[Tropical] Tropical Weather Discussion

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AXNT20 KNHC 111808
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Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
105 PM EST Mon Dec 11 2017

Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
Equator to 32N. The following information is based on satellite
imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

Based on 1200 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through
1715 UTC.

...SPECIAL FEATURES...

A stationary frontal boundary over the western Atlantic from 30N 63W
extends southwestward across eastern Cuba, Jamaica, and into the
southwestern Caribbean Sea.  A band of cloudiness and showers
extends about 120 n mi on either side of the front.  Due to the
little motion of the boundary, there have been some reports of
notable rainfall accumulations, including 2.32 inches observed at
Montego Bay, Jamaica, during the last 24 hours.  The strong pressure
gradient between this front and strong high pressure over Mexico is
still producing gale force winds on the west side of the boundary
over the Caribbean Sea.  See the latest NWS High Seas Forecast under
AWIPS/WMO headers MIAHSFAT2/FZNT02 KNHC for more details.

...ITCZ/MONSOON TROUGH...

The monsoon trough extends from the African coast from Liberia near
07N11W to 7N16W to 7N18W. The Intertropical Convergence Zone axis
extends from 7N18W to 3N30W and crosses the Equator near 43W to
Brazil near 1S46W. Isolated moderate convection is from 2N-5N
between 10W-44W.

GULF OF MEXICO...

Fair weather conditions exist across the entire Gulf of Mexico due
to a combination of strong surface high pressure centered over
Mexico and a dry air mass aloft. Surface winds are generally light
and mostly out of the north for most of the region. By tomorrow, a
weak cold front will emerge off the southeastern U.S., which could
bring a brief period of fresh W-NW winds over the northern waters.
Otherwise, quiet conditions are expected to continue for the next
day or two.

CARIBBEAN SEA...

The main weather producer across the region is a stationary front
that is draped across the western portion of the region. Please read
the Special Features section for details about the gale-force winds
in the area. West of the front, northerly flow and a few showers
exist. Generally tranquil conditions exist to the east of the front,
with moderate trade winds and scattered shallow showers covering
much of the eastern and central Caribbean Sea. The front is forecast
to remain stationary while gradually weakening through mid-week.

...HISPANIOLA...

Generally fair weather conditions prevail across the island today,
while a stationary front remains just to the west of the island
across the Windward Passage and eastern Cuba.  The front is not
expected to move much, so generally similar weather conditions are
expected over the island during the next day or two.

...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

A mid-to upper-level trough is lifting out of the western Atlantic
Ocean, providing less support for a boundary that is now stationary
over the western Atlantic from 30N 63W southwestern to eastern Cuba.
A band of clouds and showers is within 180 n mi of the front.
Farther east, an upper-level low and accompanying surface trough
from 27N 51W to 15N 55W are producing showers and thunderstorms to
the east of the surface boundary from 15N to 30N between 41W and
51W. The remainder of the basin is fairly quiet, supported by strong
subtropical ridging that is centered just north of the area near 36N
36W.


For additional information please visit
http://www.hurricanes.gov/marine

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