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Post-Tropical Cyclone Irwin Discussion Number 12
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP102023
1100 AM HST Tue Aug 29 2023
Irwin has failed to produce any convection near its center during
the last 15-18 h. Since it no longer satisfies the criteria of a
tropical cyclone, Irwin is being designated as a post-tropical
cyclone with this advisory. A recent scatterometer pass showed a
broad area of winds at or slightly above 30 kt in the northwestern
quadrant, and so the initial intensity remains 35 kt.
The post-tropical cyclone is moving slightly south of due west
(260/15 kt). A general westward motion at a gradually slower forward
speed is expected over the next several days while Irwin is steered
by a low-level ridge over the eastern Pacific. Gradual weakening is
forecast as the shallow cyclone spins down over cooler waters and in
a drier, more stable environment. While some intermittent bursts of
convection could occur during the next couple of days, the overall
environment does not appear conducive for Irwin to regenerate to a
tropical cyclone.
This is the last NHC advisory on Irwin. For additional information
on the post-tropical cyclone, please see High Seas Forecasts issued
by the National Weather Service, under AWIPS header NFDHSFEPI, WMO
header FZPN02 KWBC, and on the web at
ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFEPI.php
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 29/2100Z 19.1N 130.3W 35 KT 40 MPH...POST-TROPICAL
12H 30/0600Z 18.9N 132.4W 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
24H 30/1800Z 18.8N 134.7W 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
36H 31/0600Z 18.8N 136.5W 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
48H 31/1800Z 18.9N 138.0W 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
60H 01/0600Z 19.0N 139.3W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
72H 01/1800Z 19.0N 140.3W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
96H 02/1800Z 19.0N 141.5W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
120H 03/1800Z 19.5N 143.5W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
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Forecaster Reinhart
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