A westerly, very strong and mostly variable flow prevails over the whole area.
For Blackpool :
Warning moderate gale offshore.
The reliability of the situation is relatively good.
For the night from Sunday to Monday SSW force 1 in the early part of the night becoming SW force 2. Gusts reaching 11 knots at the end of the night.
Smooth to slight sea. Low, short swell from W. Excellent visibility becoming good in the middle of the night then good. Daytime of Monday 4 august : The unsettled atmosphere will become increasingly unstable as the day unfolds.
Very cloudy skies to overcast. Light rain followed by showers in the morning, showers in the afternoon. In the evening, lots of good clear periods.
Chance of light rain. S force 4 turning WSW force 5 in the middle of the day then WNW force 4. Gusts reaching 38 knots in the middle of the day. Slight sea becoming moderate in the middle of the day. Low, short swell from SW. Good visibility becoming excellent in the middle of the day.