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ABPZ20 KNHC 201720
TWOEP 

Special Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
920 AM PST Thu Jan 20 2022

For the eastern North Pacific...east of 140 degrees west longitude:

Special Tropical Weather Outlook issued for an area of low pressure 
located well to the east-northeast of Hawaii.

A well-defined area of low pressure producing gale-force winds is 
located more than 1000 miles east-northeast of Hilo, Hawaii. Shower 
and thunderstorm activity has recently increased in coverage and 
organization near the center. While environmental conditions appear 
only marginally favorable for additional development, if this 
activity persists, it could result in the formation of a short-lived 
subtropical or tropical cyclone over the next day or so. By Friday, 
environmental conditions are expected to become unfavorable for 
additional development. For more information on this system, 
including gale warnings, see High Seas Forecasts issued by the 
National Weather Service.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent.
* Formation change through 5 days...medium...40 percent.

The next Special Tropical Weather Outlook on this system will be 
issued by 7 PM PST this evening, or earlier if conditions warrant.

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Forecaster Papin/Cangialosi