[Tropical] Tropical Weather Discussion

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Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1805 UTC Thu Sep 30 2021

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 31N. The following information is based on satellite
imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

Based on 1200 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through
1750 UTC.

...SPECIAL FEATURES...

Hurricane Sam was centered near 22.6N 60.0W at 30/1500 UTC or 315
nm NNE of the Northern Leeward Islands moving NW at 11 kt.
Estimated minimum central pressure is 937 mb. Maximum sustained
wind speed is 125 kt with gusts to 150 kt. Numerous moderate
scattered strong convection is from 20N to 27N between 56W and
63W. Maximum significant wave height near the center is estimated
at 45 ft. On the forecast track, the core of Sam will pass to the
east of Bermuda early Saturday. Some fluctuations in intensity
are expected during the next couple of days, but Sam is forecast
to remain a major hurricane through Saturday, with more significant
weakening anticipated later in the weekend.
Please read the latest NHC Public Advisory at
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATCPAT3.shtml and Forecast/
Advisory at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATCMAT3.shtml for more
details.

Tropical Storm Victor is centered near 9.5N 28.9W at 30/1500 UTC
or 480 nm SW of the Cabo Verde Islands moving WNW at 12 kt.
Estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb. Maximum sustained
wind speed is 40 kt with gusts to 50 kt. Numerous moderate
convection is from 04N to 15N between 24W and 33W. Maximum significant
wave height near the center is estimated to be near 17 ft. A
west-northwest to northwest motion over the eastern tropical
Atlantic is expected through the weekend. Gradual strengthening
is forecast, and Victor could be near hurricane strength on
Friday. A weakening trend is expected to begin over the weekend.
Please read the latest High Seas Forecast issued by Meteo-France
at website https://www.weather.gmdss.org/II.html.
Please also read the latest NHC Public Advisory at
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATCPAT5.shtml and Forecast/
Advisory at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATCMAT5.shtml for more
details.

...TROPICAL WAVES...

A tropical wave extends from 06N to 15N with axis near 48W,
moving W near 10 kt. Scattered moderate convection is from 05N to
10N between 42W and 48W.

...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

The monsoon trough extends from the W coast of Africa near
16N16W and continues to 13N21W, then resumes west of Victor near
07N32W and contiunes to 06N38W. The ITCZ begins near 06N38W and
extends to 05N53W. Aside from the convection associated with
Victor and the tropical wave, scattered moderate convection is
from 05N to 09N between 34W and 42W.

GULF OF MEXICO...

Microwave satellite imagery continue to show moisture inflow from
the Caribbean to the western half of the gulf, which along with
middle level divergent flow continue to support heavy showers and
thunderstorms W of 95W and just to the N of Veracruz, Mexico.
Similar convective activity is along the Texas and SW Louisiana
coastal and offhshore waters. Model guidance indicate the
continuation of shower activity in these regions through the
weekend. Otherwise, a weak surface ridge covers the eastern half
of the basin and provides mainly gentle to moderate E to SE flow
basin-wide, except in the areas of convection where fresh winds
are observed. Seas remains in the 1 to 3 ft range.

For the forecast, a weak ridge of high pressure will persist
north of the Gulf through Fri night, supporting tranquil
conditions. Stronger higher pressure will build across the region
Sat and Sun, allowing winds and seas to increase over the SE Gulf.
Quiescent condition will prevail over the entire Gulf of Mexico
beginning again on Mon.

CARIBBEAN SEA...

Recent ASCAT wind data show gentle trades continuing over most
of the basin. Scattered showers and tstorms continue near Cuba
and Hispaniola as well as portions of the southeastern Caribbean,
including Barbados and St. Vincent. Gentle trades are noted across
the basin. Seas are 3 ft or less across most of the Caribbean
Sea, except in the northeast Caribbean passages, where swell from
Hurricane Sam will peak later today through tonight.

For the forecast, Hurricane Sam will move to 23.0N 60.2W this
afternoon, 25.6N 61.4W Fri morning, 28.4N 61.8W Fri afternoon,
31.1N 61.3W Sat morning, and move east of Bermuda near 33.5N 59.9W
Sat afternoon, and 35.5N 58.0W Sun morning. Swells generated by
Sam are forecast to continue over Atlantic waters from off the
northern Leeward Islands to north of the Mona Passage through Fri.
Meanwhile, gentle trades will prevail over the Caribbean through
Fri. Winds are expected to become moderate to fresh across the
basin by the weekend.

ATLANTIC OCEAN...

Please read the Special Features section above for details on
Hurricane Sam and Tropical Storm Victor.

The Cumbre Vieja volcano on the island of La Palma in the Canary
Islands near 28.6N 17.8W has been erupting since September 19th.
High concentration of volcanic ash is found near the volcano.
Marine and aviation interests should monitor this ongoing
situation by reading the latest Volcanic Ash Advisory issued by
Meteo-France at http://vaac.meteo.fr/volcanoes/la-palma/ for
details. The next advisory will be issued no later than 30/1500
UTC.

A surface trough extends from 30N64W to 25N66W. Scattered
moderate showers and tstorms are near the trough axis, especially
within the area from 23N-31N between 61W-75W. A 1017 mb high
pressure is located east of the NE Florida coast near 31N78W.
Overnight ASCAT data show mostly gentle wind speeds covering the
western Atlantic west of 65W. Seas are 2-4 ft west of 70W, but 4-6
ft between 65W- 70W due to easterly swell from Hurricane Sam. The
east Atlantic is being dominated by a 1033 mb high pressure
centered over the Azores. This is driving fresh to strong trade
winds east of 40W from 20N-30N. Seas are 8 to 11 ft in the area.

For the forecast, Hurricane Sam was near 21.5N 59.1W 937 mb at 5 AM
EDT moving NW at 10 kt. Maximum sustained winds are 125 kt gusts
150 kt. Sam will move to 23.0N 60.2W this afternoon, 25.6N
61.4W Fri morning, 28.4N 61.8W Fri afternoon, 31.1N 61.3W Sat
morning, and move east of Bermuda near 33.5N 59.9W Sat
afternoon, and 35.5N 58.0W Sun morning. In addition to
hurricane conditions northeast of the Leeward Islands today,
expect rough seas in the form of swell from Sam to impact the area
northeast of the Bahamas starting Fri and continuing through the
weekend. Meanwhile, a weak pressure pattern will maintain light to
gentle breezes and slight seas through tonight. A weak cold front
will move from the Carolinas to the central Bahamas by Fri and
dissipate by Sat. Stronger high pressure will build in to the
area, which will bring moderate to occasionally fresh winds
through the weekend.

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Ramos
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