• TROPDISC: Caribbean Gale

    From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Sat Feb 1 09:26:00 2025
    535
    AXNT20 KNHC 011033
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Sat Feb 1 2025

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
    America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
    Equator to 31N. The following information is based on satellite
    imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

    Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1030 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Caribbean Gale Warning: Pulsing gale force winds are expected
    each night and morning offshore of Colombia through at least the
    middle of next week as a tight pressure gradient persists between
    ridging in the central Atlantic and low pressure over northwestern
    Colombia. Very rough seas of 12 to 14 ft are anticipated with these winds.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic near 07N12W and continues
    to 05N19W. The ITCZ continues from 05N19W to 01N50W. Scattered
    moderate to isolated strong convection is occurring south of 05N
    between 40W and 50W. Scattered moderate convection is noted south
    of 08N between 10W and 40W.

    ...GULF OF MEXICO...

    A cold front extends from northern Floria to the SW Gulf of
    Mexico. Showers and thunderstorms are occurring in the
    southeastern Bay of Campeche, west of a trough analyzed from
    23N87W to 19N91W. Strong to near-gale force winds are occurring
    behind the cold front offshore of Veracruz, where very rough seas
    are noted. Moderate to locally fresh N winds and moderate seas are
    occurring elsewhere behind the frontal boundary and in the
    eastern Bay of Campeche. Moderate SW winds and slight to moderate
    seas are present ahead of the front in the NE Gulf. Elsewhere in
    the Gulf, moderate or weaker winds and slight to moderate seas are
    prevalent.

    For the forecast, the aforementioned cold front will slowly
    progress southeastward today before stalling and eventually
    dissipating this weekend. Moderate to fresh N to NW winds will
    occur behind this front this morning, and strong to near-gale
    force winds and very rough seas will occur offshore of Veracruz.
    Winds will diminish from north to south today. High pressure will
    build in the wake of the front, supporting gentle to moderate
    winds and slight to moderate seas across the Gulf this afternoon
    through early next week.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    Please read the Special Features section regarding a Gale Warning
    over the south-central Caribbean near the coast of Colombia.

    A robust subtropical ridge over the western Atlantic continues to
    dominate the Caribbean Sea. Outside of the south-central
    Caribbean, fresh to strong E trade winds prevail across the
    eastern, central and SW Caribbean. Moderate to rough seas are
    noted in these waters. Moderate to locally fresh NE-E winds and
    moderate seas are noted south of 20N in the NW Caribbean, while
    light to gentle winds and slight to moderate seas are prevalent in
    the rest of the area.

    For the forecast, pulsing gale force winds are expected each
    night and morning offshore of Colombia as a tight pressure
    gradient persists between ridging in the central Atlantic and low
    pressure over northwestern Colombia. Very rough seas of 12 to 14
    ft are anticipated with these winds. Fresh trades will occur
    across the southwestern, central and eastern Caribbean through the
    middle of next week, with winds pulsing to fresh speeds in the
    northwestern Caribbean by early next week. Pulsing strong winds
    are expected in the central Caribbean, as well as through the
    Windward Passage and downwind of Hispaniola. Rough seas will
    accompany the fresh winds in the southwestern and central
    Caribbean. Elsewhere, residual E swell will combine with new N
    swell this weekend, leading to locally rough seas near the
    Windward and Leeward Islands and through the passages into the
    Caribbean through next week. Otherwise, slight to moderate seas
    are expected in the northwestern Caribbean.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    A stationary front extends from 31N40W to 26N56W, then followed
    by a shear line to just north of Hispaniola. The rest of the SW
    North Atlantic, west of 55W, is under the influence a strong
    subtropical ridge north of the area. The pressure gradient between
    the aforementioned high pressure and lower pressures associated
    with a cold front moving off the southeastern coast of the United
    States is resulting in fresh to strong S winds and moderate to
    rough seas north of 28N and west of 70W. Fresh to locally strong E
    to SE winds and moderate to rough seas are present in the
    remainder of the SW North Atlantic.

    The rest of the tropical Atlantic is dominated by a 1033 mb high
    pressure system between the Azores and Madeira Islands. The tight
    pressure gradient between this ridge and lower pressures in NW
    Africa and deep tropics result in fresh to near gale-force N-NE
    winds south of a line from 31N22W to 25N55W and east of 55W. These
    winds are sustaining rough to locally very rough seas, with the
    highest seas occurring north of the Cabo Verde Islands and between
    the Canary Islands and Morocco. Moderate to fresh E winds and
    moderate to rough seas are evident south of 20N and between 50W
    and the Lesser Antilles. In the remainder of the basin, moderate
    or weaker winds and moderate seas are prevalent.

    For the forecast, a tightening pressure gradient between high
    pressure in the central Atlantic and a cold front moving off the
    coast of the southeastern United States will support widespread
    fresh E to SE winds north of 22N early this morning. Strong S
    winds will be possible off the coast of Florida, north of 28.5N,
    this morning. The cold front will progress eastward today before
    eventually stalling and dissipating this weekend. Winds will
    diminish in the aforementioned areas by this afternoon as the
    pressure gradient relaxes between the cold front and the ridge.
    Elsewhere, fresh to strong E winds and rough seas will prevail
    south of 22N through the middle of next week. North of 22N, gentle
    to moderate winds and moderate seas are expected for Sun through
    early next week.

    $$
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Sun Feb 2 09:08:00 2025
    219
    AXNT20 KNHC 021041
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Sun Feb 2 2025

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
    America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
    Equator to 31N. The following information is based on satellite
    imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

    Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1030 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Caribbean Gale Warning: Winds will pulse to gale force each night
    and early morning offshore of Colombia this week, supported by a
    strong pressure gradient between low pressure over northwestern
    Colombia and high pressure in the western Atlantic. Peak seas in
    excess of 12 ft are expected near and to the west of these winds.

    Please read the latest NWS High Seas Forecast issued by the
    National Hurricane Center at website https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIAHSFAT2.shtml
    for further details.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic near 08N13W and extends to
    03N20W. The ITCZ continues from 03N20W to 00N50W. Scattered
    moderate to isolated strong convection is observed south of 05N
    between Africa and NE South America.

    GULF OF MEXICO...

    A dissipating stationary front extends from central Florida to
    25N84W. Elsewhere, a surface trough has been analyzed from 22N98W
    in eastern Mexico extending southeastward through the Bay of
    Campeche. Moderate NE winds are noted in the region, and isolated
    showers are occurring near the trough. Otherwise, a 1024 mb high
    is building over the north-central Gulf, supporting gentle to
    moderate winds and slight to moderate seas across the remainder of the basin.

    For the forecast, high pressure will dominate the Gulf of Mexico
    this week, supporting gentle to moderate winds and slight to
    moderate seas across the basin.

    CARIBBEAN SEA...

    Please read the Special Features section regarding a Gale Warning
    over the south-central Caribbean near the coast of Colombia.

    A 1007 mb low has been analyzed over northwestern Colombia, and
    winds are pulsing to gale force just off the coast. Very rough
    seas are occurring in tandem with these winds, with peak seas near
    14 ft. Widespread moderate to fresh trades and rough seas are
    occurring across the southwestern through eastern basin, with
    strong winds noted in the central Caribbean including in the Gulf
    of Venezuela and downwind of Hispaniola, as well as through the
    Windward Passage. Moderate NE winds are noted in the northwestern
    basin, where moderate seas are occurring.

    For the forecast, winds will pulse to gale force each night and
    early morning offshore of Colombia this week, supported by a
    strong pressure gradient between low pressure over northwestern
    Colombia and high pressure in the western Atlantic. Peak seas in
    excess of 12 ft are expected near and to the west of these winds.
    Expect moderate to fresh trades and rough seas across the eastern,
    central and southwestern Caribbean through the next week, with
    winds pulsing to strong speeds in the central Caribbean, through
    the Windward Passage, in the Gulf of Venezuela and downwind of
    Hispaniola. Moderate NE winds will prevail in the northwestern
    Caribbean today before fresh to locally strong NE winds develop
    tonight, pulsing through this week. Mixed E and NE swell will
    support locally rough seas near the Windward and Leeward Islands
    as well as the Atlantic passages into the Caribbean through at least midweek.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    A weak cold front extends from 31N66W to 29N74W, and a stationary
    front continues southwestward into central Florida. No convection
    is occurring near these fronts. The remainder of the SW North
    Atlantic is dominated by broad ridging, supporting moderate to
    fresh E trade winds south of 25N and west of 55W. However, strong
    E winds are found at the entrance of the Windward Passage. Seas
    are 8-11 ft in the areas described. Elsewhere west of 55W,
    moderate or weaker winds and moderate seas prevail.

    The remainder of the tropical and subtropical Atlantic is under
    the influence of a 1033 mb high pressure centered near the
    Azores. The tight pressure gradient between this ridge and lower
    pressures in NW Africa and deep tropics result in fresh to strong
    NE to E winds south of a line from 31N22W to 25N55W and east of
    55W. These winds are sustaining rough to locally very rough
    seas, with the highest seas occurring north and west of the Cabo
    Verde Islands. Moderate to fresh E winds and moderate to rough
    seas are evident south of 20N and between 55W and the Lesser
    Antilles. In the rest of the basin, moderate or weaker winds and
    moderate seas are prevalent.

    For the forecast, the aforementioned cold front will progress
    eastward and weaken over the northern waters this morning before
    dissipating later today. High pressure will build in the central
    Atlantic, supporting gentle to moderate winds and moderate seas
    north of 25N this week. South of 25N, fresh to locally strong
    trade winds and rough seas in E to NE swell will prevail.

    $$
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Mon Feb 3 09:04:00 2025
    810
    AXNT20 KNHC 031030
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Mon Feb 3 2025

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
    America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
    Equator to 31N. The following information is based on satellite
    imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

    Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1020 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Caribbean Gale Warning: A strong ridge north of the area will
    continue to support fresh to strong easterly trade winds across
    the south-central Caribbean. Winds will pulse to gale-force each
    night offshore of Colombia this week. Peak seas to 12 ft are
    expected with these winds in the SW Caribbean offshore waters
    between Panama and Colombia.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic through the coast of
    Sierra Leone near 08N13W and continues southwestward to near
    02N27W. The ITCZ extends from 02N27W to 00N50W. Scattered
    moderate isolated strong convection is present from 02S to 04N
    between 28W and 50W. Scattered moderate convection is elsewhere
    from 04S to 07N between 10W and 28W.

    GULF OF MEXICO...

    Surface ridging associated with a 1023 mb high pressure located
    just S of the Florida Panhandle is the dominant feature in the
    basin. This is supporting gentle to moderate E winds E of 94W and
    S winds of the same magnitude W of 94W and N of 22N. In the Bay
    of Campeche, a surface trough supports moderate winds. Slight seas
    are basin-wide. Otherwise, isolated showers are ongoing in the NW
    Gulf N of Tampico and in the Yucatan Channel.

    For the forecast, high pressure will dominate the Gulf of Mexico
    this week, supporting mainly gentle to moderate winds and slight
    to moderate seas across the basin. Moderate to fresh winds are
    forecast at night N of the Yucatan Peninsuala and in the Bay of
    Campeche as a surface trough develops in the Peninsula and moves
    westward towards the coastal waters of Tampico and Veracruz.

    CARIBBEAN SEA...

    Please read the Special Features section regarding a Gale Warning
    near the coast of Colombia.

    Aside from the gale-force winds off NW Colombia, the strong ridge
    located north of the area continues to support fresh to strong
    easterly trade winds in the eastern, north-central and SW
    Caribbean Sea, including the Windward Passage. These winds
    sustain moderate to rough seas in these waters. Moderate to fresh
    NE winds and slight to moderate seas prevail in the NW Caribbean,
    except for gentle to moderate winds W of 82W. Otherwise, isolated
    showers are ongoing in the NW Caribbean and the Yucatan Channel.

    For the forecast, winds will pulse to gale force each night
    offshore of Colombia this week, supported by a tight pressure
    gradient between low pressure over NW Colombia and predominant
    high pressure in the western Atlantic. Peak seas to 12 ft are
    expected with these winds in the SW Caribbean offshore waters
    between Panama and Colombia. Expect moderate to fresh trades and
    moderate to rough seas across the eastern, central and SW
    Caribbean through the week, with winds pulsing to strong speeds in
    the central Caribbean, through the Windward Passage, in the Gulf
    of Venezuela and downwind of Hispaniola. Moderate to fresh NE
    winds will prevail in the NW Caribbean through the week.
    Otherwise, E swell will support locally rough seas near the
    Windward and Leeward Islands as well as the Atlantic passages into
    the Caribbean through Wed. East swell will resume and support
    rough seas across the Leeward Islands offshore zones Thu into Sat.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    The SW North Atlantic is dominated by surface ridging associated
    with a 1033 mb high pressure system located just south of Nova
    Scotia. The remnants of a former stationary front are analyzed as
    a surface trough that extends from 31N62W SW to 28N74W. Moderate
    NE winds and mainly moderate seas are in the vicinity of this
    trough across the northern offshore waters between 55W and 68W.
    Another surface trough is along the Florida seaboard. The
    pressure gradient between the strong ridge and lower pressures in
    the deep tropics result in strong NE to E winds in the approaches
    of the Windward Passage and moderate to fresh NE to E winds S of
    24N. These winds along with E swell support 5-7 ft seas in the
    area. Elsewhere west of 55W, light to gentle winds and moderate
    seas are prevalent.

    The rest of the tropical Atlantic is under the influence of an
    expansive subtropical ridge positioned between the Azores and
    Madeira Islands. This strong ridge continue to support fresh to
    locally strong NE to E winds across much of the central and
    eastern Atlantic, especially south of 27N. Seas in these waters are 8-12 ft.

    For the forecast W of 55W, the remnants of the stationary front,
    analyzed as a surface trough will dissipate this evening. The
    surface trough along the Florida seaboard will dissipate late
    today. Surface high pressure and associated ridging will dominate
    the region the remainder week with the tail of a cold front
    possibly clipping the northern offshore waters tonight through
    Wed. Moderate to fresh NE to E winds are forecast to prevail S of
    24N through the week, except for locally strong winds in the
    approaches of the Windward Passage. Otherwise, rough seas in E to
    NE swell will develop across the offshore waters E of 70W and S of
    24N late Thu into early in the weekend.

    $$
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Tue Feb 4 09:30:00 2025
    977
    AXNT20 KNHC 041054
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Tue Feb 4 2025

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
    America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
    Equator to 31N. The following information is based on satellite
    imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

    Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1040 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Caribbean Gale Warning: A strong ridge north of the area will
    continue to support fresh to strong trade winds across the south-
    central Caribbean. Winds will pulse to gale-force each night
    offshore of Colombia through the remainder of the week. Peak seas
    with these winds are expected to be at or near 12 ft.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough axis enters the Atlantic through the coast of
    Sierra Leone near 07N12W and continues southwestward to near
    05N16W. The ITCZ extends from 05N16W to 00N30W to 02N38W to 00N45W.
    Scattered moderate convection is ongoing from 01N to 06N between
    10W and 24W, and from 05S to 05N between 22W and 33W.

    ...GULF OF MEXICO...

    A broad surface ridge extends basin-wide from a 1022 mb high
    pressure centered just south of the Florida Big Bend, which is
    supporting gentle to locally moderate winds across the basin.
    Areas of locally moderate winds include the Yucatan Peninsula and
    NW Cuba adjacent waters, and the Bay of Campeche. Seas are
    generally slight, except moderate over the Bay of Campeche. Middle
    level divergence is supporting scattered showers across the
    central and SW Gulf. Otherwise, dense fog prevail across the
    northern and SE Gulf offshore waters.

    For the forecast, high pressure will dominate the Gulf of Mexico
    this week, supporting mainly gentle to moderate winds and slight
    to moderate seas across the basin. Moderate to fresh NE to E winds
    are forecast at night north of the Yucatan Peninsula and in the
    Bay of Campeche as a surface trough develops over the Peninsula
    and moves westward towards Tampico and Veracruz diurnally.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    Please read the Special Features section for information on
    expected gale-force winds near the coast of Colombia.

    Aside from the occurrence of gale-force winds off northwestern
    Colombia, the gradient between strong high pressure north of the
    area and relatively lower pressure present in the southwestern
    Caribbean and in Colombia continues to allow for fresh to strong
    trade winds in the central, north-central and in the
    southwestern Caribbean Sea, including the Windward Passage.
    These winds sustain moderate to rough seas in these waters.
    Moderate to fresh northeast to east winds along with seas of
    mostly 4 to 6 ft are over the northwestern and eastern Caribbean.

    For the forecast, northeast strong trades will pulse to gale
    force each night with rough seas offshore of Colombia this week,
    supported by a tight pressure gradient between low pressure over
    NW Colombia and the Bermuda High. NE to E trades will be fresh to
    strong in the central Caribbean, through the Windward Passage, in
    the Gulf of Venezuela, and downwind of Hispaniola and Cuba.
    Otherwise, E swell will support locally rough seas near the
    Windward and Leeward Islands as well as the Atlantic passages into
    the Caribbean before diminishing tonight. Large E swell will
    resume across the Leeward Islands offshore zones Thu into at least Sat night.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    The subtropical Atlantic waters are under the influence of the
    Bermuda-Azores High, which is supporting light to gentle winds and
    moderate seas over the western and central waters N of 25N. Over
    the eastern subtropical waters, a tighter pressure is leading to
    fresh to locally strong NE to E winds and rough seas to 11 ft,
    strongest in the vicinity of the Cape Verde Islands. Moderate to
    fresh trades and rough seas to 10 ft are elsewhere across the
    tropical Atlantic waters.

    For the forecast west of 55W, the Bermuda-Azores High north of
    the region will promote generally moderate or weaker winds across
    the offshore waters for the next several days, except for fresh to
    strong NE winds across the approach to the Windward Passage.
    Otherwise, rough seas in E swell should develop across the
    offshore waters east of 70W and south of 24N late Thu through at
    least Sat night.

    $$
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Thu Feb 6 09:09:00 2025
    150
    AXNT20 KNHC 061049
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Thu Feb 6 2025

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
    America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
    Equator to 31N. The following information is based on satellite
    imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

    Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1040 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Caribbean Gale Warning: A strong ridge north of the area will
    continue to support fresh to strong trade winds across the south-
    central Caribbean. Winds will pulse to gale-force each night
    offshore of Colombia through early next week. Peak seas with
    these winds are expected to be at or near 12 ft.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough passes through the coastal plains of Liberia
    near 06N10W to 04N15W. The ITCZ continues from 04N15W to 02S37W.
    Scattered moderate convection and thunderstorms are ongoing from
    08S to 04N between 21W and 44W.

    ...GULF OF MEXICO...

    Surface ridging associated with a 1021 mb high pressure centered
    off Cedar Key, Florida near 29N83W extends basin-wide. A surface
    trough prevails over the eastern Bay of Campeche producing
    isolated showers, and supporting moderate winds. A tighter
    pressure gradient over the SE Gulf is also supporting moderate E
    to SE winds through the Florida Straits and the Yucatan Channel.
    Seas across the basin are slight, except moderate over NW Cuba
    adjacent waters.

    For the forecast, fresh to locally strong NE to E winds will
    occur each afternoon and evening offshore of the Yucatan Peninsula
    and through the Florida Straits as a surface trough develops over
    the Yucatan Peninsula daily and moves westward towards Tampico
    and Veracruz. Otherwise, high pressure over the remainder of the
    basin will support gentle to moderate winds and slight to moderate
    seas through early next week.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    See the Special Feature Section for details on an ongoing Gale
    Warning off the coast of Colombia.

    A broad subtropical ridge north of the area is supporting fresh
    to strong NE to E winds across the central and southwest
    Caribbean, the lee of Cuba and Hispaniola, and the Windward
    Passage. Moderate to fresh NE to E winds prevail elsewhere along
    with moderate seas.

    For the forecast, winds will pulse to gale force each night and
    early morning offshore of Colombia as a strong pressure gradient
    prevails between high pressure over the western Atlantic and low
    pressure over northwestern Colombia. Locally rough seas will be
    possible near and to the west of the strongest winds. Fresh E to
    NE trade winds and rough seas are expected across the remainder
    southwestern and central Caribbean through early next week, with
    winds pulsing to strong speeds through the Windward Passage, in
    the Gulf of Venezuela, downwind of Hispaniola and in the lee of
    Cuba. Moderate to locally fresh NE winds will occur across the
    remainder of the basin. East swell developing today will lead to
    rough seas near the Windward and Leeward Islands and their
    passages into the eastern Caribbean Sea through Mon night.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    Surface ridging prevails over the western and eastern subtropical
    Atlantic waters while the tail of a cold front continues to move
    eastward over the central Atlantic. The front extends from 31N52W
    to 27N61W. A surface trough is ahead of the front from 30N49W to
    25N57W with isolated showers. Moderate to fresh NE to E winds are
    ongoing behind the front between 55W to 72W with mainly moderate
    seas. Winds of same magnitude and direction are also ongoing over
    the subtropical waters E of 30W where rough seas to 9 ft are
    present. Otherwise, moderate to fresh NE to E winds are across the
    tropical Atlantic with locally strong NE winds just west of the
    Cape Verde Islands. Seas over the tropics are 8 to 9 ft.

    For the forecast west of 55W, moderate to fresh E trade winds
    will prevail south of 25N through Mon night. An increasing
    pressure gradient due to building high pressure in the western
    Atlantic will support moderate to fresh NE winds north of 25N and
    east of 70W through Fri morning. Winds will diminish in this
    region thereafter, with gentle to moderate winds continuing into
    early next week. Developing east swell will lead to rough seas NE
    of the Leeward Islands and NE of Puerto Rico this evening through Sun.

    $$
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Fri Feb 7 09:40:00 2025
    464
    AXNT20 KNHC 071011
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Fri Feb 7 2025

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
    America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
    Equator to 31N. The following information is based on satellite
    imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

    Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 0900 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Caribbean Gale Warning: A strong ridge centered north of the area
    will continue to support fresh to strong trade winds across the
    south- central Caribbean. Winds will pulse to gale-force each
    night offshore of Colombia through the weekend. Peak seas with
    these winds are expected to be at or near 12 ft.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough passes through the coastal plains of Liberia
    near 05N10W to 03N18W. The ITCZ extends from 03N18W to 00N39W.
    Scattered moderate convection is noted from 00N to 03N between 16W and 39W.

    ...GULF OF MEXICO...

    A surface ridge extends from the western Atlantic to the
    northern Gulf. A trough is analyzed just W of the Yucatan
    Peninsula. Gentle to moderate E winds are present in the southern
    Gulf with light S winds in the north. Seas are 1 to 3 ft, except
    locally 4 ft in the Yucatan Channel and the Straits of Florida. No
    significant convection is evident. Some fog is restricting
    visibility within about 90 nm of the northern Gulf coast.

    For the forecast, fresh NE to E winds are expected each afternoon
    and evening offshore of the Yucatan Peninsula through the middle
    of next week. Otherwise, high pressure will support gentle to
    moderate winds and slight to moderate seas into the middle of next week.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    See the Special Feature Section for details on a Gale Warning off
    the coast of Colombia.

    A broad subtropical ridge centered north of the area is
    supporting fresh to strong NE to E winds and rough seas across
    the central and southwest Caribbean and the Windward Passage.
    Moderate to fresh NE to E winds prevail elsewhere along with
    moderate seas. No significant convection is present.

    For the forecast, a tight pressure gradient between high pressure
    over the western Atlantic and low pressure over northwestern
    Colombia will support pulsing winds to gale force each night and
    early morning offshore of Colombia through next week. Rough seas
    are expected near and to the west of the strongest winds. Fresh E
    to NE trade winds and rough seas are expected across the remainder
    southwestern and central Caribbean through the middle of next
    week, with winds pulsing to strong speeds through the Windward
    Passage, in the Gulf of Venezuela, and downwind of Hispaniola.
    Moderate to locally fresh NE winds will prevail across the
    remainder of the basin. East swell will bring rough seas near the
    Windward and Leeward Islands and their passages into the eastern
    Caribbean Sea through early next week.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    A surface ridge extends from 1032 mb high pressure centered near
    41N50W to the Florida Peninsula. Farther east, a surface trough
    reaches from 31N38W to 28N50W. This pattern is supporting moderate
    to fresh NE winds and 6 to 8 ft seas south of 30N between 50W and
    65W, and gentle breezes with 5 to 6 ft elsewhere north of 24N and
    west of 71W. Fresh trades and 7 to 9 ft are noted south of 25N
    over the tropical Atlantic. No significant convection is occurring.

    For the forecast W of 55W, mainly fresh trade winds will prevail
    south of 25N through Tue night. Elsewhere, gentle to moderate
    winds will prevail into early next week. East swell will bring
    rough seas NE of the Leeward Islands and NE of Puerto Rico through Sun.


    $$
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Mon Feb 10 09:13:00 2025
    277
    AXNT20 KNHC 101025
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Mon Feb 10 2025

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
    America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
    Equator to 31N. The following information is based on satellite
    imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

    Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 0945 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Caribbean Gale Warning:
    A tight pressure gradient between a 1026 mb high pressure oriented
    along 31N and low pressure centered across NW Colombia continues
    to support strong winds that pulse to gale force during the
    overnight hours offshore Barranquilla, Colombia. These conditions
    will prevail through Thursday night. Seas will peak at 11 to 13 ft
    near the highest winds.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    A monsoon trough enters the Atlantic Ocean near the coastal
    border of Guinea and Sierra Leone, then runs southwestward to
    03N23W. An ITCZ continues west-southwestward from 03N23W across
    00N30W to 00N45W. Scattered moderate convection is seen south of
    the monsoon trough from 01N to 05N between 10W and 23W, and near
    the ITCZ from the Equator to 04N between 23W and 45W.

    ...GULF OF MEXICO...

    A surface ridge extends southwestward from a 1023 mb high over
    the Florida Big Bend area to south of Tampico, Mexico. Light to
    gentle winds and seas of 1 to 2 ft are present across the northern
    Gulf. Moderate with locally fresh NE to E winds and 3 to 5 ft
    seas are found across the southern Gulf. Patchy fog is reducing
    visibility over coastal waters within 90 nm of the U.S. shore.

    For the forecast, high pressure centered NE of the area will
    dominate much of the week, but gradually move east, allowing a
    cold front to enter the NW Gulf late this week. Southerly winds
    will increase ahead of this front, with some locally strong winds
    possible in the central Gulf.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    Please read the Special Feature Section about a Gale Warning in
    effect offshore Colombia.

    A broad surface ridge with an axis roughly along 31N is sustaining
    a trade-wind pattern across the basin. Fresh to strong ENE winds
    and 7 to 10 ft seas are noted in the central and eastern basin, as
    well as in the Windward Passage. Mainly moderate E winds with seas
    of 4 to 7 ft dominate the western basin.

    For the forecast, fresh E to NE trade winds and rough seas are
    expected across the southwestern and central Caribbean into the
    weekend, with winds pulsing to strong speeds through the Windward
    Passage, in the Gulf of Venezuela, and S of Hispaniola. Moderate
    to locally fresh NE winds will prevail across the remainder of the
    basin. East swell will bring rough seas near the Windward and
    Leeward Islands and their passages into the eastern Caribbean Sea
    through the week.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    A cold front has devolved into a surface trough in the eastern
    Atlantic that stretches from 31N19W to 28N22W this morning. A
    broad high pressure, anchored by a 1026 mb center near 33N39W,
    extending W along 31N, is dominating most of the basin, supporting
    light to gentle winds and seas of 4 to 7 ft for waters N of 26N.
    To the south, an expansive trade-wind regime dominates, with
    mainly fresh ENE winds and seas of 6 to 9 ft.

    For the forecast W of 55W, moderate to fresh trade winds will
    prevail south of 25N into the weekend. Elsewhere, gentle to
    moderate winds will prevail through late week. East swell will
    bring rough seas NE of the Leeward Islands and NE of Puerto Rico
    through the weekend.

    $$
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Tue Feb 11 09:54:00 2025
    470
    AXNT20 KNHC 111017
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Tue Feb 11 2025

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
    America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
    Equator to 31N. The following information is based on satellite
    imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

    Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1000 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Caribbean Gale Warning:
    A tight pressure gradient between high pressure centered N of the
    basin and lower pressure over northwestern Colombia will continue
    to support strong to near-gale winds at the south- central
    Caribbean through Friday. These winds are expected to peak at
    gale- force during the nighttime and early morning hours offshore
    of Barranquilla, Colombia. Seas will peak at 11 to 13 ft near the
    highest winds.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    A monsoon trough enters the Atlantic Ocean through the coast of
    Sierra Leone near Freetown, then extends southwestward to 03N16W.
    An ITCZ meanders westward from 03N16W to 00N42W. Scattered
    moderate to isolated strong convection is noted up to 180 nm along
    either side of the ITCZ.

    ...GULF OF MEXICO...

    A stationary front extends from near Pensacola, Florida, to New
    Orleans, Louisiana, to near Galveston Bay. Convection associated
    with this front has diminished early this morning, but patchy fog
    is restricting visibility within about 90 nm S of the boundary.
    Elsewhere, ridging from a 1022 mb high pressure center N of the
    Bahamas is leading to mainly moderate SE winds and 2 to 4 ft seas
    throughout the basin.

    For the forecast, a cold front will enter the NW Gulf Wed night,
    then stall from the Bay of Campeche to near the Florida Big Bend
    Fri. Southerly winds will increase ahead of the front in the
    central Gulf Wed. Strong to near gale force winds are expected
    behind the front, possibly reaching minimal gale force off
    Tampico, Mexico briefly Thu evening.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    Please refer to the Special Feature section for information on a
    Gale Warning offshore Colombia.

    The Atlantic Ridge oriented along 28N is sustaining a trade-wind
    regime across the Caribbean Basin. Outside the Gale Warning area,
    strong ENE winds and seas of 9 to 11 ft are evident in the central
    basin. Fresh with locally strong NE to ENE winds and 6 to 9 ft
    seas are noted across eastern basin, as well as the Windward and
    Mona passages. Moderate to fresh ENE winds and seas at 3 to 6 ft
    dominate the western basin.

    For the forecast, fresh E to NE trade winds and rough seas are
    expected across the remainder southwestern and central Caribbean
    into the weekend, with winds pulsing to strong speeds through the
    Windward Passage, in the Gulf of Venezuela, and S of Hispaniola.
    As the high pressure to the north builds southeast for the latter
    half of the week, strong winds and rough seas will expand to
    include much of the eastern Caribbean.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    A surface ridge extends west-southwestward from the northeastern
    Atlantic across 31N37W and a 1025 mb high near 28N56W to a 1022
    mb high north of the Bahamas. Light to gentle winds with 3 to 6 ft
    seas in mixed moderate swells are found north of 25N. Farther
    south, mainly fresh ENE winds and seas of 7 to 10 ft exist.

    For the forecast W of 55W, fresh to locally strong trade winds
    will prevail south of 25N through the weekend. Gentle to moderate
    winds will prevail N of 25N until Fri, when a cold front will
    slide south of 30N to the W of 70W, bringing fresh to strong NE
    winds behind it. Easterly swell and waves from the aforementioned
    trade winds will lead to rough seas S of 22N through the weekend.

    $$
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Wed Feb 12 08:36:00 2025
    685
    AXNT20 KNHC 121026
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Wed Feb 12 2025

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, northern sections of South
    America, and Atlantic Ocean to the African coast from the
    Equator to 31N. The following information is based on satellite
    imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

    Based on 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1000 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Caribbean Gale Warning: The tight pressure gradient between a 1027
    mb high pressure system near Bermuda and lower pressures in
    northern Colombia is resulting in pulsing winds to gale force
    each night and early morning offshore of Colombia. This is
    expected to continue through early Fri morning. Rough to very
    rough seas are forecast with these winds, peaking near 14 ft
    during the highest winds. Winds and seas will diminish somewhat
    during the weekend.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough reaches the eastern Atlantic through the coast
    of Guinea-Bissau near 12N16W and continues southwestward to
    03N24W. The ITCZ extends from 03N24W to 00N37W and to 00N50W.
    Scattered moderate convection is observed south of 05N and
    between 22W and 42W.

    ...GULF OF MEXICO...

    A frontal boundary over the far NW Gulf is now retreating N as a
    warm front, noted early this morning from SE Louisiana to the
    upper Texas coast. Convection associated with this feature has
    moved well inland. Elsewhere, a ridge over the western Atlantic
    continues to influence the weather conditions in the Gulf of
    Mexico. The pressure gradient between this ridge and lower
    pressures in Mexico and southern Texas support fresh southerly
    winds over much of the basin. These winds are sustaining seas of 3-6 ft.

    For the forecast, a cold front will enter the NW Gulf late tonight,
    then stall from just N of Tampa Bay to near Veracruz, Mexico by
    Fri night. Strong S winds are expected ahead of this front into
    tonight, mainly in the central Gulf. Strong to near gale force
    winds are expected behind the front in the western Gulf. Looking
    ahead, the next cold front is expected to enter the NW Gulf early
    Sun and move SE across the basin by Mon evening. Strong to near
    gale force N winds will also follow this front in the western Gulf.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    A Gale Warning remains in effect off the coast of Colombia. Please,
    read the Special Feature Section for details.
    The basin remains under the dominion of a broad subtropical ridge
    positioned over the central and western Atlantic. The pressure
    gradient between this ridge and the Colombian low forces fresh to
    strong winds across the central and eastern Caribbean, including
    the Windward Passage. Seas in these waters are 6-10 ft. Moderate
    to locally fresh easterly winds and moderate seas are noted in the
    rest of the Caribbean.

    For the forecast, the pressure gradient between a high pressure
    ridge across the western Atlantic along 28N and low pressure over
    northwestern Colombia will support strong trade winds across the
    central Caribbean pulsing to gale force each night and early
    morning near the coast of NW Colombia through Thu night. Rough to
    very rough seas are expected near and to the west of the highest
    winds. Fresh E to NE trade winds and rough seas are expected
    across the remainder of southwestern and central Caribbean into
    the weekend, with winds pulsing to strong speeds through the
    Windward Passage, in the Gulf of Venezuela, and S of Hispaniola.
    Atlantic high pressure will move to near 55W early Thu through
    Fri, briefly shifting the zone of strong trade winds and rough
    seas across the eastern Caribbean and Tropical North Atlantic
    waters. Looking ahead, Atlantic high pressure will begin to shift
    eastward Mon and Tue, leading to decreasing winds and seas across the basin.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    A weak cold front is sagging just S of 30N from 50W to 70W.
    Otherwise, the basin is dominated by a broad subtropical ridge.
    Fresh to locally strong easterly trade winds are present south of
    25N and west of 55W. Seas in the area described are 6-9 ft.
    Moderate to fresh southerly winds and moderate seas are noted west
    of 75W and north of 25N.

    The subtropical ridge is also forcing fresh to strong NE-E trade
    winds south of 23N and between Africa and the Lesser Antilles.
    Wave heights in these waters are in the 7 to 10 ft range. The
    strongest winds and highest seas are found west of 50W and south
    of 20N. Elsewhere in the basin, moderate or weaker winds and
    moderate seas are prevalent.

    For the forecast W of 55W, fresh to locally strong trade winds
    will prevail south of 25N through the weekend as the Atlantic
    ridge persists along 28N-29N. Associated easterly swell will also
    lead to rough seas S of 22N through the weekend. Gentle to
    moderate winds will prevail N of 25N until Thu, when a cold front
    will move into the NW waters, south of 30N and to the W of 70W,
    bringing fresh to strong NE winds behind it. The front is expected
    to move eastward into the weekend, and stall E to W along 26N on
    Sat. The next front will exit the SE U.S. Sun night and reach from
    near Bermuda to the NW Bahamas Mon afternoon.

    $$
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