ANNOUNCMENT:

This will be the last ‘broadcast’ from the Communications Office of the 2012 Newport 
Bermuda Race.  The messaging facility of the voice-mail system will continue for a few 
days.


WEATHER:

From:              Commanders’ Weather Corp
Prepared:        0600 EDT Thursday, June 21, 2012
 
Summary:   Slowly increasing W wind from N to S today and tonight
 
 
1) High pressure between the Carolinas and Bermuda with the high nosing to around 
Bermuda
2) This is continuing to bring very light winds around the area
3) Flow mainly NW to N, further left closer to 33n
4) The high will ridge a little further S and SE over the next 12-24 hours
  a) this will allow for the wind to back and slowly come up
  b) stays light today, mainly 5-10 kts, strongest the further N from Bermuda
5) Freshening W flow this evening and especially overnight
  a) wind speeds 10-15 kts
6) Some cloudiness around, but do not expect any squalls today thru tonight
 
Forecast
 
Thu, June 21 – NW-N winds of 5-10 kts, lightest closer to Bermuda. Breeze backs to the 
NW to W during the afternoon and W this evening. Wind speeds increase to 10-15 kts 
this evening and tonight
Fri, June 22 – W to WNW flow of 11-15 kts