Hurricane Force Storm forecast over Southwestern North Atlantic

NOAA OPC Surface Forecast 00Z 10 Jan 2015

A developing gale low over the southwestern North Atlantic continues to deepen as it moves east and southeast with winds 30-45 knots within 180 NM south of the center.  As the system moves southeastward winds are forecast to reach 50-65 knots and seas to 10.5 meters (near 35 feet) over the next 18-24 hours within 150 NM west of the center.

 

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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