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 03:00UTC Thursday , 29 May 2025 for the period ending 06:00UTC Saturday.
General Situation
At 00:00UTC low, 1000mb, 300 miles west of Ireland, expected over Sweden by midday Friday, with associated fronts affecting the area at times.
Forecast from 06:00UTC Thursday to 06:00UTC Friday.
Wind: Southwest 3 to 4, occasionally 5 in the north of the area this morning, locally variable 1 to 3 from mid-afternoon.
Sea state: Smooth or slight with a low swell, occasionally moderate mid-Channel.
Weather: Occasional drizzle and mist, clearing for a time, especially in the south.
Visibility: Moderate to good, occasionally poor.
Outlook from 06:00UTC Friday to 06:00UTC Saturday.
Wind: West to southwest 2 to 3, veering northwest 3 to 4 for a time later, locally variable 1 to 3 throughout.
Sea state: Smooth or slight with a low swell.
Weather: Occasional drizzle and mist, clearing for a time during the afternoon.
Visibility: Moderate to good, occasionally poor.
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