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AXPZ20 KNHC 150805
TWDEP 

Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1005 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 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 
0800 UTC.

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

A surface trough extends from 08N78W to 05N107W. Scatterometer 
data indicates that the ITCZ extends from 05N107W to 05N123W to 
04N140W. Scattered moderate convection is from 02N to 06N 
between 88W and 97W. Scattered moderate isolated strong 
convection is from 06N to 10N between 115W and 132W.

OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO...

High pressure remains west of the Baja California peninsula, 
while a surface trough extends across the spine of Mexico. The 
gradient between these features supports moderate to fresh NW 
winds west of Baja California. Light to gentle winds prevail 
elsewhere. Wave heights are 5-6 ft west of Baja California, and 
2 ft or less in 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 
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 north of the area is the dominant weather 
feature west of 120W. The gradient between the high and the 
equatorial trough is supporting fresh winds from 05N to 20N west 
of 110W. Gentle to moderate 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.

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Mundell