Shipping Forecast

Issued by Jersey Met at 15:00UTC Monday , 29 April 2024 for the period ending 18:00UTC Wednesday.

General

At 12:00UTC complex low pressure, 996mb, stretching from Shetland to southwest of Ireland expected to persist, with associated front reaching the area later on Tuesday.

Forecast from 18:00UTC Monday to 18:00UTC Tuesday.

Forecast
Small risk of isolated showers in the west this evening. Patchy rain and drizzle by midday.
Wind
South to southwest 4 to 5, backing south to southeast and increasing 6 in the north by dawn, veering south to southwest 3 to 4 during Tuesday afternoon.
Visibility
Good, occasionally moderate to poor.
Sea State
Smooth to slight, occasionally moderate mid-Channel until later, with a low swell throughout.
Sea Temperature
11.7°C

Outlook from 18:00UTC Tuesday to 18:00UTC Wednesday.

Forecast
Patchy rain and drizzle, clearing overnight then returning in the east by midday.
Wind
South to southwest 3 to 4, becoming variable 1 to 3 during Tuesday evening, then northwest 3 to 4 after midday Wednesday.
Visibility
Moderate to good, occasionally moderate to poor.
Sea State
Smooth to slight, with a low swell.