Forecast (0000 UTC 12 February)
Current Conditions: Temperatures are estimated to be in the lower 70s. Winds are between 15-18kts according to the scatterometer. Partly cloudy conditions are in place. Waves are 2-3m from the NE and currents are 2kts from the NE.
Short-term Forecast: Temperatures will hold steady in the lower to mid 70s. Winds will slowly decrease from 15-18kts to 9-12kts over the next 24 hours. Currents will remain favorable, between 2-3 kts from the NE and E over the next 24 hours. Expect no change in wave heights, still from the NE. The low clouds in place right may recede somewhat over the next 6-12 hours, but will return. No precipitation is expected, except maybe some sprinkles.
Longer-term Forecast: A region of high pressure in the northeastern Atlantic will continue to dominate over the next five days and build out to the west. Northeasterly flow will be maintained, but forecasters should look for increased wind speeds into Valentine’s Day and beyond. Much greater cloud cover can be expected to build in past 24 hours. Little to no precipitation is expected, but the clouds could cool temperatures somewhat. Waves will hold steady at 2-3m and transition from the out of the northeast to out of the north by Valentine’s day. Currents will continue to be favorable (from the E, and relatively strong) over the next few days.
Next 12 hours (0000-1200 UTC 5 February)
Winds: 15-18kts from the ENE, decreasing gradually to 12-15kts from the NE
Waves: 2-3m out of the N
Currents: 2.0kts from the NE, increasing to 3.0kts from the E
12-18 hours (1200-1800 UTC 5 February)
Winds: 12-15kts out of the NE, still decreasing gradually
Waves: 2-3m out of the N
Currents: 2.5-3.0kts from the E
18-24 hours (1800 UTC 5 February – 0000 UTC 6 February)
Winds: 9-12kts out of the NE, still decreasing gradually
Waves: 2-3m out of the N
Currents: 2kts from the NE
Forecaster Dixon