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In a week's time I'm going to be setting off to sail on a tall ship from
Gibraltar to Madeira. I have no idea what the weather is likely to be, except vague tourist-friendly spiel about the lovely weather on the island itself. Can anyone recommend somewhere that I might find out typical (or even forecast, now we're getting closer) conditions for that part of the Atlantic, both day and night. I want to work out what clothes to pack. I realise this isn't a "scientific" question, so apologies if it falls totally outside the bounds of the group. Thanks, Pete |
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Pete Verdon wrote:
In a week's time I'm going to be setting off to sail on a tall ship from Gibraltar to Madeira. I have no idea what the weather is likely to be, except vague tourist-friendly spiel about the lovely weather on the island itself. Can anyone recommend somewhere that I might find out typical (or even forecast, now we're getting closer) conditions for that part of the Atlantic, both day and night. I want to work out what clothes to pack. I realise this isn't a "scientific" question, so apologies if it falls totally outside the bounds of the group. As of November 2, the temperature in Gibraltar was low 20s by day, dropping to 19 or so at night. It had been mainly sunny for a few days but rained a little on that day, with a period of overcast skies expected thereafter. I do not know if that helps - this might ... http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=0046 -- Gianna |
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posted on 9 Nov 2006 by Pete Verdon I would like to add: In a week's time I'm going to be setting off to sail on a tall ship from Gibraltar to Madeira. I have no idea what the weather is likely to be, except vague tourist-friendly spiel about the lovely weather on the island itself. Can anyone recommend somewhere that I might find out typical (or even forecast, now we're getting closer) conditions for that part of the Atlantic, both day and night. I want to work out what clothes to pack. I realise this isn't a "scientific" question, so apologies if it falls totally outside the bounds of the group. I'm not a "scientific" member(mainly lurking) but if you can read charts look at http://www.weather.org.uk/charts/thumbs.html which has isobars and fronts (like the "old" weather forecasts on the tele). -- ..ElaineJ. Briallen Gifts/Cards catalogue at http://www.briallen.co.uk ..Virtual. Corn Dollies, Cards, Coasters, Mousemats, Kids' Tshirts StrongArm Jones' Pages at http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/ejones ..RISC PC. Corwen, North Wales; Steam Traction;CMMGB&Yukon Volunteers. |
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![]() "Pete Verdon" d wrote in message ... In a week's time I'm going to be setting off to sail on a tall ship from Gibraltar to Madeira. I have no idea what the weather is likely to be, except vague tourist-friendly spiel about the lovely weather on the island itself. Can anyone recommend somewhere that I might find out typical (or even forecast, now we're getting closer) conditions for that part of the Atlantic, both day and night. I want to work out what clothes to pack. I realise this isn't a "scientific" question, so apologies if it falls totally outside the bounds of the group. Thanks, Pete Try http://wxweb.meteostar.com/sample/sa...13&submit.y=12 At top or bottom of this information page you can Insert LXGB for Gib, LPFU for Funchal Maderia or any other ICAO for the world. I hope it works OK for you. I'm not sure how accurate it is and of course it is the output of one model only. Remember this is for a grid point, which will probably not refelect local winds to lee of the mountains etc. NSS |
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wrote in In a week's time I'm going to be setting off to sail on a tall ship from Gibraltar to Madeira. I have no idea what the weather is likely to be, except vague tourist-friendly spiel about the lovely weather on the island itself. Can anyone recommend somewhere that I might find out typical (or even forecast, now we're getting closer) conditions for that part of the Atlantic, both day and night. I want to work out what clothes to pack. Some of these sites may give you what you want:- http://homepage.ntlworld.com/booty.w...FAQ/3.htm#3.18 As to forecast conditions, then others have suggested computer-generated output, but these are unreliable for small islands groups, particularly as regards temperatu I'm not sure I'd use them even for Gib., which also has a climate of its own & which automated output finds difficult to capture! Martin. -- FAQ & Glossary for uk.sci.weather at:- http://homepage.ntlworld.com/booty.weather/uswfaqfr.htm and http://booty.org.uk/booty.weather/metindex.htm |
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Right by the control tower at Gibraltar airport is the Met Office. Give
them a call (it should be in the phone book) and they will be able to give you a five day forecast. They will probably charge you but for that they will be able to give you charts. I used to work there - they are very good but may have gone downhill since I left! |
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Jennikhbm (Suffolk) wrote:
http://wxweb.meteostar.com/sample/sa...13&submit.y=12 At top or bottom of this information page you can Insert LXGB for Gib, LPFU for Funchal Maderia or any other ICAO for the world. Thanks, I'll have a look at that. Remember this is for a grid point, which will probably not refelect local winds to lee of the mountains etc. Yes, and unfortunately it's for a point on land. I'm more concerned about conditions at sea, to know whether I need to put lots of T-shirts or several warm jumpers into my limited space. Pete |
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take a look at my weather page on
http://www.gibnet.com/weather.htm Jim Watt www.gibnet.com www.gibnews.net |
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