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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 03:00UTC Saturday , 26 April 2025 for the period ending 06:00UTC Monday.

General Situation

At 00:00UTC low, 989mb, southwest of Iceland, slow-moving, with associated fronts affecting the area today. High, 1027mb, near the Azores, expected to extend a ridge across the area on Sunday.

Forecast from 06:00UTC Saturday to 06:00UTC Sunday.

Wind: North 3 to 4, decreasing 2 to 3 overnight, becoming variable 1 to 2 later.

Sea state: Smooth or slight, with a low swell.

Weather: Patchy rain and drizzle in the west, clearing by mid-afternoon. Risk of mist for a time overnight.

Visibility: Moderate to good, locally poor at times.

Outlook from 06:00UTC Sunday to 06:00UTC Monday.

Wind: Variable or northwest 1 to 2, occasionally 3 to 4 at first, veering east 2 to 3 overnight.

Sea state: Smooth to slight, with a low swell.

Weather: Risk of mist or fog patches overnight.

Visibility: Good, perhaps locally poor or very poor.

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