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AXNT20 KNHC 270840
TWDAT

Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1205 UTC Tue Aug 27 2024

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 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 
0830 UTC.

...TROPICAL WAVES...

The axis of a tropical wave is near 27W from 20N southward moving
westward at 5 to 10 kt. Any nearby convection is noted in the
monsoon trough/ITCZ section below.  

The axis of a tropical wave is near 52W from 20N southward, and 
moving westward at 10 to 15 kt. Any nearby convection is noted in
the monsoon trough/ITCZ section below.

...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic off the coast of Africa 
near 23N16W to 12N27W to 10N56W. Scattered moderate and isolated 
strong convection is noted from 04N to 14N between 24N and 51W. 

...GULF OF MEXICO...

A weak pressure pattern is producing gentle to locally moderate
winds over the Gulf of Mexico. Seas are in the 1-3 ft range.  

For the forecast, a weak pressure gradient will maintain gentle 
winds and slight seas through the week. 

...CARIBBEAN SEA...

Gentle to moderate winds, and seas of 3-4 ft, prevail over the
central Caribbean. Gentle to locally moderate winds, and seas of
2-3 ft, are over the eastern Caribbean. Gentle winds, and seas of
1-3 ft, are noted in the western Caribbean. 

For the forecast, moderate to locally fresh NE to E winds will 
pulse off the coast of Hispaniola through the week. Locally fresh 
E to NE winds are possible off the coast of Venezuela and Colombia
starting today. Elsewhere, gentle to moderate winds and moderate 
seas will prevail.

...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

A trough extends from 31N54W to 21N59W. Scattered moderate and
isolates strong convection is in the vicinity of the trough. A
seconds trough, with scattered moderate and isolated strong
convection, is noted from 31N71W to 29N74W. Gentle to locally
moderate winds are over the Atlantic discussion waters W of 52W, 
where seas are in the 3-5 ft range. Moderate to fresh winds, and
seas of 5-7 ft, are over the waters between 40W and 50W. Gentle to
moderate winds, and seas of 5-7 ft, are noted E of 40W. 

For the forecast W of 55W, moderate E to NE winds and moderate 
seas will prevail through the week. Winds may pulse to locally 
fresh at night offshore Hispaniola. 

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