Tag Archives: Hurricane Force

Hurricane Force West Pac Storm

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

A developing storm low over the Western North Pacific east of Japan is moving towards the northeast at 20 knots with winds of 50-70 knots and significant wave heights of 32-46 feet (10-14 meters) during the next 12-24 hours

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North Atlantic Hurricane Force Storm

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

1800UTZ 18 Dec: A rapidly deepening storm over the northwestern North Atlantic will produce storm to hurricane force winds (55-75 knots) with seas 27-40 feet (8-12 meters) during the next 18-36 hours.

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Hurricane Force Storm over Western North Pacific

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

Dec. 15th 2016 1200UTC: An intense 949 MB hurricane force storm low over the Western North Pacific is moving northeastward towards the Bering Sea with winds of 50-70 knots and seas 30-50 feet (about 9-15 meters). See NOAA Video regarding … Continue reading →

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19-Meter North Atlantic Wave Sets New World Record

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

19-Meter North Atlantic Wave Sets New World Record December 13, 2016 by Mike Schuler – gCaptain.com   19-Meter North Atlantic Wave Sets New World Record

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Hurricane Force North Pacific Storm

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

A rapidly intensifying storm low is forecast over the Central and Eastern North Pacific within 48 hours with winds of 50-70 knots and significant wave heights up to 36 feet (11 meters) within 180 NM south and southwest of the … Continue reading →

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Typhoon Meari intensifies over western North Pacific

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

1800UTC 4 Nov. 2016:  TS Meari has been upgraded to a typhoon over the western North Pacific about 493 NM south of Iwo To with max winds of 65 knots. Hurricane force winds extend outward 55 NM to the northeast … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Force Storm forecast over North Pacific

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

A rapidly deepening storm low is forecast over the central North Pacific during the next 36-48 hours.  By 1200 UTC 30 October the low is forecast to be 950 MB moving across the Aleutians into the Bering Sea with winds … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Matthew Update

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

Hurricane Matthew at 0300 UTC (11pm EDT) was weakening with max winds now at 90 knots and was moving just east of north at 10 knots.  Hurricane force winds extend outward 35 NM west and 50 NM east while 50 knot … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Matthew strengthening as it approaches Florida

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

Hurricane Mathew at 11am EDT 1500 UTC is once again gaining strength with max winds now at 120 knots (about 140 mph).  Environmental conditions appear favorable for additional intensification today while Matthew approaches the east coast of Florida. Currently hurricane force … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Matthew over Windward Passage to head towards Bahamas and Florida

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Fred Pickhardt

Hurricane Matthew at 2100 UTC has weakened slightly to 120 knots maximum winds due to the interaction of nearby land. Hurricane force winds extend outward 40 NM while 50 knot or higher winds extend outward 50-60 NM.  Gale force winds … Continue reading →

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