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AXPZ20 KNHC 130224
TWDEP

Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
0405 UTC Sat Mar 13 2021

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
0215 UTC.

...SPECIAL FEATURES... 

Heavy Rainfall potential in Western Colombia: Heavy rainfall is 
possible along and near the coast of Colombia at times, with 
enhanced precipitation possible into Sat. Mariners near the 
coast of Colombia are advised to be aware of the possibility of 
reduced visibility from heavy rain and strong thunderstorms. 
Please refer to forecasts and bulletins issued by your National 
Meteorological Service for more details.

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

A surface trough extends from 08N82W to 04N93W. The ITCZ 
continues from 04N93W to 03N111W to 02N130W to beyond 03N140W. 
Scattered moderate convection is noted from 01N to 10N between 
113W and 123W.

OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO...

Moderate NW winds prevail west of Baja California Norte while 
fresh winds are noted west of Baja California Sur. Fresh to 
locally strong winds are over the Gulf of Tehuantepec. Gentle to 
moderate winds are noted over the Gulf of California, with mainly
light to gentle winds elsewhere. Seas are 8 to 9 ft west of Baja
California, 2 to 4 ft in the Gulf of California, and 4-6 ft 
elsewhere. 

Winds in the southern half of the Gulf of California will become
fresh to strong into Sun night. Strong to near gale-force winds 
are expected near Cabo Corrientes Sat night. Gentle to moderate 
winds will prevail elsewhere over the offshore waters west of 
southern Mexico.

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

See the Special Features section above regarding the potential
for heavy rainfall along and near the coast of Western Colombia.

Strong NE to E winds are noted in the Papagayo region. Moderate 
to fresh winds are in and downstream of the Gulf of Panama. Light
to gentle winds prevail elsewhere. Sea heights are generally 3 
to 5 ft, except 6 to 8 ft downwind from the Gulf of Papagayo. 
Fresh to strong NE winds will continue to pulse across the 
Papagayo region through Mon, with highest winds expected at 
night. Seas associated with these winds will be 7 to 9 ft. Fresh 
north winds in the Gulf of Panama will pulse at night through 
Mon. Light to gentle winds, with seas in the 3 to 6 ft range, 
will prevail elsewhere through Mon.

REMAINDER OF THE AREA...

High pressure of 1030 mb is centered north of the area near
33N134W. The pressure gradient between this area of high 
pressure and lower pressure in the vicinity of the ITCZ is 
supporting fresh to locally strong winds north of the ITCZ to 
near 25N and west of 115W. Seas in this area are in the 8-11 ft 
range. NW swell covers much of the waters N of 03N and W of 110W.
The swell will slowly subside the next few days. Another cold 
front will reach NW waters late Sat, and extend from 32N128W to 
25N140W Sun. Large NW swell associated with the front will move 
through the northern waters Sat night into Mon night, peaking 
near 13 ft over the NW waters Sun. 

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KONARIK