Situational Update - Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic
U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 02/16/2026 12:01 PM EST
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!
