• Atlantic Gale Warning

    From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Sat Feb 14 08:52:33 2026
    764
    AXNT20 KNHC 141018
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Sat Feb 14 2026

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
    America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
    Equator to 31N. The following information is based on satellite
    imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

    Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1000 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Eastern Atlantic Gale Waring:
    Meteo-France has issued a Gale Warning for their Agadir and
    Tarfaya Marine Zones starting 14/12 UTC. For more details, please
    refer to the Meteo-France High Seas Forecast listed on their
    website:

    http://www.meteofrance.com/previsions-meteo-marine/bulletin/grandlarge/metarea2

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic near 10N14W to 04N19W.
    The ITCZ continues from that point to 02S44W. Scattered moderate
    convection is noted along the ITCZ.

    ...GULF OF MEXICO...

    A weakening stationary front meanders northwestward from southern
    Florida to beyond New Orleans, Louisiana. Latest observations
    along with composite satellite imagery reveal patchy dense fog is
    present near northern Yucatan Peninsula, Naples Florida and along
    the Texas/Louisiana coast. Moderate to fresh NE to SE winds and
    seas of 3 to 5 ft are seen across the western Gulf, including the
    Bay of Campeche. Gentle to moderate NNE to E winds and 1 to 3 ft
    seas prevail for the central and eastern Gulf.

    For the forecast, a weak pressure pattern will support light to gentle
    winds across much of the Gulf, with the exception of moderate
    winds across the western Gulf. Southerly return flow will
    increase to fresh to strong speeds today ahead of a cold front
    that will enter the Gulf waters this weekend. Strong S to SW winds
    and rough seas are expected in the N-central and NE Gulf with
    this frontal system on Sun. The front is forecast to move SE of
    the area by Mon. High pres will build in the wake of the front.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    A broad surface trough is generating scattered showers near
    Hispaniola. Otherwise, a modest trade-wind regime persists across
    much of the Caribbean Sea. Fresh to strong NE winds and 6 to 7 ft
    seas are evident off northwestern Colombia. Moderate to fresh NE
    to E winds and seas of 4 to 6 ft dominate the southeastern and
    rest of the south-central basin, including the ABC Islands.
    Moderate with fresh NE winds and seas at 3 to 5 ft are noted at
    the lee of Cuba and Windward Passage. Mostly gentle NE to E winds
    and 2 to 5 ft seas prevail the rest of the Caribbean Sea.

    For the forecast, pulsing strong NE winds will prevail near the coast
    of Colombia through the forecast period. Moderate to rough seas
    are expected with these winds. Strong winds will develop over
    the Windward Passage and S of Dominican Republic this weekend as
    a high pressure center passes N of the area and tightens the
    pressure gradient. Elsewhere, moderate to fresh trades and
    moderate seas will prevail through early next week.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    A cold front extends southwestward from the north-central Atlantic
    across 31N54W to 25N72W, then continues westward as a stationary
    front to beyond the central Bahamas. Scattered showers are present
    near and up to 100 nm northwest of the front. Farther east,
    convergent southerly winds are generating scattered moderate
    convection N of 22N between 47W and 61W. Near and north of the
    Mona Passage, a surface trough is causing scattered showers and
    isolated thunderstorms.

    For the western Atlantic north of 20N between 55W and the
    Florida/southern Georgia coast, gentle to moderate SW to NW to NE
    winds with 5 to 7 ft seas are evident. To the east, moderate to
    fresh E to SSE winds and seas of 8 to 10 ft dominate north of 27N
    between 44W and 63W. For the tropical Atlantic from the Equator
    to 20N between 35W and the Lesser Antilles, gentle to moderate NE
    to ESE winds and seas at 6 to 8 ft prevail.

    For the forecast west of 55W, the aforementioned cold front will
    shift eastward with high pressure building in the wake of the
    front. S winds will strengthen offshore north and central Florida
    on Sun in advance of another cold front that will move off the SE
    U.S. coast on Mon. Fresh to strong NE winds and building seas are
    expected in the wake of the front.

    $$
    ERA
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Sun Feb 15 09:00:48 2026
    654
    AXNT20 KNHC 151026
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Sun Feb 15 2026

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
    America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
    Equator to 31N. The following information is based on satellite
    imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

    Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1000 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Eastern Atlantic Gale Warning:
    Meteo-France has issued a Gale Warning for their Agadir, Tarfaya,
    and Canarias Marine Zones, all of which are valid through at least
    15/12 UTC. For more details, please refer to the Meteo-France
    High Seas Forecast listed on their website: http://www.meteofrance.com/previsions-meteo-marine/bulletin/grandlarge/metarea2

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic near 10N14W to 04N19W. The
    ITCZ continues from 04N19W through 02N30W to north of Sao Luis,
    Brazil at 01N45W. Scattered moderate to isolated strong
    convection is noted along the ITCZ between 20W and 37W.

    ...GULF OF MEXICO...

    A pre-frontal trough has entered the NW Gulf, enhancing scattered
    moderate convection N of 28N between 87W-91W. Otherwise, a broad
    surface ridge extending southwestward from central Florida to
    south of Tampico, Mexico dominates the area. Fresh to near-gale
    southerly return flow and moderate seas prevail over the
    northwestern waters. Strong S to SW winds and moderate seas are
    noted across the central Gulf waters. Light to gentle winds and
    slight seas prevail across the northern portion of the Bay of
    Campeche.

    For the forecast, the fresh to near-gale southerly winds and
    moderate seas will prevail over the northwestern waters ahead of
    a cold front that will enter the NW Gulf waters by tonight. As
    the front moves across the basin, rough seas will develop across
    the northern Gulf today. The front is forecast to move SE of the
    area by Mon afternoon, with winds and seas decreasing. High pres
    will build in the wake of the front. Gentle to moderate winds with
    slight to moderate seas will prevail by midweek.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    A surface trough extends from Haiti to 15N75W. A trade-wind
    regime persist for the rest of the Caribbean Sea. Fresh to strong
    NE winds and rough seas are present off northwestern Colombia,
    south of the Dominican Republic and near the Windward Passage.
    Fresh to strong ENE winds and moderate seas are found at the lee
    of Cuba. Gentle to moderate winds and moderate seas prevail elsewhere.

    For the forecast, pulsing strong NE winds will prevail near the
    coast of Colombia through the forecast period. Moderate to rough
    seas are expected with these winds. Strong winds will also pulse
    over the Windward Passage and S of the Dominican Republic today as
    a high pressure center passing N of the area maintains a tight
    pressure gradient. Elsewhere, moderate to fresh trades and
    moderate seas will prevail through the middle of next week, except
    for light to gentle winds over the NW Caribbean.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    A cold front curves southwestward from the north-central Atlantic
    through 31N48W to 23N56W, then continues as a stationary to the
    Dominican Republic. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
    are noted up to 80 nm along either side of the cold front. A 1024
    mb high off the Georgia/South Carolina coast is supporting gentle
    to moderate NE to SE winds with moderate seas north of 26N and
    west of 50W. To the south, moderate to fresh NE winds and moderate
    seas from 20N to 26N and west of 55W, including the central and
    southeast Bahamas. Between 50W/55W and 35W, and north of 20N,
    moderate with fresh SE to S winds and rough seas in mixed
    moderate to large swells exist. For the tropical Atlantic from the
    Equator to 20N between 35W and the Lesser Antilles, gentle to
    moderate ENE to SE winds and moderate seas prevail.

    For the forecast west of 55W, high pressure will continue to
    build in the wake of the central Atlantic front. S winds will
    strengthen offshore north and central Florida today in advance of
    a cold front that will move off the SE U.S. coast on Mon. The
    cold front will shift eastward over the forecast waters, moving
    east of the area the middle of next week. Fresh to strong NE winds
    and building seas are expected in the wake of the front. These
    winds will diminish by the middle of next week, with rough seas
    lingering E of 60W.

    $$
    ERA
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Mon Feb 16 08:59:07 2026
    354
    AXNT20 KNHC 161110 RRA
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Mon Feb 16 2026

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of America, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
    America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
    Equator to 31N. The following information is based on satellite
    imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

    Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1045 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURE...

    Western Atlantic Gale Warning: A cold front is just inland the
    southeastern coast of the U.S. Ahead of it, southerly winds have
    increased to 25 to 35 kt in a tightening pressure gradient over a a
    portion of the waters east of northern Florida along with seas of 8
    to 11 ft. These winds are primarily north of 29N and between 75W and
    77W. They will spread eastward during the morning. The cold front
    will reach from near 31N74W to the NW Bahamas and to west-central
    Cuba by early this afternoon, at which time these winds are expected
    to shift north of 31N.

    Please refer to the latest NWS High Seas Forecast at website: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIAHSFAT2.shtml for more details.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough axis enters the Atlantic near 09N13W and
    extends southwestward to 03N22W, where latest scatterometer data
    indicates that it transitions to the ITCZ to inland Brazil at
    02S47W. Scattered moderate to isolated strong convection is
    within 120 nm south of the trough between 16W-20W and within 60 nm
    north of the trough between 17W-20W.

    ...GULF OF AMERICA...

    A cold front extends from is analyzed from north-central Florida
    southwestward to 25N88W to the central Bay of Campeche. Overnight
    scatterometer satellite data shows fresh west to northwest winds
    behind the front to near 90W, and gentle to moderate north to
    northeast winds are west of 90W. Seas are 5 to 7 ft with the winds
    behind the front, and 4 to 6 ft elsewhere north of 25N east of 94W
    and 3 to 5 ft elsewhere, except for lower seas of 2 to 4 ft in the
    far northwest Gulf and in the Bay of Campeche.

    For the forecast, the cold front will exit the basin this
    afternoon. Winds over the NE Gulf will gradually diminish this
    morning as high pressure in the wake of the front begins to slide
    eastward across the area. Winds will become gentle to moderate
    along with slight to moderate seas beginning this afternoon and
    continuing into early Tue before southerly moderate to fresh winds
    develop in the western Gulf. These winds will expand eastward in
    coverage through Fri as low pressure, with an attendant cold front
    move through central Texas.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    A frontal remnant trough extends across Puerto Rico southwestward
    into the east-central Caribbean along 68W. Fresh northeast to east
    winds prevail north of about 15N, where seas are 5 to 7 ft. Fresh
    to strong winds continue to pulse near the coast of Colombia to 15N,
    with seas of 6 to 8 ft. Elsewhere across the basin, a 1034 mb high
    pressure centered between Bermuda and the Bahamas is supporting
    moderate to fresh trades and moderate seas east of 80W, and gentle
    to moderate southeast winds in the the northwestern part of the basin.

    For the forecast, pulsing strong northeast winds will prevail
    near the coast of Colombia through the forecast period. Moderate
    to rough seas are expected with these winds. Light to gentle winds
    over the NW Caribbean will strengthen by the end of the week.
    Elsewhere, moderate to fresh trades and moderate seas will prevail.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    A Gale Warning is in effect for portions of the northwest waters
    for this morning. Please refer to the Special Feature section
    above for more details.

    A cold front is analyzed from the north-central Atlantic through
    31N41W to 23N49W, then becomes stationary to 19N63W and a frontal
    remnant trough to Puerto Rico. Moderate to fresh north to northeast
    winds as seen in overnight scatterometer satellite data passes are
    north and northwest of the front to near 72W. Anticyclonic light to
    gentle winds are north of 24N between of 51W and 57W in response to
    a 1023 mb high center near 32N61W and a 1024 mb high center that is
    near 33N53W. North of 25N and west of 72W, southerly winds are fresh
    to near gale outside the gale-force winds as described above under
    Special Features. Seas are 6 to 8 ft within these winds, except 3 ft
    or less in the lee of the central Bahamas. Light to gentle winds and
    3 to 5 ft seas are elsewhere, except for higher seas of 5 to 7 ft
    north of 18N between 46W and 52W, and seas of 7 to 9 ft north of 27N
    between 37W and 46W with fresh to strong south winds ahead of a cold front.

    East of the cold front to 35W and north f 26N, fresh south to
    southwest winds prevail along with seas of 7 to 9 ft. East of 35W
    and N of 10N, fresh to strong trades and rough seas prevail due to
    an enhanced pressure difference between a 1034 mb high near
    36N14W and lower pressures in the deep tropics. Moderate to fresh
    trades and moderate seas are elsewhere south of 20N to the Lesser Antilles.

    For the forecast west of 55W outside of the Gale Warning area,
    low pressure intensifying offshore the Carolinas will pull a cold
    front across the offshore waters of northern Florida today.
    Scattered showers and thunderstorms ahead of the front, with a
    squall line are north of 28N between 74W and 77W. This activity
    will continue eastward into the afternoon. The cold front will
    reach from near 31N74W to the NW Bahamas and to west-central Cuba
    by early this afternoon, from near 31N69W to the central Bahamas
    and to central Cuba tonight, then from near 31N58W to 24N65W and
    stationary to South Florida Tue. The cold front portion will move
    east of 55W late Tue while the stationary portion weakens, with
    frontal remnants lifting back N as a warm front Wed. An expanding
    areas of fresh to strong southerly winds and building seas will
    precede the front today. Fresh to strong winds northerly winds and
    building seas will follow the front through late tonight. Seas may
    possibly reach 14 ft in the far northern forecast waters Tue, then
    shift to the far northeast part of the area Wed before moving east
    of 55W Wed night. The fresh to strong winds will diminish on Tue.
    Rough seas will linger elsewhere east of 60W through Thu. Mariners
    are urged to stay up to date with the latest forecasts.

    $$
    Aguirre
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Sat Feb 28 09:30:09 2026
    062
    AXNT20 KNHC 281007
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Sat Feb 28 2026

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
    America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
    Equator to 31N. The following information is based on satellite
    imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

    Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 0955 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Gale Warning East of 35W: A Gale Warning remains in effect for
    the Canarias and Agadir Marine Zones of Meteo France. The
    forecast calls for NE winds to Force 8 on the Beaufort Wind
    Scale, with severe gusts between the Canary Islands through at
    least 01/0000 UTC. Seas currently range from 9 to 13 ft N of 10N
    and E of 30W based on a recent altimeter pass. Higher seas of 12
    to 15 ft are possible just N of the Canary Islands.

    For more information, please see the latest HIGH SEAS FORECAST
    issued by Meteo-France at website: https://wwmiws.wmo.int/index.php/metareas/affiches/2

    Central and Eastern Atlantic Significant Swell Event: A robust
    high pressure system near the Azores is maintaining fresh to
    near gale-force trade winds across the eastern and central
    Atlantic. Wind waves generated by these winds will continue to
    generate seas of 8 to 13 ft across most of the waters between 20W
    and 60W, with highest seas E of 40W. This event will persist
    through early next week, while drifting SW.

    Please read the latest NWS High Seas Forecast issued by the
    National Hurricane Center at website: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIAHSFAT2.shtml
    for more information.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic along the coast of Guinea
    near 11N14W, then extends southwestward to 05N18W. The ITCZ
    continues from 05N18W to the coast of Brazil near 04S38W.
    Scattered moderate convection is observed south of 06N and east of 30W.

    ...GULF OF MEXICO...

    A stationary front extends from the Florida Big Bend region to a
    1013 mb low pres near 27N87W and then to the south Texas coast. A
    few showers and isolated thunderstorms are noted in the SE Gulf
    waters. A weak pressure gradient dominates the Gulf, resulting in
    moderate or weaker winds and slight to moderate seas.

    For the forecast, the storm activity will progress southeastward
    this morning and weaken. The weak front will slowly sink
    southeastward and exit the basin tonight. Later, a strong high
    pressure system will build west-southwestward over the area from
    the N Atlantic beginning on Sun night, with the related gradient
    generally supporting moderate to fresh east to southeast winds
    across the Gulf. Locally strong winds will occur at night off N
    Yucatan Tue and Wed.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    A strong high pressure system centered over the central Atlantic
    combines with the Colombian low to support fresh to near gale-
    force trade winds over the central Caribbean. Seas are 7 to 10 ft
    with these winds. Moderate to fresh trades and moderate seas
    dominate the eastern Caribbean, while mainly gentle to moderate E
    to SE winds with moderate seas are noted over the NW part of the
    basin. Seas to 8 ft are noted across the Atlantic passages in the
    Lesser Antilles.

    For the forecast, an expansive subtropical ridge over the central
    Atlantic will support fresh to near gale-force easterly trade winds
    and moderate to rough seas across the central and eastern Caribbean
    over the next several days. A tighter pressure gradient will
    initiate gale-force winds off Colombia at night Mon through at least
    late next week and support locally very rough seas. Fresh to strong
    trades expected elsewhere across most of the central and eastern
    portions of the basin. In the meantime, rough seas in mixed swell
    will prevail in the tropical N Atlantic through the forecast period,
    with seas to 12 ft reaching 55W Mon. Elsewhere, little change is
    expected with moderate to fresh trades continuing through the period.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    A Gale warning is in effect E of 35W. Please, see the Special
    Features section for more information.

    A nearly stationary front has exited the coast off NE Florida,
    supporting numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms W of 75W
    and N of 27N. Meanwhile, a 1034 mb high pressure system located
    near the Azores extends an extensive ridge across the entire
    Atlantic forecast waters. The tight pressure gradient between the
    ridge and lower pressures in the deep tropics and western Africa
    result in fresh to near gale-force easterly winds and rough to
    very rough seas over much of the central and eastern Atlantic.
    Moderate to fresh easterly winds and rough seas are found north of
    20N and between 50W and 65W. Elsewhere, moderate or weaker winds
    and moderate seas are prevalent.

    For the forecast west of 55W, the aforementioned front is expected
    to move slowly southeastward and weaken across the waters W of
    65W through Sun night before dissipating. Elsewhere, high pressure
    over the central Atlantic continues to maintain control over much
    of the western Atlantic while rough seas prevail over the SE
    waters. Another cold front is expected to enter the northern
    waters early next week and gradually shift southeastward and
    weaken. Fresh to near gale-force easterly winds and rough to very
    rough seas, peaking around 14 ft, are forecast behind the front
    Mon through Tue night north of 27N. High pressure will build by
    the middle of next week resulting in moderate to fresh winds and
    rough seas over much of the basin.

    $$
    Delgado
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