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AXPZ20 KNHC 150300
TWDEP 

Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
0405 UTC Wed Apr 15 2020

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 0000 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 
0300 UTC.

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

A surface trough extends from 08N78W to 05.5N107W. Scatterometer 
data indicates that the ITCZ extends from 05.5N107W to 06N121W 
to 04N131W to 04N140W. Scattered moderate convection is within 
120 nm south of the trough between 89W and 96W. Scattered 
moderate isolated strong convection is from 03N to 09N between 
112W and 131W.

OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO...

High pressure remains west of the Baja California peninsula, 
while a typical climatological surface trough extends across the 
Gulf of California. The gradient between these features supports 
moderate to fresh NW winds west of Baja California. Light to 
gentle winds prevail elsewhere. Wave heights are in the 5-6 ft 
range west of Baja California, while seas are 2 ft or less over 
the Gulf of California. The high will weaken and shift southward 
through this weekend. 

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

Light to gentle winds prevail across the offshore waters, with 
wave heights in the 4-6 ft range. Moderate to fresh offshore gap 
winds will pulse at night across the Gulf of Papagayo region 
through Sat. Light to gentle winds will prevail elsewhere. Long 
period cross-equatorial southerly swell will will gradually 
subside through Thu. 

Periods of active weather will continue across tropical waters, 
gradually shifting eastward to Central America and Colombia by 
Fri. Please refer to forecasts and statements issued by your 
local meteorological services.

REMAINDER OF THE AREA...

High pressure well to the north of the area at 45N132W, is the 
main weather feature west of 120W. The gradient between the high 
and the equatorial trough is supporting moderate to fresh winds 
from 05N to 20N west of 110W. Light to gentle winds are observed 
elsewhere. Wave heights are in the 6-8 ft range S of 15N and W 
of 90W, and 4-6 ft elsewhere. Little change is expected over the 
northern waters through Fri, maintaining similar conditions.

Areas of scattered showers and thunderstorms area observed south 
of about 10N between 100W and 120W and south of 12N east of 100W 
are forecast to remain rather active through Thu as large scale 
atmospheric conditions remain favorable for additional activity.

$$
Mundell