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AXPZ20 KNHC 221501
TWDEP 

Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1500 UTC Fri Feb 22 2019

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 1200 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through
1500 UTC.

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

A surface trough extends from 07N77W to 05N96W. The ITCZ extends
from 05N96W to 03N110W. It resumes from 03N122W to 02N140W. 
Scattered moderate isolated strong showers are noted within 90 nm
S of the ITCZ between 97W and 100W. An upper level trough extends
across the forecast waters from southern California SW to near
02N120W. Upper level diffluence ahead of this trough is creating
a large area of moderate to isolated strong convection within 
an area bounded by 03N119W to 15N113W to 15N104W to 02N107W to 
03N119W.

...DISCUSSION...

OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO...  

An dissipating cold front extends from the northern Gulf of 
California to 25N124W. Fresh to strong winds prevail over the
offshore waters of Baja California Norte as well as the northern
Gulf of California. Large NW swell associated with the front is 
spreading into the waters off Baja California Norte, with seas
peaking near 14 ft. The fresh to strong winds will diminish to 
20 kt or less today. Seas will continue to propagate along the
length of the Baja peninsula while slowly subsiding. By Sat
morning, seas 8 ft or greater will cover the offshore waters of 
Baja California. Seas will then subside below 8 ft Sun.

Gulf of Tehuantepec: The next gap wind event in the Gulf of 
Tehuantepec is expected to begin Sun, with gale conditions
possible Sun night. 

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

Gulf of Papagayo: Fresh winds will prevail across the Gulf of 
Papagayo through Sun, pulsing to strong tonight and Sat night.
Winds will then strengthen Sun night through Tue night.

Gulf of Panama: Gentle to moderate northerly winds are expected 
across the Gulf of Panama through Mon with seas less than 5 ft.
Wind will increase slightly Mon night through Tue night.

REMAINDER OF THE AREA... 

A ridge of high pressure extends across the northern waters. The
pressure gradient between the ridge and lower pressure in the
vicinity of the ITCZ is supporting moderate to fresh winds N of
the ITCZ to around 20N. Seas over this area are in the 7 to 9 ft
range. NW swell is propagating across the waters N of 23N E of 
132W. The swell will continue to propagate southward, with seas 
greater than 8 ft covering much of the waters N of 20N and E of 
130W by late tonight before starting to subside. Another set of 
NW swell will propagate into the NW part of the discussion area
Tue. 

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