433 
AGXX40 KNHC 280604
MIMATS

Marine Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
204 AM EDT Tue Aug 28 2018

Marine Weather Discussion for the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea,
and Tropical North Atlantic from 07N to 19N between 55W and 64W
and the Southwest North Atlantic including the Bahamas

...GULF OF MEXICO...

A surface trough has shifted off the Yucatan peninsula into the
SW Gulf. Latest surface observations indicate moderate to fresh
winds over the SW gulf in the vicinity of the trough. Gentle to
moderate winds prevail elsewhere. Seas are in the 1-3 ft range. 
A surface trough will develop each evening over the Yucatan 
Peninsula before pushing offshore into the SW Gulf. A surge of 
moderate to fresh NE to E winds will accompany this trough. 
Otherwise, a ridge will dominate the Gulf waters supporting 
gentle to moderate winds and seas 4 ft or less. 

...CARIBBEAN SEA AND TROPICAL N ATLANTIC FROM 07N TO 19N BETWEEN
55W AND 64W...

Latest surface observations indicate fresh to strong winds over
the south- central Caribbean, fresh winds over the north- central
Caribbean, and gentle to moderate winds elsewhere across the
Caribbean as well as the tropical N Atlc forecast zones. Seas are
in the 7-8 ft range over the south- central Caribbean, 6-7 ft
over the north- central Caribbean, and 3-5 ft elsewhere across
the Caribbean waters. Over the tropical N Atlc forecast zones,
seas are in the 4-6 ft range. The fresh to strong winds will 
prevail in the south- central Caribbean through Wed before 
diminishing. Gentle to moderate winds will prevail elsewhere. 

...SW N ATLANTIC INCLUDING THE BAHAMAS...

Latest surface observations indicate fresh to strong winds N of
Hispaniola and the entrance to the Windward Passage. Elsewhere,
S of 25N, winds moderate to fresh winds prevail, and N of 25N,
gentle to moderate winds prevail. Outside the Bahamas, seas are
in the 4-6 ft range S of 25N and 3-4 ft N of 25N. West of the
Bahamas, seas are in the 1-2 ft range. High pres will prevail 
across the area through the forecast period, supporting moderate 
to fresh winds S of 24N and gentle to moderate winds N of 24N. 
The one exception is north of Hispaniola, where winds will pulse 
to fresh to strong at night through Sat.

$$

.WARNINGS...Any changes impacting coastal NWS offices will be
coordinated through AWIPS II Collaboration Chat, or by
telephone:

.GULF OF MEXICO...
     None.

.CARIBBEAN SEA AND TROPICAL N ATLANTIC FROM 07N TO 19N BETWEEN
55W AND 64W...
     None.

.SW N ATLANTIC INCLUDING THE BAHAMAS...
     None.

$$

*For detailed zone descriptions, please visit:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/abouttafbprod.shtml#OWF

Note: gridded marine forecasts are available in the National
Digital Forecast Database (NDFD) at:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/marine/grids.php

For additional information, please visit:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/marine

$$

.Forecaster AL. National Hurricane Center.