Vendée Globe

General synopsis by February 26, 2009 at 00h
Low 1012hPa 28N 18W moving slowly northeast, expected 31N 17W by 27/12 utc.
High 1032 hPa 49N 13W moving slowly east and weakening, expected 1026 hPa 48N 1W by 27/12 utc. Associated ridge extending southwest.

New high expected 1026hPa 31N 42W by 27/00 utc, moving east, expected 32N 36W by 27/12 utc.

New high expected 1037hPa 42N 52W by 27/12 utc

ITCZ along 4N 10W, 1S 22W, 1S 34W, 2S 40W
 

Weather forecast from February 26, 2009 at 9UTC to February 27, 2009 at 12UTC
YEU, ROCHEBONNE

in east, Northeast 8/12kt, backing Northerly later, veering Northeast at the end. Sea slight.

south of RIDGE, north of COLORADO

South or Southwest 12/17kt, veering Northerly 10/15kt later, increasing Northeast 20/25 at the end. Sea moderate or rough. Rain.

ALIZES OUEST

East or Northeast 20/25kt. Sea rough. squalls with gusts 30kt.

west of SIERRA LEONE, north of ST PAUL

Northeast 20/25kt. Sea rough. squalls with gusts 30kt.

south of ST PAUL

North or Northeast 10/15kt. Sea moderate.

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

None.

High wave warning (> 6 m):

None.

on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 08:12 UTC
Sylvain Mondon
Météo-France