Réamhaisnéis limistear na farraige

Forecast valid from: 18:00, Saturday 18 May 2024 until 18:00, Sunday 19 May 2024

Small Craft Warning

Northerly winds will reach force 6 at times today (Saturday) on Irish coasts from Mizen Head to Valentia to Slyne Head and also on Irish coasts from Fair Head to Belfast Lough to Strangford Lough.

Gale Warning

Nil

Meteorological Situation at 15:00 UTC

The Azores High extends a ridge of high pressure (1028hPa) up over the country. A weak front lies over Ireland.

Small Craft Warning: In effect

Heavy Swell (>4m) : Nil

Wave Height Forecast

Forecast for all Irish coastal waters and the Irish Sea

Wind: Northerly force 4 to 6, strongest for northeast and southwest areas. Soon northerly or variable force 3 to 5.

Weather: Becoming mostly fair. Areas of mist further south for a time today. Cloud and patchy drizzle for northwestern areas later.

Visibility: Mainly good, decreasing moderate in any precipitation or mist.

Outlook for a further 24 hours until 18:00, Monday 20 May 2024

Mostly moderate northerly winds easing light and variable Sunday night. Fair or fine, outside of local mist/fog.

Forecast issued at: 18:00, Saturday 18 May 2024

All times are local unless specified