Forecast valid from: 18:00, Thursday 15 January 2026 until 18:00, Friday 16 January 2026
1. South to southwest winds will reach force 6 at times today (Thursday) on Irish coasts from Mizen Head to Slyne Head to Malin Head. 2. Southerly winds will reach force 6 or higher at times tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) on Irish coasts from Fair Head to Dungarvan to Bloody Foreland.
Nil
Low pressure of 982hPa west of Ireland extends a broad complex trough east towards Ireland and the UK. Several frontal troughs are embedded in the flow. High pressure lies west of the Azores.
Small Craft Warning: In effect
Heavy Swell (>4m) : Nil
Wind: Southerly force 5 or 6 imminent. Soon easing southerly force 4 or 5. Later easing variable force 3 or less.
Weather: Fair with scattered showers, some heavy
Visibility: Reducing moderate in showers.
Wind: Southerly force 4 or 5 imminent. Soon increasing southerly force 5 or 6.
Weather: Fair with isolated showers.
Visibility: Good.
Fresh to strong southerly winds but moderate northerly winds in the west. Becoming moderate to fresh cyclonic variable, and occasionally gusty Friday night. Weather: Fair with showers.
Forecast issued at: 18:00, Thursday 15 January 2026
All times are local unless specified