[Tropical] Tropical Weather Discussion

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AXNT20 KNHC 021827
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Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
205 PM EDT Sun Sep 2 2018

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
 UTC.

...SPECIAL FEATURES...

...Florence...

Tropical Storm Florence is centered near 17.0N 33.2W at 02/1500
UTC or 530 nm WNW of The Southernmost Cabo Verde Islands moving
WNW at 16 kt. Estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb.
Maximum sustained wind speed is 45 kt with gusts to 55 kt.
Scattered moderate convection is from 15N-19N between 31W-34W.
See latest NHC forecast/advisory under AWIPS/WMO headers
MIATCPAT1/WTNT31 KNHC for more details.

...West Atlantic...

Thunderstorm activity associated with a tropical wave located
between north-central Cuba and the central Bahamas is gradually
becoming better organized, and upper-level winds are also becoming
more favorable. A tropical depression is likely to form during the
next day or so while the system moves west-northwestward across the
northwestern Bahamas, southern Florida, and the Florida Keys. The
system is forecast to emerge over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico by
early Tuesday and move toward the north-central Gulf Coast Tuesday
night and Wednesday. This system will produce locally heavy rains
and gusty winds across the central and northwestern Bahamas,
southern Florida, and the Florida Keys during the next day or two. A
tropical storm watch could be issued for portions of the northern
Gulf Coast tonight. Interests in these areas should monitor the
progress of this system. There is a high chance for tropical cyclone
formation within 48 hours.

...TROPICAL WAVES...

An Atlantic tropical wave extends its axis along 63W from 08N-
21N, moving west at 20 kt. This position was based on satellite
imagery and model guidance. Widely scattered moderate convection
is from 15N-20N between 54W-64W.

A western Caribbean tropical wave extends its axis along 83W from
09N-20N, moving west at 15 kt. This wave location is based on
satellite imagery, atmospheric soundings, and model guidance.
Clusters of scattered moderate convection are south of E Cuba from
16N-21N between 75W-81W.

...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

The monsoon trough extends from west Africa near 12N16W to
13N25W, then resumes west of T.S. Florence near 12N35W and
continues to 08N45W. The ITCZ begins from that point to 09N60W.
See the Special Features section for convection related to
Florence. In addition, scattered moderate convection is noted
along the coast of W Africa from 06N-14N between 16W-22W. Widely
scattered moderate convection is from 07N-12N between 34W-42W,
and from 07N-11N between 52W-57W.

...DISCUSSION...

GULF OF MEXICO...

An upper-level high is centered over the central Gulf of Mexico
near 26N91W dominating the Gulf W of 85W. An upper level low is
centered over S Florida at 26N80W. This feature is enhancing
convection over the Florida Peninsula, and over the Straits of
Florida.

A surface trough is over the NW Gulf of Mexico from 30N92W to
28N97W. Scattered moderate to strong convection is from 25N-31N
between 88W-97W. SE to S 10-15 kt return flow is over the
remainder of the Gulf.

Expect little change over the Gulf waters today. Expect the
special feature W Atlantic trough to be a factor thereafter.

CARIBBEAN SEA...

An upper level low is centered south of Hispaniola near 16N72W
producing upper level diffluence N of the island over the S
Bahamas. More upper level diffluence is noted over the NW
Caribbean S of Cuba.

A tropical wave is over the western Caribbean and another is
over the eastern Caribbean. See above. To the south, the eastern
part of the EPAC's monsoon trough is along 10N from Costa Rica to
Colombia. Scattered moderate to strong convection is S of 12N.

Nocturnal winds will pulse to fresh to strong in the south
central Caribbean during the next several nights. Gentle to
moderate winds will prevail elsewhere.

ATLANTIC OCEAN...

Refer to the sections above for information about T.S Florence,
and the Atlantic tropical wave. The upper-level low centered over
S Florida is enhancing convection over the W Atlantic west of
78W. Another upper level low is centered over the central
Atlantic near 27N60W. Scattered moderate convection is from 25N-
29N between 49W-56W.

A surface trough extends over the W Atlantic from 26N75W to
18N76W. A 1012 mb low is embedded on the trough near 22N75W.
Scattered moderate convection is from 21N-27W between 73W-78W.
Clusters of widely scattered moderate convection is elsewhere W
of 78W. A 1025 mb high is centered over the central Atlantic near
34N46W.

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

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