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The general synopsis for UK
At 131200UTC, low 66 north 19 west 983 expected 63 north 24 west 981 by 141200UTC. Low 57 north 09 west 989 losing its identity by same time. Low 57 north 37 west 990 losing its identity by that time. at 131200UTC, new low expected 49 north 37 west 1004 by 141200UTC.
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iHigh seas forecast and storm warnings explained
Sole
- Wind
- Northwesterly, becoming cyclonic later, 4 to 6.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough.
- Weather
- Fair, occasionally rain later.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good.
Shannon
- Wind
- West or southwest 4 to 6.
- Sea state
- Rough, becoming moderate or rough later.
- Weather
- Occasional rain.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good.
Rockall
- Wind
- West or northwest, backing southwest, 4 to 6, increasing 6 to gale 8 later.
- Sea state
- Rough, occasionally very rough at first and later.
- Weather
- Rain later.
- Visibility
- Good, occasional poor later.
Bailey
- Wind
- West or northwest, backing southwest, 4 to 6, increasing 6 to gale 8 later.
- Sea state
- Rough, occasionally very rough at first and later.
- Weather
- Rain later.
- Visibility
- Good, occasional poor later.
Faeroes
- Wind
- Cyclonic 5 to 7, becoming southerly or southwesterly 4 to 6, increasing 7 or gale 8 later.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough, occasionally very rough later.
- Weather
- Rain or drizzle.
- Visibility
- Good, occasionally poor.
Southeast Iceland
- Wind
- Cyclonic 5 to 7, becoming southerly or southwesterly 4 to 6.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough.
- Weather
- Rain or drizzle.
- Visibility
- Good, occasionally poor.
East Northern Section
- Wind
- Cyclonic 4 to 6, occasionally 7.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough.
- Weather
- Fair at first, occasional rain, squally showers later.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally poor.
In north
- Wind
- southwesterly 4 to 6 increasing 7 or gale 8, occasionally severe gale 9 later in north.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough, become rough or very rough.
- Weather
- Occasional rain then squally showers.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally poor.
In south
West Northern Section
- Wind
- Cyclonic 3 to 5, occasionally 6 in south.
- Sea state
- Moderate, occasionally rough in south.
- Weather
- Rain or showers, fog patches at first in northwest, becoming mainly fair later.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally very poor at first in northwest.
In north
- Wind
- Cyclonic 6 to gale 8, becoming west 4 to 6 later, increasing 7 or gale 8 later in west.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough, occasionally very rough later in south.
- Weather
- Occasional rain or showers, becoming mainly fair later.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally poor until later.
In south
East Central Section
- Wind
- Westerly or southwesterly 4 to 6, increasing 7 at times in north, becoming cyclonic 6 to gale 8 later in west.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough, occasionally very rough in north and east.
- Weather
- Occasional rain, squally showers later, perhaps thundery.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally poor.
West Central Section
- Wind
- Westerly 4 to 6, but 7 or gale 8 at first in north, becoming cyclonic 6 to gale 8 in south.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough.
- Weather
- Occasional rain, perhaps thundery in south.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally poor.
Denmark Strait
- Wind
- Cyclonic 4 to 6, occasionally 7 at first in north, becoming variable 3 or 4 later in east.
- Sea state
- Slight or moderate, occasionally rough at first in east, rain or drizzle with fog patches.
- Weather
- Moderate to very poor.
North Iceland
- Wind
- Cyclonic, 3 to 5, occasionally 6 at first.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough, occasionally slight in north.
- Weather
- Extensive fog, rain or drizzle later.
- Visibility
- Poor or very poor, occasionally moderate later.
In north
- Wind
- Cyclonic 3 to 5, but southwesterly 4 to 6 at first in east, increasing 6 to gale 8 later in southeast.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough, occasionally very rough at first.
- Weather
- Rain or drizzle with fog banks.
- Visibility
- Moderate to very poor.
In south
Norwegian Basin
- Wind
- Southerly or southeasterly 4 to 6, but variable 3 or 4 at first in east, occasionally 7 later.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough, occasionally slight in far east.
- Weather
- Rain at times, becoming mainly fair later.
- Visibility
- Good, occasionally poor.
Outlook for following 24 hours
Severe gales expected in East Northern Section, with gales in all other areas except Sole, Denmark Strait and north Iceland.
Unscheduled storm warnings are broadcast via Safetynet and in bulletin WONT54 EGRR available via some internet and ftpmail outlets
The high seas forecast information
High seas forecasts are issued twice daily at 0930 and 2130 GMT and cover the next 24 hours and outlooks for the following 24 hours.
The part of the North Atlantic known as Metarea I is divided into twelve sea areas, six of which are also in the Shipping forecast.
The high seas forecast contains a general synopsis and sea-area forecasts containing forecast wind direction and force, weather and visibility for the next 24 hours with an outlook for the following 24 hours.
High seas forecast and storm warnings map
Marine forecasts disclaimer
In the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for the provision of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) to ships at sea, which includes the broadcast of warnings and forecasts. The Met Office initiates warnings and prepares routine forecasts for dissemination on behalf of the MCA.
Caution: The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed.
Please refer to GMDSS services, INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. When using these web pages, always check that the page on your screen is not from your cache. Use the Refresh or Reload button if in any doubt.
