![]() ![]() Read by Radio 4 announcer Chris Aldridge, you will discover how its strict format, which gives clear instructions on general weather conditions, gale warnings and more detailed local conditions for marked areas of the sea, is like a siren song, reinforcing Britain’s island identity.įrom those in peril on the sea, to those tucked up safely in their beds we see how the Shipping Forecast connects us at an instinctive level. In the words of one yachtsman: "It's more than just a shipping forecast - It's iconic and beautiful". To those whose work depends on the high seas, it can be a lifeline. Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France Weather Forecast AccuWeather Current Weather 2:48 AM 52° F RealFeel® 46° Air Quality Fair Wind NNE 12 mph Wind Gusts 12 mph Mostly cloudy More Details. Sea State Smooth or slight, occasionally moderate. To many it’s a reassuring, poetic reminder of our island nation. 24 hour forecast: Wind Southeasterly 3 to 5, occasionally 6 later in south. When we were asked by the BBC to make this film it was celebrating it's 150 year old birthday. The Shipping Forecast is issued by the Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Like the BBC it is a fundamental part of the cultural fabric of Britain. It’s also a British institution, enjoyed by mariners and land lubbers alike. Marine Sea Area Forecast Forecast valid from: 12:00, Friday 09 June 2023 until 12:00, Saturday 10 June 2023 Small Craft Warning Easterly winds will reach force 6 or higher at times today (Friday) on Irish coasts from Roches Point to Mizen Head to Valentia. The BBC is an iconic British institution and the Shipping Forecast, which is broadcast on BBC Radio 4, is an essential guide to weather conditions and visibility for the seas around Great Britain. ![]()
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