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The general synopsis for UK
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iHigh seas forecast and storm warnings explained
Sole
- Wind
- Northerly ot northwesterly 3 to 5.
- Sea state
- Moderate.
- Weather
- Fair.
- Visibility
- Good.
Shannon
- Wind
- West or northwest 3 to 5.
- Sea state
- Moderate, occasionally rough later in northwest.
- Weather
- Occasional rain.
- Visibility
- Good, occasionally poor.
Rockall
- Wind
- Southwest veering west or northwest, 4 to 6.
- Sea state
- Moderate becoming rough.
- Weather
- Occasional rain at first.
- Visibility
- Good, occasionally poor at first.
Bailey
- Wind
- South or southwest, veering west or northwest, 4 to 6.
- Sea state
- Slight or moderate, becoming moderate or rough.
- Weather
- Occasional rain.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally poor.
Faeroes
- Wind
- West or southwest, becoming cyclonic for a time, 4 to 6.
- Sea state
- Slight or moderate becoming moderate or rough.
- Weather
- Fair then occasional rain and fog patches.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally very poor.
Southeast Iceland
- Wind
- West or southwest, becoming cyclonic for a time, 4 to 6, occasionally 7.
- Sea state
- Slight or moderate becoming moderate or rough.
- Weather
- Fair then occasional rain and fog patches.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally very poor.
East Northern Section
- Wind
- Cyclonic 6 to gale 8, becoming westerly or southwesterly 4 to 6.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough becoming rough or very rough.
- Weather
- Rain, drizzle and fog patches at first in east, otherwise showers.
- Visibility
- Moderate to very poor at first in east, otherwise good.
In north
- Wind
- Westerly or southwesterly 4 to 6.
- Sea state
- Rough or very rough.
- Weather
- Rain, drizzle and fog patches at first in east, otherwise showers.
- Visibility
- Moderate to very poor at first in east, otherwise good.
In south
West Northern Section
- Wind
- North of 62 north, cyclonic 4 to 6.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough.
- Weather
- Occasional rain.
- Visibility
- Good, occasionally poor.
- Wind
- South of 62 north, westerly or southwesterly 6 to gale 8.
- Sea state
- Very rough becoming rough.
- Weather
- Rain or showers.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally poor.
East Central Section
- Wind
- Variable 2 to 4, becoming cyclonic 3 to 5.
- Sea state
- Moderate, occasionally rough in north.
- Weather
- Occasional rain.
- Visibility
- Good, occasionally poor.
In southeastern half of the area
- Wind
- Westerly or northwesterly backing southwesterly later, 3 to 5.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough.
- Weather
- Mainly fair.
- Visibility
- Good.
In northwestern half of the area
West Central Section
- Wind
- Variable 2 to 4, becoming southwesterly 4 to 6 later.
- Sea state
- Moderate or rough.
- Weather
- Occasional drizzle at first in far southeast, otherwise fair.
- Visibility
- Good, occasionally poor at first in far southeast.
In south
- Wind
- Southwesterly 4 to 6, occasionally 7 at first in north.
- Sea state
- Rough.
- Weather
- Rain or drizzle developing in northwest, otherwise fair.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally poor in northwest.
In north
Denmark Strait
- Wind
- Cyclonic 4 to 6, but 7 or gale 8 at first in far west.
- Sea state
- Slight or moderate in north, moderate or rough in south.
- Weather
- Rain, drizzle and fog banks, but becoming mainly fair later in southeast.
- Visibility
- Moderate to very poor, becoming mainly good later in southeast.
North Iceland
- Wind
- Variable 2 to 4 at first in far east, otherwise southerly or southeasterly 3 to 5, becoming cyclonic later.
- Sea state
- Slight or moderate, occasionally rough in far south.
- Weather
- Occasional drizzle and fog banks.
- Visibility
- Moderate to very poor.
Norwegian Basin
- Wind
- Cyclonic 3 to 5, occasionally 6 at first in far east and later in far west.
- Sea state
- Moderate.
- Weather
- Rain or showers.
- Visibility
- Moderate or good, occasionally poor.
Outlook for following 24 hours
Risk of gales at first in East Northern Section.
Unscheduled storm warnings are broadcast via Safetynet and in bulletin WONT54 EGRR available via some internet and ftpmail outlets
The high seas forecast information
High seas forecasts are issued twice daily at 0930 and 2130 GMT and cover the next 24 hours and outlooks for the following 24 hours.
The part of the North Atlantic known as Metarea I is divided into twelve sea areas, six of which are also in the Shipping forecast.
The high seas forecast contains a general synopsis and sea-area forecasts containing forecast wind direction and force, weather and visibility for the next 24 hours with an outlook for the following 24 hours.
High seas forecast and storm warnings map
Marine forecasts disclaimer
In the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is responsible for the provision of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) to ships at sea, which includes the broadcast of warnings and forecasts. The Met Office initiates warnings and prepares routine forecasts for dissemination on behalf of the MCA.
Caution: The internet is not part of the Maritime Safety Information system and should never be relied upon as the only means to obtain the latest forecast and warning information. Access to the service may be interrupted or delayed from time to time, updates may also be delayed.
Please refer to GMDSS services, INMARSAT SafetyNET or international NAVTEX for the latest information. When using these web pages, always check that the page on your screen is not from your cache. Use the Refresh or Reload button if in any doubt.
