High seas forecast
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For the period until
Storm warnings
At 161200UTC, low 52 north 48 west 974 expected 61 north 41 west 971 by 171200UTC. Westerly winds are expected to reach storm force 10 in the far west of West Northern Section, between 59 north and 61 north, after 171800UTC
General synopsis
At 161200UTC, low 52 north 48 west 974 expected 61 north 41 west 971 by 171200UTC. High 50 north 19 west 1034 expected 56 north 06 west 1039 by same time. Low 68 north 17 west 1005 moving steadily eastwards, losing its identity
Area forecasts for the next 24 hours
Sole
North veering east 3 to 5. Rough, occasionally moderate later. Showers in east. Good.
Shannon
Variable 2 to 4, becoming southeast 3 to 5 later. Rough, occasionally moderate later. Fair. Good.
Rockall
Variable 2 to 4, becoming south 4 to 6 later. Rough, occasionally moderate later. Fair. Good.
Bailey
West backing south 4 to 6. Rough. Showers. Good.
Faeroes
West backing southwest 4 to 6. Rough, occasionally very rough at first. Showers at first. Good.
Southeast Iceland
Westerly backing southwesterly 4 to 6. Rough, occasionally very rough at first. Showers. Good.
East Northern Section
In northeast
Southwesterly 4 to 6, backing southerly or southeasterly 6 to gale 8, occasionally severe gale 9 later. Rough, becoming very rough or high later. Fair at first, then occasional rain. Moderate or good, occasionally poor later.
In southwest
Southerly or southwesterly 5 to 7, backing southeasterly 7 to severe gale 9, then veering southerly or southwesterly 6 to gale 8 later. Rough, becoming very rough or high. Fair at first, then rain at times. Good, becoming moderate or poor.
West Northern Section
In far northwest
Cyclonic 5 to 7. Very rough. Rain at times, but snow at first near greenland. Moderate or poor, occasionally very poor at first near greenland.
In rest of area
Southerly or southeasterly, veering westerly or southwesterly later, 7 to severe gale 9, occasionally storm 10 later in far west. Very rough or high, occasionally very high at first in north. Rain at times, showers later in southwest. Moderate or poor.
East Central Section
In east
Southerly or southeasterly 3 to 5, increasing 6 to gale 8. Moderate or rough, occasionally very rough in north. Rain later. Good, occasionally poor later.
In west
Southeasterly 6 to gale 8, occasionally severe gale 9 in north, veering westerly or northwesterly 4 to 6 later. Rough or very rough. Rain at times, fair later in west. Moderate or good, occasionally poor.
West Central Section
Southerly or southeasterly 7 to severe gale 9, veering westerly or southwesterly 6 to gale 8, then veering northwesterly 4 to 6 later in southeast. Rough or very rough in south, very rough or high in north. Rain at first, then showers, fair later. Moderate or good, occasionally poor at first.
Denmark Strait
In north
Variable 2 to 4, becoming cyclonic 3 to 5 later. Moderate or rough. Sleet or snow later. Good, occasionally poor later.
In south
Variable 2 to 4, becoming cyclonic 5 to 7, then easterly or southeasterly 7 to severe gale 9 later. Moderate or rough at first in northeast, otherwise very rough or high. Mainly fair at first, then rain at times, turning to sleet or snow near greenland. Good, becoming moderate or poor, occasionally very poor near greenland.
North Iceland
In far northwest
Variable 2 to 4. Moderate, occasionally rough. Fair. Good.
In rest of area
Westerly or northwesterly, backing southwesterly, 4 to 6, backing southerly 6 to gale 8 later in south. Moderate or rough, occasionally very rough in south. Showers, wintry in north. Good, occasionally moderate.
Norwegian Basin
Northwesterly backing westerly 4 or 5, occasionally 6 at first. Rough, occasionally very rough at first. Showers at first. Good.
Outlook for following 24 hours
Storms expected in West Northern Section. Gales or severe gales expected in all other areas except Sole and Shannon.
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Storm warnings
Storm warnings, issued by the Met Office, on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
West Northern Section.
Issued:
At 161200UTC, low 52 north 48 west 974 expected 61 north 41 west 971 by 171200UTC. Westerly winds are expected to reach storm force 10 in the far west of West Northern Section, between 59 north and 61 north, after 171800UTC.