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Saturday, 04 February 2012

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Southwest winds will reach force 6 this afternoon on coasts from Valentia to Malin Head to Howth Head.
Issued at 12:00 on 4-Feb-2012

Sea Area Forecast until 1200 Sunday 05 February 2012
Issued at 1200 Saturday 04 February 2012

Gale warning: NIL

Small craft warning: In operation

Meteorological situation at 0900: A warm front is moving away to the east while a cold front is spreading into the west of the country. The cold front will track eastwards today.

Forecast for coasts from Valentia to Erris Head to Fair Head
Wind: Southwest to west force 5 to 6 and gusty. Veering west to northwest this afternoon and evening force 4. Gradually backing west to southwest on Sunday morning force 3 or 4.
Weather: Heavy rain clearing this afternoon, to give mostly dry weather. There will be some showers in northern areas overnight. Further rain developing on Sunday morning.

Forecast for coasts from Fair Head to Carnsore Pt to Valentia and the Irish Sea
Wind: Southwest force 4 to 6. Veering northwest this evening, force 4. Backing west to southwest force 3 or 4 on Sunday morning.
Weather: Rain spreading from the west this afternoon. Heavy at times and will clear the east coast early tonight.

Visibility for all sea areas: Good to locally moderate, becoming good again later.

Warning of heavy swell: along western coasts today.

Outlook for a further 24 hours until 1200 Monday 06 February 2012: Moderate to fresh west to northwest winds becoming moderate southwesterly. Outbreaks of rain and drizzle.

Next update before 1900 Saturday, 04 February 2012

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