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AXPZ20 KNHC 300326
TWDEP 

Tropical Weather Discussion 
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
0405 UTC Mon Apr 30 2018 

Tropical Weather Discussion for the eastern Pacific Ocean from 
the Equator to 32N, east of 140W. The following information is 
based on satellite imagery, weather observations, radar, and 
meteorological analysis.

Based on 0000 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 
0300 UTC.
  
...INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE/MONSOON TROUGH... 

A surface trough extends southwest from the Pacific coast of 
Costa Rica at 08N84W to 07N90W to 07N96W where the ITCZ begins 
and continues west along 06N120W to 05N140W. Scattered moderate 
and isolated strong convection is noted in the vicinity of the 
trough from 04N to 08N between 84W and 98W and from 04N to 12N 
between 100W and 120W. Scattered moderate convection is within 
150 nm either side of the ITCZ west of 120W.

...DISCUSSION...

OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO...

A northwest to southeast ridge will prevail through the entire 
forecast period. A slightly tight pressure gradient between the 
ridge and broad low pressure over the western half of the United 
States will continue to support fresh northwest flow across the 
open waters N of 27N west of the Baja Peninsula. Winds will 
diminish to moderate northerly breeze by late Wed night as the 
area of low pressure N of the area weaken before dissipating on 
Thu. Associated seas will subside to less than 8 ft by late Wed. 

Gulf of California:  Light to gentle southerly winds are 
expected to increase to a strong southwest breeze along 30N on 
Mon morning, and then resume Mon night continuing to early Wed. 
Seas will building to a maximum of 7 ft.   

Gulf of Tehuantepec: The next strong event may begin Sat 
morning. 

OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF CENTRAL AMERICA, COLOMBIA, AND 
WITHIN 750 NM OF ECUADOR... 

Gulf of Papagayo: Moderate to locally fresh northeast nocturnal 
winds are expected though tonight, with fresh to locally strong 
nocturnal drainage flow then forecast on Mon and Tue nights.
  
Gulf of Panama: Gentle to moderate nocturnal flow is forecast for 
the next several nights.

Elsewhere, light to gentle winds will prevail through Mon, 
accompanied by 3 to 6 ft seas.

REMAINDER OF THE AREA...
   
A ridge extends across the forecast waters. Fresh trades, and 6 
to 8 ft seas will continue between the ridge and the ITCZ 
through Thu.
   
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Ramos