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AXPZ20 KNHC 301526
TWDEP 

TROPICAL WEATHER DISCUSSION
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
MIAMI FL 1005 UTC MON MAY 30 2016

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 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through
0830 UTC.

...TROPICAL WAVES...

A tropical wave along 91W south of 14N is moving westward at 15
kt. Scattered moderate isolated strong convection is within 240
nm east of the wave axis from 07N to 13N between 87W and 91W.
The surface pressure gradient near the wave is forecast to
become weaker during the next 36-48 hours as the wave becomes
more diffuse. 

A tropical wave along 77W-78W south of 15N is moving westward at
10-15 kt. The wave will cross Panama and move into the eastern
Pacific this evening.

...INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE/MONSOON TROUGH...

The monsoon trough extends from 10N93W to low pres near 09N107W
1010 mb to 14N117W to low pres near 14N120W to 09N127W, then
ITCZ from 09N127W to beyond 08N140W. Scattered moderate isolated
strong convection from 07N to 11N between 108W and 113W.

...DISCUSSION... 

The subtropical ridge prevails over northern waters N of 17N and
west of 115W. Cold front NW of the area from 36N144W to 27N148W
is being blocked by high pressure north of the area, and is
expected to become stationary west of 140W during the next 36-48
hours. A persistent low pressure area near 14N120W is nearly
stationary, and scatterometer data showed 20 kt winds near the
circulation center. The low is expected to weaken and transition
to a trough during the next 24-48 hours. Convection associated
with the low has been spotty and unorganized during the past 24
hours. Scatterometer data from last night indicates gentle trade
winds over most of the area north of the convergence zone, and
mainly light southerly winds to the south. Model guidance shows
multiple weak transitory cyclonic circulations embedded in the
monsoon trough the next few days, with little possible tropical
development expected until late this week - based on the ECMWF.

$$
Mundell