Intense Storm Heads for English Channel Approaches

NOAA OPC Surface Analysis 06 UTC 6 Feb 2016

A developing storm low along the south coast of Newfoundland will deepen rapidly as it moves east-northeastward across the North Atlantic reaching hurricane force winds during the next 12-18 hours with winds reaching 50-70 knots and seas building up to 17.5 meters (about 57 feet) by 00UTC 8 February as it nears the coasts of Ireland and Scotland.  Severe weather conditions are expected to spread into the approaches to the English Channel and will likely adversely affect both inbound and outbound marine traffic.

NOAA OPC Surface Forecast 00 UTC 8 Feb 2016

NOAA OPC Wind and Wave forecast 00 UTC 8 Feb 2016

About Fred Pickhardt

I am a marine meteorologist and sailed briefly with American Export Lines in the Far East trade after graduating from State University of New York Maritime College. I have extensive experience in weather analysis, weather forecasting, optimum ship routing, vessel performance evaluations and forensic weather event reconstructions. I founded Ocean Weather Services and as Owner and Chief Consultant currently provide optimum ship routing services and forensic marine weather reports to the maritime industry.
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