A southeasterly, strong and mostly variable flow prevails over the whole area.
For Cowes :
Warning moderate gale offshore.
We are 90% sure of the situation, because it is possible that the change in the rain system may not be as clear as forecast.
Very cloudy in the morning, overcast skies in the afternoon. Spells of light rain during the morning, showers in the afternoon. In the evening, clear periods developing.
Light showers progressively becoming less frequent. SSE force 4 becoming force 5 in the middle of the day then SW. Gusts reaching 35 knots in the middle of the day. Smooth sea temporarily smooth to slight in the middle of the day. Low, short swell from ENE. Excellent visibility.