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Tag Archives: Climate
Why is it so warm in the North Atlantic?
The overall recent warming of the North Atlantic, particularly in the northeastern sector, may be in large part a combination of the Atlantic Multi-decadal Oscillation (AMO) being in its warm phase which raises the base SST to any additional warming added from the recent reduced trade winds in the tropics. Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, North Atlantic, Ocean Weather
Tagged Climate, Climate Change, North Atlantic, Ocean Weather
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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
How’s the Weather Cruising the North Atlantic during July?
During the month of July, the Azores to Bermuda High dominates the North Atlantic weather extending from the North Sea to the Gulf of Mexico with a mean center near 35N/35W. Storm tracks have shifted north of 50 North latitude, except for one primary track from off the Carolina Coast northeastward towards the Denmark Strait. 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 to expect transiting the Indian Ocean during June
A ridge of high pressure normally extends from South Africa eastward to the west coast of Australia, mainly between 25-30 south latitudes. Southward of about 35 south latitude, westerly winds prevail averaging forces 5-6 (17-27 knots) with significant wave heights generally 2-3 meters. 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 is the Marine Weather like cruising the Caribbean during January?
What is the marine weather like cruising the Caribbean Sea during January? Continue reading
Posted in Climatology, Cruise Weather, Weather Wisdom
Tagged Caribbean Sea, Climate, Cruise Weather, Gulf of Mexico, Tropical Cyclone
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What is the weather like cruising the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico during August?
The weather during August is a very warm in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico and this is also the month when tropical cyclones become active. Gale force winds are rare, however, but can occur in the vicinity of tropical storms and hurricanes. Continue reading
Posted in Climatology, Cruise Weather, Tropical Cyclones
Tagged Caribbean Sea, Climate, Cruise Weather, Gulf of Mexico, Tropical Cyclone
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Case Study: Marine Weather Reconstruction, Arabian Sea
I was asked to review a marine weather analysis report of conditions in the northern Arabian Sea, east of Socotra Island during July of 2008 that was presented by a weather consulting company on behalf of cargo interests. Continue reading
Posted in Climatology, Marine casualty, Weather Wisdom
Tagged Arabian Sea, Case Study, Climate, Ocean Weather, Rough Weather, Wave height, Weather Wisdom
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Hurricane Storm Surges in Tampa Bay
The highest storm surges in Tampa Bay are usually associated with hurricanes, with the three highest tides occurring during Cat 3 storms in 1848, 1921 and 1985. Hurricane Elena in late August of 1985 caused the highest storm surge recorded … Continue reading
Posted in Sea Level Rise, Storm Surge, Tropical Cyclones, Weather History, Weather Wisdom
Tagged Climate, Climate Change, Hurricane, Storm, Tides, Weather Wisdom
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