AMZ101-170845-
Synopsis for the SW N Atlantic including the Bahamas
338 PM EST Mon Feb 16 2026

.SYNOPSIS...Gale-force SW winds prevail ahead of a cold front that 
extends from 31N72W SW to the Florida Straits and into the SE of
Gulf of America. Gale-force winds are forecast to end later this 
afternoon, however heavy showers will continue ahead of this 
front as it continues its eastward path through Wed. The front 
will reach from near Bermuda to the central Bahamas to central 
Cuba tonight, from near 30N55W to just NE of the Puerto Rico 
offshores Tue evening, and will move E of 55Wby Wed afternoon. 
Winds behind the front will become moderate or weaker early Tue
night, however long-period swell will continue to support rough
seas over great portions of the SW N Atlantic waters through Thu
night. The tail of a cold front is forecast to enter the NE 
Florida offshore waters briefly on Thu. A third cold front is
forecast to enter the same region Sat night.