000 AXNT20 KNHC 272338 TWDAT Tropical Weather Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 805 PM EDT MON JUN 27 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 2330 UTC. ...TROPICAL WAVES... A tropical wave is moving across the tropical Atlantic with axis extending from 17N37W to 06N34W, moving W at 15 kt. The wave coincides with broad 700 mb troughing between 35W-45W and remains surrounded by Saharan dust. As a result, no significant deep convection is occurring with the wave at this time. A tropical wave was introduced to the 1800 UTC map after analyzing latest guidance, satellite imagery and latest observations. This low-amplitude wave extends its axis from 13N54W to 05N54W, and is moving W at around 10-15 kt. Isolated convection is observed within this wave from 02N-12N between 50W- 56W. A tropical wave extends over Central America with axis from 17N87W to 09N83W, moving W at 15 kt. The wave coincides with broad 700 mb troughing over the SW Caribbean Sea and portions of Central America between 79W-88W. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms prevail in the environment of this wave affecting Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, as well as the Caribbean waters from 10N-16N and W of 80W. ...ITCZ/MONSOON TROUGH... The Monsoon Trough extends across the African continent to 12N17W. From this point, the ITCZ begins and continues to 06N48W. Scattered moderate to strong convection prevails along and S of the Monsoon Trough between 13W-17W while isolated showers are observed along the ITCZ. ...DISCUSSION... GULF OF MEXICO... Tranquil conditions are across the basin as a 1020 mb surface high is centered over central Texas and extends across the area. A surface trough is moving over the Bay of Campeche with axis from 22N93W to 19N93W. Scattered moderate convection prevails along the Yucatan Peninsula. This activity will move W affecting the Gulf waters S of 22N. Scatterometer data depicts a light to gentle anticyclonic flow across the basin. Expect for a similar weather pattern to prevail during the next 24 hours. CARIBBEAN SEA... An upper-level low is centered over Central America along with a tropical wave currently over Honduras/Nicaragua/Costa Rica are providing the necessary low-level and upper level lifting dynamics to generate scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms S of 17N and W of 80W. To the N of the basin, the base of an upper-level trough extends across the northwestern Caribbean N of 14N W of 68W. This feature is supporting convection across portions of Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola. Scatterometer data depicts moderate to fresh trades across the basin except S of 14N between 72W-77W where fresh to strong winds prevail. Little change is expected within the next 24 hours. ...HISPANIOLA... Scattered moderate convection prevails across the island as the base of an upper-level trough extends over the NW Caribbean. Expect for this weather pattern to continue during the next 24 hours. ATLANTIC OCEAN... A 1016 mb surface low is centered across the western Atlantic near 31N79W. A weak frontal boundary extends SW from the low to NE Florida with no significant convection. Two tropical waves are moving across the tropical Atlantic. Please refer tot he section above for details. The remainder of the basin is dominated by a surface ridge anchored by a 1035 high centered near 41N31W. Expect during the next 24 hours for the surface low and front to dissipate. Surface ridging will prevail. For additional information please visit http://www.hurricanes.gov/marine $$ ERA