Vendée Globe

General synopsis by November 30, 2008 at 00h
Thundery low 1014 hPa 18S 39W, moving southeast, expected 26S 033W by 01/00 utc, then 1012 hPa 27S 034W by 01/12 utc.

Low expected 1005 hPa 33S 056W by 30/12 utc moving southeast and deepening, expected 998 hPa 33S 051W by 01/12 utc.

Low 988 hPa 54S 037W moving northeast and filling, expected 990 hPa 51S 004E by 01/12 utc. Associated trough extending northeast.

High 1032 hPa 37S 017W, moving north and weakening, expected 1027 hPa 34S 015W by 01/00 utc, then 1025 hPa 32S 016W by 01/12 utc. Associated ridge extending east.

High 1026 hPa 46S 58W by 30/00 utc, building 1029 hPa.

Weather forecast from November 30, 2008 at 9UTC to December 1, 2008 at 12UTC
South of RECIFE

East or Southeast 15/20kt, locally Northeasterly 13/18kt in far west. Sea moderate. Isolated thundersqualls with gusts.

RIO

Easterly 15/20kt, but cyclonic 13/18kt in north. Sea becoming cyclonic in southeast later. Sea moderate, locally rough. Thundersqualls with severe gusts.

North of TRINIDADE

East or Northeast 13/18kt in east, and North or Northeast 13/18kt in west, increasing 20/25kt gusts 30/40kt in far west. Sea moderate, locally rough in west. Thundersqualls with severe gusts.

South of TRINIDADE

in far southest, variable clockwise 3/8kt.

Elsewhere, Easterly 15/20kt, locally 18/23kt in northeast, backing Northeast 13/18kt later. Sea slight or moderate. Thundersqualls with severe gusts.

West of SAINTE HELENE

Southeasterly 13/18kt backing East 10/15kt at the end, and becoming variable clockwise 3/8 in far south. Sea moderate. Rain.

West of TRISTAN

In north, West or Northwest 13/18kt increasing 15/20kt soon, but variable clockwise in northeast at first.

In south, Northwest 25/30kt gusts 40/45kt backing Southwest 10/15kt from southwest.

Sea rough or very rough in south. Rain.

East of TRISTAN

in north, West or Northwest 13/18kt, locally variable clockwise 3/8kt in north at first, increasing 18/23kt gusts 30/35kt.

in south, Westerly 20/25kt gusts 30/40kt, backing Northwest 25/30kt gusts 35/50kt soon,et backing West or Southwest 15/20kt in southwest at the end.

Sea rough or very rough in south. Rain.

North of WEDDEL

West or Northwest 30/35kt gusts 45/55kt veering South or Southwest 10/15kt from west. Sea becoming very rough, decreasing. Rain.

North of ESPERANCE

West or Southwest 10/15k. Sea becoming variable clockwise 5/15kt in east later. Sea moderate or rough.

South of ESPERANCE

West or Northwest 25/30kt gusts 35/45kt. Sea rough or very rough. Rain.

North of BOUVET

West or Northwest 30/35kt gusts 45/50kt. Sea very rough or high. Rain.

Further outlook for next 24 hours
Strong wind warning (> 40 kt)

None

High wave warning (> 6 m)

None

on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 08:27 UTC
Anne Couzinier
Météo-France