A gale warning with gusts of up to 95 km/h on Cap Gris-Nez and even more so at the same speed at sea is announced from Thursday January 23 and until Monday January 27, 2025.
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-From the points of the Breton coast to the Belgian border, south-westerly winds of force 8 are forecast in the Channel, from this Thursday, January 23 and until Monday, January 27, 2025. Off the coast of Cotentin (50) and Cap Gris-Nez (62), gusts could reach up to 50 knots, or around 95 km/h, warns a press release from Premar, maritime prefecture of the English Channel and North Sea.
Consequently, the maritime prefecture of the Channel and the North Sea recalls the precautionary measures to be adopted: “it is recommended to postpone trips to the sea, not to check your anchorage during the alert, but to do so before and after or to be attentive to messages from the department prefectures concerning travel along the coast “.
A press release from the maritime prefecture also adds that“Finally, it is recommended that boat owners contact the managers of mooring areas and light equipment to find out what action to take to secure their property, and thus facilitate the coordination of actions.”
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