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AXPZ20 KNHC 151945
TWDEP 

Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1930 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 1800 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through
1930 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
strong convection is from 03N to 10N between 111W and 122W.
Scattered moderate isolated strong convection is noted from 00N
to 10N between 84W and 104W.


OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO...

A high pressure ridge axis resides west of Baja California this
afternoon. Winds to the east of this axis are moderate NW on both
sides of Baja California. As the high weakens and drifts south
through the end of the week, winds will decrease. A pulse of
fresh gap winds is likely tonight in the Gulf of Tehuantepec.
Elsewhere, light to gentle winds will prevail into the weekend.
Seas of 5 to 7 feet to the west of Baja California will 
gradually diminish 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 E winds will pulse to fresh
each night through the weekend. Wave heights of 4 to 6 feet 
across the area will subside into Thu night 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 centered well N of the area will continue to
dominate weather W of 120W. The gradient between the ridge and
the ITCZ will keep fresh winds in place between 05N and 20N W of
125W through the weekend, with gentle to moderate winds
elsewhere. Wave heights are in the 6-8 ft range S of 20N and W 
of 115W, and 4-6 ft elsewhere. Little change in seas is expected 
through the weekend.

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KONARIK