• TROPDISC: Atlantic Gale Warning

    From Mike Powell@1:2320/106 to All on Mon Apr 6 08:26:04 2026
    576
    AXNT20 KNHC 061004
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Mon Apr 6 2026

    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 0930 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Atlantic Gale Warning: A cold front will move offshore the SE
    U.S. coast today, then move slowly SE and reach from 31N72W to
    South Florida by Tue, then stall from Bermuda to the Florida
    Straits Wed. Low pressure is forecast to form along the front in
    the vicinity of the Bahamas on Tue, then accelerate NE along the
    boundary and out of the basin toward Bermuda by Wed. As the
    pressure gradient increases behind this low and strong high
    pressure building into the SE U.S., already strong NE winds N and
    W of the front will increase further, with gales developing Tue
    afternoon offshore NE Florida, then spreading east between the
    Bahamas and Bermuda Tue night into Wed. Very rough seas in excess
    of 15 kt are likely in the area of gales. With the frontal
    boundary remaining nearly stationary late this week, conditions
    will be slow to improve.

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

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough reaches the Atlantic through the coast of
    Sierra Leone near 09N13W and continues southwestward to 04N21W.
    The ITCZ extends from 04N21W to 01N45W. Only isolated convection
    exists within about 150 nm of both of these features.

    ...GULF OF MEXICO...

    A cold front extends from Apalachicola Bay to just north of
    Veracruz, Mexico. Strong to near gale force N winds are N of the
    front within 150 nm of the Mexican coast as well as with 180 nm of
    the Texas and Louisiana coasts. Scattered moderate convection is
    noted ahead of the front from the Bay of Campeche northward to
    around 27N between 91W and 96W. Seas where the strong winds exist
    are 8 to 11 ft. S and E of the front, gentle winds and slight seas prevail.

    For the forecast, the cold front will move slowly SE and reach
    from SW Florida to the eastern Bay of Campeche tonight, then drift
    slowly SE of the basin Tue and Tue night. Thunderstorms with
    locally gusty winds will accompany the front. Strong NE winds and
    rough seas will continue in the western Gulf behind the front
    through tonight, then strong NE winds will develop in the NE
    basin, as low pressure develops in the Atlantic after the front
    exits the Gulf of Mexico. Conditions will improve some Fri and
    Fri night as high pressure from the eastern U.S builds
    southwestward toward the northern Gulf.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    A benign trade wind dominant weather pattern prevails through the
    basin, with moderate to fresh E winds through the central and
    eastern basin, and gentle NE winds in the west. Moderate seas are
    present, except for slight in the NW basin.

    For the forecast, a trough oriented north of Haiti will meander
    into mid-week, disrupting the typical pressure gradient through
    the basin and leading to mainly gentle winds over the western
    basin, with moderate to fresh winds over the eastern Caribbean. By
    Wed night, strong high pressure building south toward the region
    will replace the trough and winds in the south-central Caribbean
    will increase to fresh to strong.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    See Special Features section above for information on a Gale
    Warning that has been issued for portions of the SW Atlantic
    starting Tuesday.

    A broad subtropical ridge covers the region and support moderate
    to fresh NE to E winds across the central subtropical waters along
    with seas to 7 ft. Over the SW N Atlantic waters, rough seas in
    decaying NE to E swell exist E of the Bahamas. A weak trough along
    70W is inducing scattered moderate convection N of the Antilles to
    24N between 62W and 77W.

    For the forecast west of 55W, hazardous marine conditions are
    expected this week NW of a line from 31N60W to the SE Bahamas, as
    very rough seas and gale conditions will impact some areas.
    Details can be found in the Special Features section above.

    $$
    Konarik
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/106 to All on Sun Apr 12 10:41:30 2026
    938
    AXNT20 KNHC 121034
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Sun Apr 12 2026

    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 1015 UTC.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURE...

    Gale Warning E of 35W: Meteo-France has issued Gale Warnings for
    the marine zones of Agadir through 13/12Z, and Tarfaya from 12/15Z
    through 13/12Z. Please refer to the Meteo-France High Seas Forecast
    product, listed on the website at https://wwmiws.wmo.int
    for more information.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough axis enters the Atlantic near the coastal
    border Gambia and southern Senegal, then extends southwestward to
    03N25W, where it transitions to the ITCZ to the Equator at 30W and
    continues to 03S38W and to near Sao Luis, Brazil. Scattered
    moderate to isolated strong convection is from the Equator to
    04N between 23W and 27W. Scattered moderate convection is
    within 120 nm northwest of the ITCZ between 25W and 34W, and
    within 90 nm north of the ITCZ between 34W and 39W.

    ...GULF OF MEXICO...

    A broad ridge extends from a 1025 mb high center that is offshore
    the Carolinas southwestward to the western Gulf. The related
    gradient is generally allowing for mostly fresh easterly winds
    across the basin. Both buoy observations and recent altimeter
    satellite data indicate seas of 4 to 6 ft over the basin. Higher
    seas of 7 to 10 ft are in the Straits of Florida, where strong
    northeast to east winds are present. Much lower seas of 1 to 3 ft
    are in the far northeast Gulf, where light to gentle east winds exist.

    For the forecast, the high pressure center off the Carolinas will
    begin to slide eastward into the western Atlantic starting this
    evening. A ridge will extend southwestward from the high to the
    north-central Gulf through the forecast period. The related gradient
    will maintain moderate to fresh east winds across the basin through
    Wed. Afterward, the high pressure will be weakening allowing for
    winds over the area to diminish to gentle to moderate speeds.
    Pulsing fresh to strong east winds will surge through the Straits of
    Florida and into the southeastern Gulf starting today.
    Seas across the basin will be at a mostly moderate state, except
    reaching a rough state, at times, in the Straits of Florida
    beginning on Mon. Seas subside around midweek.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    Overnight scatterometer satellite data shows fresh to strong
    northeast winds south of about 15N between 72W and 79W and in the
    Gulf of Venezuela. Seas are to 8 ft with these winds. The
    scatterometer satellite data also shows a swath of fresh to
    strong northeast winds in the lee of Cuba and through the Windward
    Passage. Moderate to fresh trades are elsewhere south of 16N east of
    75W and also west of 80W. Seas are 4 to 6 ft with these trades.
    Lighter trades of gentle speeds are north of 16N east of 75W and
    just south of Jamaica. Gentle to moderate trades are in the Gulf of
    Honduras, where seas are 3 to 5 ft.

    Convergent trades are helping to sustain scattered showers and
    thunderstorms along and offshore the coast of Costa Rica.

    For the forecast, high pressure over the western Atlantic will
    maintain fresh to strong east winds and rough seas over the south-
    central portion of the basin and near Colombia through the early
    part of the week. Fresh to strong northeast winds and building
    seas will prevail south of Cuba, in the Windward Passage, and
    south of Hispaniola through most of the upcoming week. Winds and
    seas will diminish late in the week.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    A nearly stationary front extends southwestward from 31N59W to
    26N63W, and to the north-central portion of the Dominican
    Republic. Convergent southerly winds are producing scattered
    moderate convection within 240 nm east of the front north of 26N,
    and within 150 nm east of the front south of 26N. Scattered
    showers and isolated thunderstorms are evident along and just
    inland the coast of Hispaniola.

    A trough is analyzed over the western Atlantic from near 29N73W
    to 25N72.5W. Isolated showers have recently developed from 25N
    to 27N between 72W and 74W.

    Overnight scatterometer satellite data reveals fresh to locally
    strong northeast winds behind the front. Seas with these winds
    are in the range of 7 to 10 ft between the front and the Bahamas.
    Lower seas of 5 to 7 ft are west of the Bahamas, but occasionally
    to 9 ft in the Straits of Florida. To the east of the front, the
    basin is dominated by a broad area of high pressure that is
    associated to a strong Azores high center of 1032 mb. The pressure
    gradient between the high pressure and relatively lower pressure
    to its south is generally supporting moderate to fresh trades east
    of 60W, where seas are 7 to 9 ft in long-period northeast swell.
    An area of light to gentle winds is between the front and 60W.
    Seas are 5 to 7 ft in mixed north and east swell within this area.

    For the forecast west of 55W, the fresh to locally strong northeast
    winds behind the aforementioned front will expand in coverage
    through Mon night as the northern portion of the frontal boundary
    transitions back to a cold front as it reaches the northeast
    forecast waters late on Mon. The winds then diminish to mostly fresh
    speeds starting Tue south of 28N as the high pressure weakens, with
    an associated ridge near 31N. Rough seas from large northeast swell
    will linger into the start of next week between Bermuda and the Bahamas.

    $$
    Aguirre

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/106 to All on Mon Apr 13 08:15:06 2026
    336
    AXNT20 KNHC 131005
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1215 UTC Mon Apr 13 2026

    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 FEATURE...

    Gale Warning E of 35W: Meteo-France has issued Gale Warnings for
    the marine zones of Agadir through 14/12Z and Tarfaya through
    14/00Z. The pressure gradient between a 1028 mb high pressure
    located midway between the Azores and the Madeira Islands and
    relatively lower pressures in NW Africa supports these gale force
    winds (Force 8 on the Beaufort Wind Scale) with severe gusts.
    Scatterometer data confirmed the presence of these winds. Very
    rough seas, in long period NW swell, are also reaching this area.

    Please refer to the Meteo-France High Seas Forecast product, listed
    on the website at https://wwmiws.wmo.int for more information.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic through the coastal border
    of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau near 12N16W, then continues SW to
    near 06N20W. The ITCZ extends from 06N20W to NE Brazil near 03S44W.
    Scattered moderate convection is noted S of 04N between 22W and 50W.

    ...GULF OF Mexico...

    High pressure centered over the western Atlantic extends a ridge
    across Florida into the Gulf region. Under the influence of this
    system, fresh to strong NE to E winds and moderate to rough seas
    are noted over the SE Gulf, including the Straits of Florida.
    Similar wind speeds are observed W of the Yucatan peninsula
    associated with a thermal trough. Moderate to locally fresh E to
    SE winds and moderate seas are observed elsewhere, except in the
    far NE Gulf where light to gentle winds and slight seas are
    occurring. High clouds from the deep convection over eastern
    Mexico are being carried across the northwestern Gulf by upper-level winds.

    For the forecast, the ridge will maintain moderate to fresh E to
    SE winds and mostly moderate seas through Fri. Expect stronger
    winds to pulse across the SE part of the Gulf, including the
    Florida Straits, through Tue, and off the Yucatan Peninsula each
    night through Wed, driven by local effects associated with a
    thermal trough.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    A stationary front over the Atlantic that reaches Hispaniola and
    a pre-frontal trough are helping to induce scattered to numerous
    showers and thunderstorms over Hispaniola, the Mona Passage and
    Puerto Rico. High pressure over the western Atlantic combined with
    the Colombian low supports fresh to strong trades over the south-
    central Caribbean, including the Gulf of Venezuela. Seas are 8 to
    9 ft offshore Colombia. Fresh to strong winds and moderate seas
    are also noted in the Windward Passage and in the lee of Cuba.
    Moderate with locally fresh NE to E winds and 3 to 6 ft seas prevail
    elsewhere in the Caribbean Sea.

    For the forecast, high pressure over the western Atlantic combined
    with the Colombian low will maintain fresh to strong trade winds
    and rough seas over the south-central Caribbean and near the coast
    of Colombia today, then mainly fresh winds are expected through
    Wed night. Fresh to strong northeast winds and building seas will
    prevail south of Cuba, in the Windward Passage, and south of
    Hispaniola through the the middle of the week. Winds and seas will
    diminish across the basin late in the week.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    Please read the Special Features section about Gale Warnings off Morocco.

    Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are active along
    a stationary front that extends from 31N54W to Hispaniola. Fresh
    to strong NE winds and seas of 8 to 10 ft are found near and
    behind the aforementioned frontal boundary, with the exception of
    moderate to locally fresh E winds and 6 to 7 ft seas off NE and
    central Florida. High pressure follows the front and extends a
    ridge across the western Atlantic and Florida into the Gulf of
    Mexico. E of the front, high pressure of 1028 mb located midway
    between the Azores and the Madeira Islands dominates the remainder
    of the Atlantic forecast region. Fresh to strong N to NE winds
    are noted per scatterometer data N of 10N and S of a line from
    30N20W to 25N40W. Seas of 6 to 9 ft are within these winds.
    Moderate to fresh winds and seas of 5 to 7 ft dominate the
    remainder of the tropical Atlantic. Elsewhere, moderate or weaker
    winds and moderate seas prevail.

    For the forecast west of 55W, the above mentioned front will dissipate
    late today but a frontal trough will persist reaching Puerto Rico
    by this evening. Then, the frontal trough will move westward through
    Wed while weakening. Fresh to strong NE winds and rough seas will
    persist west of the front/trough mainly south of 27N through midweek,
    then diminishing through Fri.

    $$
    GR

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