Coastal areas up to 60 nautical miles from Lerwick, Shetland

Gale warnings for sea area Fair Isle

• Gale warnings have been issued for sea area Fair Isle
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Updated: 1708 on Sat 21 Nov 2009

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Forecast valid from Saturday 21 November 2009 at 1800

Southeasterly gale force 8 expected soon

General Situation

A deep Atlantic low will push the associated weather fronts north into Shetland this evening.

Forecast

Valid Saturday 21 Nov 2009 at 1800 UTC until Sunday 22 Nov 2009 at 0600 UTC
Wind Southeast 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8 at first, then veering south.
Sea state Rough.
Weather Rain clearing to showers.
Visibility Moderate or good.

Outlook

Valid for 12 Hours from 0600 UTC on Sunday 22 Nov until 1800 UTC on Sunday 22 Nov
Wind South 5 to 7, occasionally 4 in the west.
Sea state Rough.
Weather Scattered showers.
Visibility Good.