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Greetings all!
Based on my analysis of the ECMWF,  and GFS models, an area of lower pressure currently affecting the Florida panhandle area is forecast to emerge near the OBX and begin developing into a brief coastal storm, and moving NEWD and affecting the offshore areas, eventually moving into and affecting the Gulf of Maine.  Based on the origin of the low, it would be considered a “Miller type A”.  In fact, looking at the extended forecast, a series of lows supposedly make their way across the U.S., and splitting as they near the eastern U.S. and Canada, with new low centers developing over or near the Gulf of Maine.  These lows could also set the stage for severe weather over various portions of the U.S. over the next week or two.  The current forecast low is progged to strengthen to 28.91 in. over the Gulf of Maine by late Friday evening.  Initially, surface winds near the coastal areas of the OBX could be 25 – 30 mph, with winds increasing offshore to gale force.  Waves close to the coast could reach 6 – 10 ft, with waves reaching 18 – 20 ft offshore.  Small craft should remain in port, and residents should not venture near the water.  Areas affected by the onshore wind flow could experience coastal flooding due to the combination of wave action and precipitation. 
ECMWF AND GFS MSLP ANOMALY FORECAST


ECMWF EXTENDED

ECMWF AND GFS SURFACE WIND FORECAST


ECMWF FORECAST SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHTS

ECMWF AND GFS 72 HOUR FORECAST PRECIPITATION TOTALS


WPC 3 DAY RAINFALL FORECAST

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NWS WATCH / WARNING DISPLAY (LINKED…CLICK MAP, THEN YOUR AREA)

NWS DOPPLER RADAR LOOP (LINKED, CLICK RADAR MAP)

RAP RADAR (CLICK IMAGE THEN GO TO LOOP DURATION AND PICK LENGTH OF LOOP, THEN CLICK RADAR SITE)
CARIBBEAN RADAR (CLICK IMAGE)

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T. F. “STORM” WALSH III
GMCS, USCG (ret)
METEOROLOGIST / HURRICANE SPECIALIST /SEVERE WEATHER SPECIALIST