A westerly, very strong and very variable flow prevails over the whole area.
For Arklow :
Warning moderate gale offshore.
The reliability of the situation is good.
Skies very cloudy, becoming totally overcast during the morning, some sun but cloud building in the afternoon. Rain remaining light. In the evening, skies with few clouds.
SW force 7 weakening force 5 in the middle of the day then W force 4. Gusts reaching 38 knots in the morning. Slight sea. Low, short swell from SSE. Excellent visibility.