NOAA OPC Surface Analysis
As of 0600 UTC 06 February, an intense hurricane force 932MB low was moving northward over the eastern North Atlantic is producing storm force winds outward 350-450 NM of the center and hurricane force winds (up to 80 knots) between 90-170 NM south and southeast of the center. Wave heights in the area are estimated to be up to 15 meters (almost 50 feet).
NOAA OPC1200 UTC 06 Feb. 2017 Wave Height Analysis
ASCAT (METOP-B) Satellite Winds showing winds to 80 knots.
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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.
