[Tropical] Tropical Weather Discussion

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AXNT20 KNHC 302357
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Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
757 PM EDT TUE AUG 30 2016

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 1800 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through
2315 UTC.

...SPECIAL FEATURES...
Hurricane Gaston is centered near 32.6N 51.9W at 30/2100 UTC or
about 650 nm E of Bermuda and about 1255 nm W of the Azores
moving ENE at 9 kt. Estimated minimum central pressure is 964 mb.
Maximum sustained wind speed is 95 kt with gusts to 115 kt.
Scattered to numerous moderate convection is from 30N-36N between
48W-54W. See latest NHC Forecast/Advisory under the AWIPS/WMO
headers MIATCMAT2/WTNT22 KNHC for more details.

Tropical Depression Eight is centered near 34.4N 74.6W at 31/0000
UTC or about 70 nm SE of Cape Hatteras North Carolina moving NE
at 4 kt. Estimated minimum central pressure is 1011 mb. Maximum
sustained wind speed is 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt. Scattered
moderate convection is from 34N-36N between 73W-76W. See latest
NHC Intermediate Public Advisory under AWIPS/WMO headers
MIATCPAT3/WTNT33 KNHC and the full Forecast/Advisory under the
AWIPS/WMO headers MIATCMAT3/WTNT23 KNHC for more details.

Tropical Depression Nine is centered near 24.2N 87.7W at 31/0000
UTC or about 325 nm W of Key West Florida and about 300 nm WNW of
Havana Cuba moving WNW at 4 kt. Estimated minimum central
pressure is 1004 mb. Maximum sustained wind speed is 30 kt with
gusts to 40 kt. Scattered moderate and isolated strong convection
is from 19N-26N between 79W-90W. Scattered moderate is elsewhere
from 26N-29N between 78W-85W. See latest NHC Intermediate Public
Advisory under AWIPS/WMO headers MIATCPAT4/WTNT34 KNHC and the
full Forecast/Advisory under the AWIPS/WMO headers
MIATCMAT4/WTNT24 KNHC for more details.

...TROPICAL WAVES...
Tropical wave extends from 10N24W to 20N22W moving W at 15-20 kt.
A 1009 mb low is centered along the wave axis near 16N where
global models indicate a maximum 850 mb relative vorticity. In
addition...the low and vorticity coincide with a 700 mb low and
associated troughing that has emerged off the coast of West
Africa. Isolated moderate convection is from 07N-17N between
16W-22W.

Tropical wave extends from 08N34W to 18N37W moving W at 15-20 kt.
The wave coincides with subtle 700 mb troughing between 35W-40W
and a narrow and weak ribbon of 850 mb relative vorticity
extending within the vicinity of the axis of the wave. No
significant deep convection is occurring with the wave at this
time.

...ITCZ/MONSOON TROUGH...
The Monsoon Trough extends from 10N25W to 08N31W to 10N42W to
09N44W. The Intertropical Convergence Zone axis extends from
09N44W to 08N54W. Scattered moderate and isolated strong
convection is from 19N-22N between 15W-18W...and from 10N-12N
between 42W-46W. Isolated moderate convection is from 04N-08N
between 23W-44W...and from 08N-11N between 49W-62W.

...DISCUSSION...

GULF OF MEXICO...
The primary concern is Tropical Depression Nine centered in the
SE and south-central Gulf waters this evening. The depression
finds itself beneath an upper level anticyclonic circulation
centered over the SE Gulf waters near 22N85W which will allow for
gradual strengthening during the couple days. Farther W-NW as the
overall synoptic pattern of weaker surface pressures continue
across the basin...a surface trough extends from across southern
Texas near Brownsville to 25N95W in the NW Gulf waters. Scattered
showers and tstms are occurring across the NW Gulf waters N of
23N between 92W-99W. This convection is likely enhanced due to
middle to upper level diffluence associated with an upper level
anticyclonic circulation centered near 28N95W. Otherwise...by
early Thursday...T.D. Nine is expected to approach the Big Bend
region of Florida reaching the coast by Thursday night. It will
cross portions of northern Florida and southern Georgia and into
the SW North Atlc region by Friday.

CARIBBEAN SEA...
An upper level ridge axis extends from over Tropical Depression
Nine centered in the SE Gulf of Mexico waters SE to the central
Caribbean near 15N73W. The ridging is providing an overall
diffluent environment aloft in support of scattered showers and
tstms occurring generally N of 19N between 76W-90W...including
portions of Cuba and the Yucatan peninsula this evening. Farther
south...weaker surface pressures are observed across much of
Central America and given an overall diffluent flow regime over
the region...isolated showers and tstms are occurring across
inland portions of Central America and the SW Caribbean waters S
of 15N W of 79W. Across the eastern Caribbean...isolated showers
are noted on satellite imagery in the vicinity of 16N69W however
much of eastern waters are under mostly fair skies this evening.
Otherwise...moderate to fresh trades prevail E of 68W and are
slightly stronger...fresh to strong...across the south-central
Caribbean between 68W-78W.

...HISPANIOLA...
Skies remain mostly fair this evening as northerly flow aloft is
noted over the island on the southwestern periphery of an upper
level low centered near 22N70W. Fair weather is expected to
persist through Wednesday as the upper level low weakens and moves
northward by the weekend.

ATLANTIC OCEAN...
Aside from active tropical cyclones...scattered showers and tstms
are noted across the SW North Atlc waters on the NE periphery of
Tropical Depression Nine centered in the SE Gulf of Mexico. The
convection is generally S of 32N W of 75W...including the Bahamas
and Florida peninsula. To the east...an upper level low is
centered near 22N69W and supports isolated showers and tstms from
22N-28N between 66W-72W. Otherwise...the remainder of the central
and eastern Atlc is under the influence of a surface ridge
anchored by a 1019 mb high centered near 25N59W and a stronger
high at 1025 mb centered near 36N22W.

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

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HUFFMAN
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