Vendée Globe

General synopsis by March 6, 2009 at 00h
Low 1014 hPa 548 37W moving northeast. Associated trough extending southwest.

New low orageuse expected 1011 hPa 33N 49W by 7/12 utc, moving south. Associated trough extending northeast.

High 1036hPa 39N 28W weakening with litle move, expected 1032hPa 38N 26W by 7/12 utc.

New high expected 1033 hPa 44N 45W by 7/12 utc, moving southeast.

Weather forecast from March 6, 2009 at 9UTC to March 7, 2009 at 12UTC
ROMEO, north of CHARCOT

Westerly 20/30kt, backing Southwest 25/30kt gusts 40kt at the end. Sea rough. squalls.

east of FARADAY

West or Southwest 25/30kt gusts 35kt, increasing Southwest 30/35kt gusts 40/45kt later. Sea rough or very rough. Rain.

southeast of MILNE, east of RIDGE

South or Southwest 20/25kt gusts 30kt, veering Northeast 20/25kt kt at the end. Sea rough. Rain.

ACORES

Variable clockwise 5/15kt. Sea slight.

west of IRVING

Easterly 15/19kt, decreasing 12/16kt later. Sea moderate.

east of COLORADO

Southeasterly 12/16kt. Sea moderate.
 

Further outlook for next 24 hours
Strong wind warning (> 40 kt):
None.

High wave warning (> 6 m):
None.

on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 07:18 UTC
Sylvain Mondon
Météo-France