Dangerous West Pacific Storm Developing

 

NOAA OPC Surface Analysis

NOAA OPC Surface Analysis

Post-Tropical Hurricane Force Storm Lan will move rapidly northeast and transfer its energy to a developing storm low that will move towards the southwestern Bering Sea and western Aleutian islands.

 

 

 

This developing storm will deepen very rapidly to a dangerous 938 MB hurricane force storm creating winds of 55 to 75 knots and seas building 36-56 feet (11-17 meters) within 360 NM SE and 420 NM SW of the center within 24-36 hours.  This system will create a dangerous situation for ship traffic steaming along northern routes.

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NOAA OPC Wave Height Forecast

NOAA OPC Wave Height Forecast

NOAA OPC Forecast 0000UTC 25 October 2017

NOAA OPC Forecast 0000UTC 25 October 2017

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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