Sea Area Forecast

Forecast valid from: 18:00, Monday 25 November 2024 until 18:00, Tuesday 26 November 2024

Small Craft Warning

Westerly winds will reach force 6 or higher at times today and tonight on Irish coasts from Slyne Head to Malin Head to Howth Head.

Gale Warning

Nil

Atlantic Swell

On Atlantic coasts.

Meteorological Situation at 15:00 UTC

A depression of 969 hPa (Storm Bert) is situated northwest of Scotland and is tracking northeastwards towards Norway. An unstable fresh to strong west to northwest airflow covers Ireland.

Small Craft Warning: In effect

Heavy Swell (>4m) : yes

Wave Height Forecast

Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Slyne Head to Malin Head to Howth Head and for the north Irish Sea

Wind: Westerly force 5 or 6. Soon decreasing force 4 or 5. Later further decreasing cyclonic variable force 2 to 4.

Weather: Occasional showers, becoming isolated overnight

Visibility: Moderate or poor in showers, otherwise mostly good.

Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Howth Head to Roche's Point to Slyne Head and for the south Irish Sea

Wind: Westerly force 4 to 6. Decreasing force 3 or 4 imminent. Later becoming cyclonic variable force 3 or 4.

Weather: Scattered showers, thunderstorms possible.

Visibility: Moderate or poor in showers, otherwise mostly good.

Outlook for a further 24 hours until 18:00, Wednesday 27 November 2024

Light to moderate variable or northerly winds, backing easterly on Wednesday evening. Weather: Rain on south and east coasts for a time on Tuesday evening and night, otherwise fair apart from isolated showers.

Forecast issued at: 18:00, Monday 25 November 2024

All times are local unless specified