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Tag Archives: US East Coast
Heavy Rains and Gale Winds along Florida Coast
Extremely heavy rainfall rates are possible which may approach or exceed 2 to 3 inches per hour and may produce rainfall totals upwards of 3 to 6 inches with some isolated max amounts approaching 10 inches. Continue reading
Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 heading for North Carolina Coast
A deepening Gale low off the US Southeast Coast is moving north at 10 kts with max winds to 45 knots with significant wave heights to 6.5 meters (21 feet). Gale force winds extend out 210-240 nm north of the center and 60 nm to the southwest. Some additional strengthening is possible prior to landfall over eastern North Carolina on Saturday morning Continue reading
Posted in High Waves, North Atlantic, Ocean Storms, Tropical Cyclones
Tagged North Atlantic, North Carolina, Ocean Weather, Storm, US East Coast
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Hurricane Force Storm to produce Blizzard Conditions
A developing low will deepen rapidly to a hurricane-force storm low by 36-48 hours. Continue reading
Posted in Meteorology, Ocean Storms
Tagged Blizzard, North Atlantic, Ocean Weather, Storm, US East Coast
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Intense Storm forecast across Newfoundland
A developing storm low is forecast off the USEC during the next 48 hours will produce storm winds increasing to hurricane force with heavy freezing spray conditions Continue reading
Posted in Ocean Storms, Weather Routing
Tagged Hurricane Force, Labrador Sea, North Atlantic, Storm, US East Coast
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Capsizing and Sinking of Barge Dredge200 and Loss of Workboat R.E. Pierson 2 Pushed by Tugboat Big Jake
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that the probable cause of the capsizing and sinking of the Dredge200 and the R.E. Pierson 2 in December 2, 2018 was the decision by the tow captain and owner to attempt … Continue reading
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Tagged Marine Casualty, US East Coast, Weather Routing
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Hurricane Florence now Cat 4
Major Hurricane Florence continues to develop with max winds now at 115 knots (Cat 4). Florence is moving in an area where wind shear is forecast to increase during the next 48 hours so Florence is expected to weaken … Continue reading
Posted in Ocean Storms, Tropical Cyclones
Tagged Florence, Hurricane, North Atlantic, Tropical Cyclone, US East Coast
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TS Chris nears Hurricane Strength off US East Coast
TS Chris continues to strengthen off the US East Coast with max winds at 60 knots is close to reaching hurricane strength. Chris is nearly stationary but is forecast to begin moving towards the northeast in about 36 hours. Chris … Continue reading
Posted in Ocean Storms, Tropical Cyclones
Tagged Chris, Hurricane, North Atlantic, Storm, US East Coast
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Hurricane Maria update: 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC) Sun Sep 24 2017
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has reduced the max winds of Maria to 90 knots (105 mph) which is a Cat 2 storm, based on the latest information from the NOAA and Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft. The minimum pressure … Continue reading
Posted in Ocean Storms, Tropical Cyclones
Tagged Hurricane, Hurricane Force, Maria, North Atlantic, Tropical Cyclone, US East Coast, Wave height
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Major Hurricane Irma Update 07 Sept. 0300UTC
Major Hurricane Irma at 0300UTC Sept 7th (11PM EDT Sept. 6th) was centered near 19.4N 66.8W and was moving towards the west-northwest at 14 knots (16mph) with a minimum central pressure of 916 MB and max sustained winds of 160 … Continue reading
Posted in Ocean Storms, Tropical Cyclones
Tagged Bahamas, Florida, Hurricane, Hurricane Force, Irma, North Atlantic, Storm, Tropical Cyclone, US East Coast
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Major Hurricane Irma presses westward across North Atlantic
Hurricane Irma is tracking towards the west-southwest with max winds of about 100 knots. The first recon flight will enter Irma late this afternoon so a better picture on intensity will be available this evening. Strong high pressure to … Continue reading
Posted in Ocean Storms, Tropical Cyclones
Tagged Hurricane, North Atlantic, Ocean Weather, Storm, Tropical Cyclone, US East Coast
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