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General synopsis by March 9, 2009 at 00h
Low 991hPa 50N 34W moving northeast.

New low expected 978 hPa 47N 45W by 9/12 utc, moving northeast and deepening, expected 964hPa 55N 38W by 10/12utc.
High 1029hPa 43N 18W moving east and weakening, expected 1026hPa 43N 15W by 10/12 utc.

Weather forecast from March 9, 2009 at 9UTC to March 10, 2009 at 12UTC
YEU, ROCHEBONNE, PAZENN

West or Northwest 9/14kt, backing West or Southwest later. Sea moderate. Rain.

ROMEO

West or Southwest 20/25kt gusts 35kt, decreasing 15/20kt gusts 25 kt soon, increasing Southwest 20/25kt gusts 35kt in west at the end. Sea rough or very rough decreasing occasionally. Rain in west at the end.

CHARCOT

Variable clockwise 5/15kt, increasing Southerly 18/22kt in west at the end. Sea moderate in westerly swell.

northwest of ALTAIR, FARADAY

Southwesterly 25/30kt increasing 35/40kt gusts 50/55kt later. Se. Sea becoming very rough or high. Rain.

southeast of ALTAIR, north of ACORES

Southerly 18/22kt. Sea moderate or rough in Northwesterly swell.
 

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

High wave warning (> 6 m):
None

on Monday, March 9, 2009 at 08:02 UTC
Sylvain Mondon

Météo-France