The Principality is pleased to announce the introduction of its National weather reporting service with effect from the first of February 2002. Data is collected in real time and archived as well as being made available via the internet from its government web sites [http://weather.sealandgov.org] and on request from Sealand Radio [International Marine Radio VHF channel 84].

Data currently collected includes wind speed and direction, current temperature and barometric pressure, rainfall rate, and relative humidity. From these parameters, wind chill, accumulated precipitation, barometric trends, and dew point are additionally calculated and made available. Information on the government web site is provided in both nautical and aviation formats.

It is hoped that this information will be helpful to shipping within and near Principality territorial waters and be an aid to yachtsmen in the area. The reporting service complements the existing weather information not now available in the area and is intended to provide a continuity of weather conditions information between the UK Met Office weather stations at Bulmer and Bridlington and at Sheerness and Sangatte.

Further information may be obtained from the Bureau of Internal Affairs, SEALAND 1001, Sealand Post Bag, IP11 9SZ, United Kingdom, or via email, burint@sealandgov.org.