High seas forecast and storm warnings
The general synopsis for UK
At 080000UTC, high 44 north 17 west 1024 expected 49 north 12 west 1022 by 090000UTC. Low 55 north 37 west 993 expected 62 north 28 west 994 by same time. Low 63 north 32 west 992 losing its identity by that time. at 080000UTC, high 41 north 52 west 1025 expected 39 north 42 west 1027 by 090000UTC. New low expected 43 north 25 west 1015 by same time
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High seas forecast and storm warnings map
Sole
- Wind
- Variable, mainly northerly, 2 to 4, becoming northerly 4 or 5 later in east.
- Sea state
- Slight occasionally moderate.
- Weather
- Drizzle.
- Visibility
- Good, occasionally poor.
Shannon
- Wind
- Southerly or southwesterly 2 to 4, occasionally 5 later in northwest.
- Sea state
- Moderate.
- Weather
- Drizzle.
- Visibility
- Good, occasionally poor.
Rockall
- Wind
- South or southwest 3 to 5, occasionally 6.
- Sea state
- Moderate, occasionally rough.
- Weather
- Drizzle, fog patches.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally very poor.
Bailey
- Wind
- South or southwest 3 to 5, occasionally 6.
- Sea state
- Moderate, occasionally rough.
- Weather
- Drizzle, fog patches.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally very poor.
Faeroes
- Wind
- Southwesterly 3 to 5.
- Sea state
- Moderate, occasionally slight just east of faeroe isles.
- Weather
- Drizzle, fog patches.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally very poor.
Southeast Iceland
- Wind
- Southwesterly 3 to 5, occasionally 6 later.
- Sea state
- Moderate.
- Weather
- Drizzle, fog patches.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally very poor.
East Northern Section
- Wind
- Southerly or southwesterly 4 to 6, increasing 7 for a time in southwest, becoming cyclonic later in northwest.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough, occasionally very rough in southwest.
- Weather
- Occasional rain and drizzle with fog patches, showers later.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally very poor.
West Northern Section
- Wind
- Cyclonic, becoming westerly in south, 5 to 7, decreasing 3 to 5 in north.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough, occasionally very rough in southeast.
- Weather
- Occasional rain or showers.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good occasionally poor.
East Central Section
- Wind
- Cyclonic, mainly southerly or southwesterly, 4 to 6.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough, occasionally slight in far southeast.
- Weather
- Occasional rain or thundery showers, fog patches.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally very poor.
West Central Section
In north of area
- Wind
- Cyclonic 5 to 7, becoming westerly or southwesterly 4 to 6.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough, occasionally very rough at first.
- Weather
- Occasional rain at first.
- Visibility
- Good, occasionally moderate at first.
In south of area
- Wind
- Westerly or northwesterly, becoming cyclonic, 3 to 5, occasionally 6 at first in southeast.
- Sea state
- Moderate, but rough at first in northwest.
- Weather
- Occasional rain or thundery showers at first in far southeast, then showers.
- Visibility
- Good, occasionally poor at first in far southeast.
Denmark Strait
- Wind
- Variable 2 to 4 in far northeast, otherwise cyclonic 4 to 6, occasionally 7 in southwest, decreasing 2 to 4.
- Sea state
- Slight or moderate, occasionally rough in south.
- Weather
- Occasional rain and drizzle, extensive fog in north and west.
- Visibility
- Poor or very poor, occasionally good in south and east.
North Iceland
- Wind
- Cyclonic 3 to 5, occasionally 6 in southeast.
- Sea state
- Moderate, but slight at first in northwest.
- Weather
- Occasional rain or drizzle, fog banks becoming extensive.
- Visibility
- Poor or very poor, occasionally good.
Norwegian Basin
- Wind
- Westerly or northwesterly at first in east, otherwise southerly or southwesterly 3 to 5.
- Sea state
- Moderate, occasionally rough at first in northeast.
- Weather
- Occasional rain or drizzle, fog patches in west.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally poor, but very poor in west.
Outlook for the following 24 hours
No gales expected.
Unscheduled storm warnings are broadcast via Safetynet and in bulletin WONT54 EGRR available via some internet and ftpmail outlets
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.
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.
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