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Category Archives: Cruise Weather
Hurricane Tammy approaching Leeward Islands
Hurricane Tammy has become better organized with max winds now at 65 kts as it moves WNW at 6 kts with max waves estimated to 7.5 meters (25 feet). Continue reading
Twin Tropical Storms over the North Atlantic
Twin tropical storms are over the central North Atlantic and they are close enough to each other to interact. Continue reading
Tropical Storm Philippe Strengthens Slightly, Turns Westward
Tropical Storm Philippe has strengthened slightly to 45 kt max winds as it moves west at 8 kts. The intensity forecast is somewhat uncertain so it is possible Philippe could maintain its tropical cyclone status as it reaches the northern Leeward Islands. Continue reading
Hurricane Lee Regaining Strength
Hurricane Lee has become better organized today and has regained 105 kt max winds by late this afternoon with an eye diameter of 20 nm and min pressure of 954 mb. Lee continues WNW at 7 kts with hurricane force … Continue reading
How’s the Weather Cruising the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during July?
Easterly winds mostly Beaufort force 4 (11-16 knots) prevail this month, except forces 4-5 (11-21 knots) prevail over the central Caribbean north of Columbia. Over the southwestern Caribbean the wind will back east to northeast and diminish to forces 3-4 (7-16 knots) and over the northwestern Caribbean, winds tend to be from the east forces 3-4 (7-16 knots). There is a low (about 1%) risk for encountering gale forces 8-9 (34-47 knots) over the central Caribbean north of the Columbian coast during July. Continue reading
Carnival Sunshine runs into large waves returning from Bahamas
The cruise ship Carnival Sunshine ran into some large waves churned up by a storm off the Southeast coast delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend. Continue reading
Posted in Cruise Weather, Ocean Storms, Ocean Weather, Severe Weather Events
Tagged Bahamas, Cruise Weather, North Atlantic, Ocean Weather, Storm
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Two nearing Caribbean
Potential Tropical Cyclone Two continues to produce vigorous deep convection and also exhibits some banding features, however, reports from an Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that there is no well-defined center of circulation. Continue reading
How’s the Weather cruising the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during July?
Easterly winds mostly Beaufort force 4 (11-16 knots) prevail this month, except forces 4-5 (11-21 knots) prevail over the central Caribbean north of Columbia. Over the southwestern Caribbean the wind will back east to northeast and diminish to forces 3-4 (7-16 knots) and over the northwestern Caribbean, winds tend to be from the east forces 3-4 (7-16 knots). Continue reading
What’s the weather like cruising the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during June?
Easterly winds mostly Beaufort force 4 (11-16 knots) prevail this month except force 5 (17-21 knots) over the central Caribbean north of Columbia. Over the southwestern Caribbean the wind will back more into the northeast and diminish to mostly forces 3-4 (7-16 knots). Over the northwestern Caribbean, winds tend to be more from the east to east-southeast force 4 (11-16 knots). Continue reading
What’s the weather like cruising the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during May?
The weather cruising the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during May is excellent with light to moderate winds and low risk for gales. Continue reading
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Tagged Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Weather Wisdom
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