Sea Area Forecast

Sea Area Forecast until 0600 Friday 24 March 2023. Issued at 0600 Thursday 23 March 2023.

Meteorological Situation at 0300: A complex area of low pressure of 968hPa, lying between Ireland and Iceland, maintains a strong to near gale force southwesterly airflow over Ireland, steering showery troughs over the country.

Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Mizen Head to Loop Head to Erris Head

Wind: South to southwest force 6 or 7, reaching gale force 8 at times.

Weather: Heavy showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Visibility: Moderate or poor in showers, otherwise good.

Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Erris Head to Malin Head to Strangford Lough

Wind: Southerly force 4 or 5, occasionally force 6, later increasing south to southwest force 6 or 7.

Weather: Heavy showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Visibility: Moderate or poor in showers, otherwise good.

Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Strangford Lough to Wicklow Head to Mizen Head and for the Irish Sea

Wind: South to southwest force 6 or 7, occasionally touching gale force 8.

Weather: Heavy showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Visibility: Moderate or poor in showers, otherwise good.

Outlook for a further 24 hours until 0600 Saturday 25 March 2023: Strong to near gale force southwesterly winds, reaching gale force at times will become northwest by the end of the forecast period. Frequent showers, some heavy with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms.