000 AXPZ20 KNHC 251000 TWDEP Tropical Weather Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 708 UTC Mon Jul 25 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. ...SPECIAL FEATURES... Hurricane Georgette is centered at 16.3N 126.8W at 0900 UTC, moving northwest or 315 degrees at 9 kt. Maximum sustained winds remain 115 kt with gusts to 140 kt. Georgette is still a category 4 hurricane. Estimated minimum central pressure has leveled off at 952 mb. The eye is still distinct in satellite imagery, which reflects the recent intensification. Numerous strong convection is noted within 45 nm of the center and scattered moderate isolated strong convection is present in the W semicircle within 90 nm. Georgette is expected to continue moving NW and begin weakening during the next few days. Georgette will reach cooler waters Monday which will reinforce the weakening trend. Refer to the latest NHC forecast advisory under AWIPS/WMO headers MIATCMEP3/WTPZ23 KNHC for more details. Tropical Storm Frank is centered at 20.1N 113.2W at 0900 UTC, or about 285 nm SW of the southern tip of Baja California. Frank is moving west, or 280 degrees at 3 kt. Maximum sustained winds heave decreased to 55 kt with gusts to 65 kt. The estimated minimum central pressure has risen to 994 mb. During the past 6 hours Frank has been drifting slowly W as cloud tops have warmed and deteriorated. Scattered moderate convection is seen within 150 nm of the center. Frank is expected to resume a WNW motion later Today and is expected to remain near its current intensity for the next day or so. Beyond Tuesday, Frank will continue gradually weakening and move NW before becoming a post-tropical remnant low on Fri. Large S swell from Frank continue to impact the southern coast of Baja California Sur and S portions of the Gulf of California. The swell will reach the central portions of the Baja Peninsula tonight and Monday. The swell will generate rough and dangerous surf along the local regional coastlines. Refer to the latest NHC forecast advisory under AWIPS/WMO headers MIATCMEP2/WTPZ22 KNHC for more details. Also see latest high seas forecast under AWIPS/WMO headers MIAHSFEP2/FZPN03 KNHC for more details on the wave forecasts associated with these systems. ...TROPICAL WAVES... A tropical wave N of 09N along 96W is triggering scattered moderate to isolated strong convection near the Gulf of Tehuantepec from 12N to 17N between 93W and 100W. This wave will shift to the west of the Tehuantepec region and the adjacent near and offshore coastal waters during the next 24-36 hours. ..INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE/MONSOON TROUGH... The monsoon trough extends from near 08N78W to 10N101W to 09N106W. The ITCZ continues from 09N106W to 07N116W to 08N122W then resumes from 12N131W to beyond 10N140W. Widely scattered moderate to strong convection is present within 150 nm of the trough between 88W and 111W. Widely scattered moderate to strong convection is north of 13N between 92W and 98.5W. Scattered moderate to strong convection is noted within 120 nm north and 150 nm south of the ITCZ west of 128W. ...DISCUSSION... North of 15N and east of 120W: Tropical Storm Frank continues drifting slowly W away from Socorro and the Revillagigedo Islands. Winds and seas will slowly improve for these locales. However, outer bands of moderate convection along the southeast side of Frank persist across the islands this morning. S swell associated with Frank have been impacting the area between the southern entrance of the Gulf of California between Cabo San Lucas and Cabo Corrientes. The swell are fanning out N and NE to inside the southern portions of the Gulf of California. Offshore seas of 6 to 9 ft are presently occurring across this area. Seas of 8 to 12 ft will spread over the Pacific offshore waters off Baja California Sur through early Monday, away from the immediate vicinity of Frank. This will maintain rough and hazardous marine conditions across the offshore waters, and produce large and powerful surf along the exposed coastal areas of Baja California Sur and western Mexico. Large waves and very strong rip currents will dominate these coastlines through Monday. N swell related to strong winds of California are pushing south. The swell will mix with S swell generated by Frank off the Baja California Norte coast through the next couple of days but conditions should slowly improve this week as Frank moves NW away from the area. South of 15N and east of 120W: Moderate to locally fresh east winds are expected across and just downstream of the Gulf of Papagayo during the overnight hours during the next several days. The winds will be augmented by nocturnal drainage flow. West of 120W: High pressure is building N of the area and into the sub- tropical areas north of 25N in the wake of Estelle, which has dissipated W of the area. This is allowing a modest increase in trade wind flow farther south in the deep tropics west of 130W, supporting an area of showers and thunderstorms north of a newly formed ITCZ boundary. Georgette will track NW and weaken the ridge again during the next couple of days, allowing trade winds to diminish. Swell generated from Georgette, and Frank as it crosses W of 120W Tuesday night, will interact with N swell generated from strong winds W of the California coast. N swell to 9 ft will propagate into the waters west of 120W and north of 24N into mid week. $$ CAM