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Coastal areas up to 60 nautical miles from Lerwick, Shetland


The coastal areas forecast for up to 60 nautical miles from Lerwick, Shetland. Issued by the Met Office, on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Valid from Sunday 22 November 2009 at 0000

Gale Warnings in operation for sea area Fair Isle: Gale force 8 now veered southerly

General Situation: A frontal trough will clear Shetland overnight leaving a showery airflow for Sunday.

Forecast
  Valid : Sunday 22 Nov 2009 at 0000 UTC until Sunday 22 Nov 2009 at 1200 UTC
  Wind : East or southeast 6 to gale 8 veering south or southwest 5 or 6 with the clearance of rain.
  Sea state : Moderate or rough.
  Weather : Rain then squally showers.
  Visibility : Moderate or good.

Outlook
  Valid : for 12 Hours from 1200 UTC on Sunday 22 Nov until 0000 UTC on Monday 23 Nov
  Wind : South backing east or southeast 5 or 6, decreasing 4 at times.
  Sea state : Moderate or rough.
  Weather : Squally showers.
  Visibility : Mainly good.