Tag Archives: Storm

Storm over Labrador Sea & Gale in the Gulf

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Fred Pickhardt

A developing storm low over the Labrador Sea will produce winds of 40-55 knots  and seas to 30 feet within 480 NM south of the center.  At the same time a develping sub-tropical low over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico … Continue reading →

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Here we go again

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Fred Pickhardt

Tropical Cyclone Megh has formed over the Arabian Sea and at 00Z 06 November was centered about 515 NM east of Socotra Island and was moving towards the WSW at about 7 knots.  Max winds are estimated to be about … Continue reading →

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TC Chapala Final Update

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Fred Pickhardt

02 November 2015: Tropical Cyclone Chapala has been weakening as it approaches the coast of Yemen. As of 18Z 02 November, Chapala had max winds of 90 knots with hurricane force winds extending outward 35-40NM. Chapala is forecast to make … Continue reading →

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Large Storm over the Northeastern North Atlantic

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Fred Pickhardt

A large and deep storm over the northeastern North Atlantic is producing winds of 40 to 60 knots.

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Mariner’s Guide to Ocean Waves

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Fred Pickhardt

There are five types of ocean waves: 1. Wind generated 2. Tides 3. Seiches 4. Tsunamis 5. Pressure induced 1. Wind-Generated Wind-generated waves are the most common waves found on the ocean and are the result from stress on the … Continue reading →

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