HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING…NORTH PACIFIC

NOAA OPC 00Z 9th Dec Surface Analysis

A rapidly deepening storm low over the central North Pacific near 40 N Latitude will result in winds of 50-65 knots and seas building to 45 feet (nearly 14 meters) south and southwest of the center over the next 24-48 hours.  This system will create high winds and waves in the main North Pacific shipping lanes.

NOAA OPC 48 hour surface forecast

 

 

NOAA OPC 48 hour Wave Height Forecast

 

 

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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