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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