A westerly, strong and very variable flow prevails over the whole area.
For Clacton-on-Sea :
Warning moderate gale.
The reliability of the situation is good.
Bright spells increasing during the morning, predominantly sunny in the afternoon. Light showers progressively dying out in the morning, no precipitation in the afternoon. In the evening, clear skies becoming somewhat cloudy.
W force 5 becoming force 4 in the middle of the day then WSW. Gusts reaching 29 knots in the morning. Slight sea becoming smooth to slight in the middle of the day. Low, short swell from SSE. Excellent visibility.