Extreme High Swell Events on the Moroccan Atlantic Coast

4.0 Case Study 1 » 4.4 Step 3: Forecasting the Marine Situation » 4.4.5 EFI Valid For 7 January 0000 UTC

According to the EFI values valid for 7 January at 0000 UTC (the 24- to 48-h forecast), the marine situation seems to be unusual and related to the extreme event. Indeed, the EFI values on the night of 6 to 7 January are around 0.8 to 0.9. The magnitudes are significant near the Moroccan coast. This implies that the marine situation is abnormal and dangerous, and could generate strong swells.

ECMWF Extreme Forecast Index Issued on 5 January Valid Until 7 Jan 2014 at 0000 UTC