000 AXPZ20 KNHC 240321 TWDEP Tropical Weather Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 0405 UTC Thu Jun 24 2021 Tropical Weather Discussion for the eastern Pacific Ocean from 03.4S to 30N, east of 120W including the Gulf of California, and from the Equator to 30N, between 120W and 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 0230 UTC. ...SPECIAL FEATURE... Gale Warning: A 1008 mb low is analyzed near 12.5N97W associated with a tropical wave that extends from 04N to coastal Mexico along 97W, moving west at 10 to 15 kt. Scattered moderate to strong convection is noted from 10N to 17N between 92W AND 102W.. Environmental conditions appear conducive for development of this system, and a tropical depression is expected to form during the next couple of days as the disturbance moves west- northwestward at about 10 mph. This system is expected to be near the coast of southern or southwestern Mexico this weekend, and interests in those areas should monitor its progress for development. In addition to strong winds and large seas near this system, the main weather impact will be the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding along the mountainous coastline from Guerrero to Jalisco. This is in the same general area that experienced heavy rainfall from Dolores a few days ago. ...TROPICAL WAVES... A second tropical wave extends from 05N to 16N along 110W, drifting west. Scattered moderate to strong convection is noted from 10N to 15N between 107W and 111W. ...INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE/MONSOON TROUGH... The monsoon trough extends from 10N74W to 08N82W to low pres 1008 mb near 12.5N97W to 10N120W. The ITCZ extends from 10N120W to 13N130W to beyond 08N140W. In addition to the convection mentioned in the Special Features and Tropical Wave sections, scattered moderate isolated strong convection is from 04N to 09N between 88W and 105W, and from 07.5N to 11N between 113W and 137W. OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF MEXICO... A 0150 UTC ASCAT pass recently showed E to SE winds of 20-25 kt within 90 nm E of the 1008 mb low near 12.5N97W, with these strong E winds extending all the way to coast near Puerto Angel. Seas area assumed to be around 8 ft and building within this area of strong winds accompanying this low and tropical wave. These deteriorating marine conditions will shift westward tonight through Thu across the near and offshore waters of Oaxaca as the low pressure gradually becomes better organized. Farther north to 18N, gentle to moderate E to SE breezes prevail, with 4 to 6 ft seas in a mix of SW and NW swell. A gale warning is in effect for the offshore waters from western Oaxaca to Michoacan effective Thu night and Fri. This is related to the developing low pressure currently well south of the Gulf of Tehuantepec. There is a high chance this low will develop into a tropical depression over the next couple of days. If this happens, gale conditions or higher are possible off Colima, Jalisco and south of Cabo San Lucas Fri night through Sun, then approaching Socorro Island Mon. Gentle to locally moderate NW winds prevail offshore of Baja California tonight with seas of 4-5 ft. Similar southerly winds prevail inside the Gulf of California. High pressure will begin to build across the area from the NW Thu into the weekend to freshen the wind flow across these waters. OFFSHORE WATERS WITHIN 250 NM OF CENTRAL AMERICA, COLOMBIA, and WITHIN 750 NM OF ECUADOR... Light to gentle easterly breezes prevail N of the monsoon trough along 10N tonight, while light to gentle SW to W winds prevail S of the trough. Slight to moderate seas of 5-7 ft in SW swell prevail. For the forecast, conditions have begun to improve this evening across the waters offshore of Guatemala and El Salvador and the developing tropical wave shifts W of the area. Fresh NE gap winds will pulse through the Gulf of Papagayo tonight and Thu. Moderate to occasionally fresh SW swell will impact the waters off Ecuador, Colombia and into western Panama and Costa Rica through Sat. Elsewhere, light to gentle breezes will persist. New SW swell will move into the regional waters Fri night through Sat to raise seas to 6-8 ft over the weekend. REMAINDER OF THE AREA... A high pressure ridge extends across the waters north of 20N and west of 125W and is centered on a 1025 mb high near 38N140W. The pressure gradient between this area of high pressure and lower pressure within the monsoon trough/ITCZ is supporting gentle to moderate winds north of 08N and west of 125W. A broad trough is analyzed 128W to 130W, separating the monsoon trough and the ITCZ, where winds near 20 kt within 120 nm to the west of the trough and seas are 7-8 ft. Winds and seas will diminish through the latter part of the week in this area. $$ Stripling