High seas forecast key
Forecasts for the high seas are issued twice a day at 0930 and 2130 GMT and covers the next 24 hours and outlooks for the following 24 hours.
The part of the North Atlantic known as Metarea I is divided into 12 sea areas shown on the map. Six of the areas are also in the Shipping forecast.
The forecast contains a general synopsis and sea-area forecasts containg forecast wind direction and force, weather and visibility for the next 24 hours with an outlook for the following 24 hours.
Storm warnings
Storm warnings are issued as required throughout the day (for winds of Storm force 10 or more).
These are displayed with the High seas forecast. This example shows storm warnings in force for the East Northern section.
More information
The marine
forecasts guide has more information about how to
view the forecasts, including a glossary
of terms used and the Beaufort
scale.
Surface pressure forecast
Produced daily around 0730 UTC.
Related internet links
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
The Met Office is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
