Weather forecast for the Adriatic

WEATHER REPORT ISSUED BY THE MARINE METEOROLOGICAL CENTER SPLIT
ON 14.04.2016 AT 1200 HOURS

WARNING
TODAY STILL A RISK OF GUSTS OF NW WINDS TOWARD THE OPEN AND OF NE ALONG THE COAST, REACHING UP TO 35, IN THE VELEBIT CHANNEL UP TO 45 KNOTS. LIGHT ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
SYNOPSIS
A shallow trough with frontal system is shifting across the North and a part of the Central Adriatic further eastwards, while a ridge of high pressure will gradually intensify from the southwest.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE ADRIATIC FOR THE FIRST 12 HOURS
NW winds 10-20, toward the open up to 24 knots. In places along the coast briefly NE winds 8-18, in the Velebit Channel up to 24 knots. Along the coast of the South Adriatic at first still SE winds 10-20 knots. Winds gradually easing during the night. Sea 2-3, toward the open 3-4, calming during the night. Visibility 10-20 km. Fine or fair, in places variably cloudy with a risk of rain or brief isolated rain showers and thunder, but clearing is expected during the night.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE NEXT 12 HOURS
Light to moderate, in the open of the South Adriatic up to fresh NW winds, gradually dying away. In the North, then in a part of the Central Adriatic light to moderate SW winds. Sea smooth or slight. Mostly clear.

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