An easterly gale prevails over the North of the basin. Over the South, it is southwesterly and strong.
For Tiree, Balephetrish :
Warning strong gale offshore.
The reliability of the situation is very good.
Storms developing in the morning, increasing sunny spells in the afternoon. Some showers in the morning, possibility of showers in the afternoon. In the evening, good clear periods but cloud building.
Light showers. SSW force 6 in the morning becoming SW force 7 in the middle of the day. Gusts reaching 57 knots in the evening. Moderate sea becoming rough in the middle of the day then very rough to high. Low, fairly long swell from W then moderate, long swell in the evening. Visibility reduced by mist becoming poor in the middle of the day then excellent.