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 Wednesday 23 May 2012 at 1200 UTC

Gale Warnings in operation for sea area Fair Isle: Nil

General Situation: Pressure will be high to the northeast of Shetland and the surrounding waters.

Forecast

Valid :: Wednesday 23 May 2012 at 1200 UTC until Thursday 24 May 2012 at 0000 UTC
Wind :: East or southeast 4 or 5.
Sea state :: Slight or moderate.
Weather :: Fair then fog patches later.
Visibility :: Moderate or good, but very poor in fog patches later.

Outlook

Valid :: for 12 Hours from 0000 UTC on Thursday 24 May until 1200 UTC on Thursday 24 May
Wind :: Southeast 4 or 5 veering south 3 or 4.
Sea state :: Slight or moderate.
Weather :: Fog patches.
Visibility :: Moderate or good, but very poor in fog patches.