Sea Area Forecast
Forecast valid from: 12:00, Saturday 12 October 2024 until 12:00, Sunday 13 October 2024
Small Craft Warning
Westerly winds, veering northwest, will reach force 6 or higher today (Saturday) and into tonight on Irish coasts from Rossan Point to Strangford Lough to Hook Head
Gale Warning
Northwesterly winds will reach gale force 8 this afternoon and evening (Saturday) on Irish coastal waters from Malin Head to Fair Head to Strangford Lough and on the north Irish Sea.
Meteorological Situation at 09:00 UTC
A depression of 994hPa, centred over Scotland, steers its associated cold front down across Ireland. A ridge of high pressure will build from the Atlantic, as it moves away into the Norwegian Sea this evening.
Gale Warning: In effect
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : Nil
Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Rossan Point to Strangford Lough to Hook Head and the Irish Sea.
Wind: Northwest force 6 to gale force 8 imminent, strongest for northeast areas. Soon moderating force 5 or 6. Later decreasing variable force 2 to 4.
Weather: Showery rain, heavy for a time. Fair soon.
Visibility: Moderate or poor in rain or showers, otherwise good.
Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Hook Head to Loop Head to Rossan Point
Wind: West veering northwest force 4 or 5 and gusty. Soon decreasing variable force 3 or less. Later increasing southeast force 5 to 6.
Weather: Scattered showery rain. Fair soon.
Visibility: Moderate or poor in rain or showers, otherwise good.
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 12:00, Monday 14 October 2024
Low pressure will track to the south of Ireland, feeding in an active weather front to southern sea areas and to the Irish Sea. Southeasterly or variable winds will strengthen for all sea areas, reaching near gale for south and southeast areas.
Forecast issued at: 12:00, Saturday 12 October 2024
All times are local unless specified
