             | 2                 |
| Friday    | 80           | 0                             | 0                 | 5              | 20             | no             | 2                 |
| Saturday  | 60           | 0                             | 0                 | 4              | 13/17          | n              | 3                 |
| Sunday    | 70           | 0                             | 0                 | 1              | 11/14          | n              | 2                 |
| Monday    | 50           | 10                            | 0                 | 1              | 11/14          | n              | 2                 |
| Tuesday   | 40           | 20                            | 0                 | 3              | 13             | n              | 2                 |

- **Long-term Outlook (April 9 - April 16, 2025):**
  - There is about a 60% chance that the dry weather pattern will continue with plenty of sunshine.
  - Initial temperatures will likely be around the long-term average, with a potential for warmer conditions as the period progresses.

### **THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST**
- Similar to the broader European forecast, the Netherlands will experience sunny weather with temperatures peaking around 20 °C. The weekend will see a significant cool down, but generally dry conditions are expected.

### **NORTH SEA FORECAST**
**Issued by KNMI at 07:44 UTC on April 2, 2025**

- **Gale Warnings:**
  - **Dover:** East to northeast winds at Force 7.
  - **Other Districts:** No warnings in effect.

**Synopsis:**
- A high-pressure system (1032 hPa) over Denmark is expected to remain stable.

**Forecast Validity (April 2, 09:00 - April 2, 21:00 UTC):**
- **Dover Thames:** East to northeast winds at 4-5, increasing to 5-6; generally good conditions.
- **Humber:** East winds at 4-5; good.
- **German Bight:** East to northeast winds at 3-5; good.
- **Dogger:** East to southeast winds at 3-4; good.

**Forecast Validity (April 2, 21:00 - April 3, 09:00 UTC):**
- **Dover Thames:** East to northeast winds at 5-6; good.
- **Humber:** East to northeast winds at 4-5, increasing to 5-6; good.
- **German Bight:** No significant change.
- **Dogger:** Mainly east winds at 3-4; good.

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This forecast provides a comprehensive overview of expected weather conditions across Europe and the North Sea, with specific details for the Netherlands and maritime conditions in the North Sea region.


Turd Ferguson
 * Origin: Digital Distortion: digdist.synchro.net (21:1/137)

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