An intense storm low over the west-central North Atlanticwas producing storm to hurricane force winds (50-65 knots) and waves buildingup to 11 meters (36 ft.) during the next 18-24 hours. http://oceanweatherservices.com/blog1/2013/02/22/intense-storm-affecting-north-atlantic-shipping-routes/
Western Atlantic Storm Update
The hurricane force storm that was over the western North Atlantic shipping lanes 23rd-24th has weakened and turned northward towards Greenland however, a second storm has developed off the US East Coast over night…
http://oceanweatherservices.com/blog1/2013/02/25/western-atlantic-storm-update-monday/