North Atlantic Marine Weather Outlook

NOAA OPC 500 mb Forecast Chart

A strong upper-level trough is forecast to move off the US East Coast early this week which will enhance the development of a frontal low pressure frontal wave Sunday.

NOAA OPC 48 Hour Surface Forecast Chart

 

 

Conditions over the western North Atlantic will favor rapid deepening of this low into a hurricane-force storm as it passes east of Newfoundland on Tuesday (15th) with winds increasing up to 75 knots possible. 

Heavy freezing spray conditions will be likely over the Gulf of St. Lawrence, as well as the waters near Nova Scotia as far south as 44 N and Newfoundland to 46 N.

NOAA OPC 96 Hour Surface 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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