GMZ001-190815-
Synopsis for the Gulf of America
410 PM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026
.SYNOPSIS...A cold front extends across the Straits of Florida
and the SE Gulf into the central Bay of Campeche. Strong to
gale-force winds and very rough seas persist in the wake of the
front over the SW Gulf. Fresh to strong NE winds, with higher
gusts, will continue over the NE Gulf through Mon. The front will
slow down over the Straits of Florida and the Yucatan Peninsula
tonight and Mon, then drift to the southeast of the Gulf through
Tue as it weakens. Gale-force winds will persist over the SW Gulf
offshore Veracruz through early Mon morning. High pressure behind
the front, will continue to support fresh NE to E winds mainly
over the eastern half of the Gulf through Tue.