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AXPZ20 KNHC 151502
TWDEP

Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1440 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 1200 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through
1430 UTC.

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

A surface trough extends from 08N78W to 05N107W. The ITCZ extends
from 05N107W to beyond 04N140W. Scattered moderate to isolated
strong convection is from 03N to 10N between 112W and 126W.
Scattered moderate convection is located from 01N to 09N between
86W and 101W.

OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO...

A high pressure ridge axis remains west of Baja California while
a week surface trough extends through the spine of Mexico. The
pressure gradient between the two features is causing moderate NW
winds both in the Gulf of California and in offshore waters W of
Baja California. These winds will diminish as the high pressure
weakens into the weekend. Elsewhere, light to gentle winds
already prevail, except for the Gulf of Tehuantepec, where some
moderate to fresh winds may pulse tonight. Wave heights of 5 to 7
feet to the west of Baja California will gradually decrease Thu.

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

Light to gentle winds prevail across most of the area, except for
the Papagayo region where moderate to fresh winds are expected,
highest overnights through the weekend. Wave heights of 5 to 7
feet across the area will subside Thu as southerly swell decays.

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 120W. Gentle to moderate winds are observed elsewhere. Wave 
heights are in the 6-8 ft range S of 15N and W of 105W, and 4-6 
ft elsewhere. Little change is expected over the northern waters 
into the weekend.

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KONARIK