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 , 03 September 2026 for the period ending 06:00UTC Saturday.
Forecast from 06:00UTC Thursday to 06:00UTC Friday.
Wind: West to southwest 4 to 5, occasionally 6 mid-Channel, mainly later, locally 2 to 3 in the far south of the area this afternoon and evening.
Sea state: Slight to moderate, occasionally rather rough mid-Channel, mainly later.
Weather: Patchy rain or drizzle, mainly in the northwest, with a risk of mist or fog patches.
Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate to poor, perhaps locally very poor at times.
Outlook from 06:00UTC Friday to 06:00UTC Saturday.
Wind: West to southwest 4 to 5, occasionally 6 mid-Channel until midday, veering northwest 3 to 4 around dusk, decreasing 2 to 3 later.
Sea state: Rather rough mid-Channel at first, otherwise slight to moderate, decreasing smooth to slight with a low swell later.
Weather: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a risk of mist patches, clearing late afternoon.
Visibility: Good, occasionally moderate or poor.
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