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AXPZ20 KNHC 160220
TWDEP 

Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
0405 UTC Thu Apr 16 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 
0200 UTC.

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

A surface trough extends from 07N78W to 05N112W. The ITCZ 
extends from 05N115W to beyond 04N140W. Scattered moderate 
convection is noted within 60 nm south of the trough between 84W 
and 101W. Scattered moderate isolated strong convection is noted 
from 02N to 06N between 108W and 116W.

OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO...

A ridge axis continues west of Baja California. Winds east of 
this axis are moderate NW on both sides of Baja California. 
Winds will diminish the next few days as the high weakens and 
drifts southward. A pulse of fresh gap winds is likely overnight 
in the Gulf of Tehuantepec. Light to gentle winds will prevail 
elsewhere into the weekend. Seas of 5 to 7 feet 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 easterly winds will pulse 
to fresh each night through the weekend. Wave heights of 4 to 6 
feet across the area will slowly subside through Thu night.

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 into the weekend, and gentle to moderate winds elsewhere. 
Wave heights are in the 6-7 ft range S of 20N and W of 115W, and 
4-6 ft elsewhere. Little change in seas is expected through the 
weekend.

$$ 
Mundell