NOAA Satellite IR Image
The disturbance that moved off the NC coast Tuesday is transitioning into a rapidly developing extra-tropical gale low with winds 35-45 knots and seas up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) occurring within 120 NM north and west of the center.
Rapid deepening is expected during the next 24-36 hours with winds of 50-65 knots likely within 90 NM west of the center developing within 12-18 hours with seas building to 27 feet (8.2 meters).
Developing storm off US East Coast 30 August 1200 UTC
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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.
