Forecast for Saturday 1 August Issued: 1230 Wednesday 24 June
Summary
Overview
The day is expected to start with the influence of an old low to the north moving away, making way for a new low, Storm Floris, moving in from Iceland.
This Low will be bringing with it a reasonably sharp change in wind direction and speed as the drivers of the system change from a gentle northerly to a fresh westerly.
Wind
Lightening Northerly breeze as the morning progresses. Full shutdown expected in the late morning and then a strong build in the early afternoon from the west.
| 1000 - 1200 | NWN'ly 07KT becoming NWN'ly 4KT |
| 1200 - 1400 | NW'ly 4KT increasing to W'ly 8KT |
| 1400 - 1600 | W'ly 10KT gusting 16 - 18KT (strongest wind in the western Solent) |
| 1600 - 1800 | WSW'ly 14 KT gusting 20-22KT (strongest wind in the western Solent) |
Outlook
Buckle up for Storm Floris! Stronger Westerly wind on Sunday and plenty of interesting fronts throughout the next few days
Steve Carver
