Situational Update - Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic
U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 02/15/2026 02:44 PM EST
The latest briefing for the western Atlantic is attached. This update covers the developing hurricane-force low over the Mid-Atlantic waters later today through Tue evening. Winds will increase to 65-70 kt gusting 80-85 kt and seas will build to 20-34 ft. This is a dangerous situation with medium-high confidence that hurricane-force winds will occur Mon night into Tue.
If there are any questions email ncep.opc.idss@noaa.gov
The next scheduled briefing will be an update on Monday, FEB 16, by noon EST or 1700 UTC.
Thank you!
