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Sea Area Forecast until 2400 Friday 12 March 2010

Issued at 2400 Thursday 11 March 2010


Gale warning: Nil

Small craft warning: Nil

Meteorological situation at 21: 00 hours: A ridge of high pressure declines over Ireland. A northwest airflow develops as a weak occlusion pushes steadily southwards across the country.

Forecast for coasts from Slyne Head to Malin Head to Howth Head and the north Irish Sea
Wind: Northwest force 4 to 5 - freshest in the north; gradually veering north during the forenoon.
Weather: Patchy drizzle and rain overnight. Isolated showers later.
Visibility: Moderate to good.

Forecast for coasts from Howth Head to Mizen Head to Slyne Head and the south Irish Sea
Wind: Northwest force 3 to 4, veering north during the day.
Weather: Mainly fair
Visibility: Good

Warning of heavy swell: Nil

Outlook for a further 24 hours until 2400 Saturday 13 March 2010: Moderate northwest winds. Isolated showers in northern sea areas, but mainly fair weather.


Next update before 0700 Friday 12 March 2010

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