Situational Update - Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic

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The latest briefing for the western Atlantic is attached. This update covers the developing hurricane-force low that will affect portions of the mid-Atlantic waters near and over the Gulf Stream tonight into Tuesday. Winds over this area will increase to 60-70 kt with gusts up to 85 kt and seas will build to 18-32 ft.

If there are any questions email ncep.opc.idss@noaa.gov

The next scheduled briefing will be Tuesday, FEB 17, by noon EST or 1700 UTC.

Thank you!