Hurricane-Force Storm to affect Bay of Biscay and English Channel Approaches

NOAA OPC Surface Forecast 1200 UTC 31 October

A low pressure disturbance will move off the New England coast early Monday, moving rapidly ENE deepening to a gale low south of Newfoundland then deepening rapidly into a hurricane force storm reaching the English Channel Approaches by 0000 UTC November 2nd with winds of 65-75 kts and significant wave heights building to 12-14 meters (40-46 feet) over the Bay of Biscay and Channel approaches.  This will likely cause issues, particularly with westbound shipping. 

ECMWF Wind Forecast for 0000 UTC 2nd November via windy.com

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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.
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