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Channel Islands shipping forecast

For the area bounded by latitude 50°N, the French coast between Cap de la Hague and Ile de Brehat and longitude 3°W.

Issued by Jersey Met at 09:00UTC Saturday , 20 April 2024 for the period ending 12:00UTC Monday.

General Situation

At 06:00UTC high, 1030mb, over centered over Ireland intensifying to 1035mb and drifting west.

Forecast from 12:00UTC Saturday to 12:00UTC Sunday.

Wind: Northeast 3 to 4, occasionally 5, becoming 4 to 5 overnight, perhaps briefly 6 in the far west of the area Sunday morning.

Sea state: Moderate, perhaps, rather rough in the west.

Weather: Fine becoming fair.

Visibility: Good or very good.

Outlook from 12:00UTC Sunday to 12:00UTC Monday.

Wind: Northeast 4 to 5.

Sea state: Moderate, perhaps, rather rough in the west.

Weather: Risk of isolated showers from early evening.

Visibility: Good or very good.

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