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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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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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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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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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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538
AXNT20 KNHC 220815
TWDAT

Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1215 UTC Sat Feb 22 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
0815 UTC.

...SPECIAL FEATURES...

Caribbean Gale Warning: High pressure N of the area combined with
the Colombian low will support pulsing winds to gale force off
the coast of Colombia tonight. Seas will build to 11 or 12 ft
with these winds. Strong winds and rough seas are expected during
the daytime hours.

...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

The monsoon trough extends from 08N13W to 02N25W. The ITCZ continues
from 02N25W to 00N50W. Scattered moderate to locally strong
convection is noted within 360 nm S of the ITCZ/monsoon trough
between 10W and 30W.

...GULF OF MEXICO...

A 1022 mb low pressure area is centered over the NW Gulf, with
associated cold front extending to near Tampico, Mexico. Fresh to
strong winds are west of the front as well as NE of the low. Strong
to near gale force winds, and seas of 8-11 ft, are off the coast
of Veracruz, Mexico. Elsewhere W of 90W, seas are in the 7-10 ft
range. Moderate to fresh winds, and seas of 4-7 ft, prevail E of
90W.

For the forecast, the low will track NE through early Sun night,
then quickly E to SE toward southern Florida on Mon with the cold
front trailing from the low as it moves across the basin. Fresh to
strong winds are expected around the low pressure while moderate
to fresh winds are expected behind the boundary. Weak high
pressure will settle over the central Gulf Tue through Wed night
in its wake with tranquil marine conditions across the basin.

...CARIBBEAN SEA...

A Gale Warning is in effect off the coast of Colombia. Please,
refer to the Special Features section above for more details.

A dissipating frontal boundary is over the NW Caribbean. Moderate
to fresh winds, and seas of 5-7 ft, are W of the front. Fresh to
strong winds are in the lee of Cuba. Aside from the gale force
winds off Colombia, fresh to strong winds are over the south
central Caribbean, with moderate to fresh winds over the north
central Caribbean. Gentle to moderate winds prevail over the
eastern Caribbean. Seas of 8-10 ft are in the south central
Caribbean, with 4-6 ft seas elsewhere.

For the forecast, moderate to fresh trade winds and moderate seas
will prevail over most of the central and eastern Caribbean
through Mon night, except for strong to near gale-force winds and
rough seas offshore of Colombia and within and near the Gulf of
Venezuela. Winds off Colombia will pulse to gale-force tonight. A
stationary front over the NW Caribbean will dissipate today.
Strong high pressure building in the wake of the front will bring
fresh to strong NE winds in the Lee of Cuba and the Windward
Passage through early Sun.

...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

A cold front extends from near 31N51W southwestward to the
southern Bahamas, then becomes stationary to central Cuba. Fresh
to strong winds, and seas of 8-11 ft are N of 29N E of the front
to 45W. Fresh to strong winds are S of 23N W of the front with
gentle to moderate winds elsewhere W of the front. Seas of 8-14 ft
are W of the front to 75W, and 4-7 ft W of 75W. A surface ridge
extends from 31N28W SW to near 24N59W, with light to gentle winds
along the ridge axis. Fresh to strong winds are west of the coast
of Africa to just W of the Cabo Verde Islands. Moderate winds
prevail elsewhere. Seas of 8-12 ft prevail over much of the waters
E of 50W, and 5-8 ft elsewhere.

For the forecast west of 55W, the front will weaken as it reaches
from near 26N55W to 24N60W tonight before dissipating. Strong
high pressure in the wake of the front will lead to fresh to
strong northeast winds south of 25N and west of the front,
including the Straits of Florida through tonight. Conditions will
improve Sun into early Mon. Broad low pressure from the Gulf will
quickly approach South Florida Mon, and track NE to north 31N by
late Tue night with a trailing cold front across the western part
of the area. By late Wed night, fresh to strong winds will be
confined to the NE part of the area.

$$
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642
AXNT20 KNHC 230828
TWDAT

Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1215 UTC Sun Feb 23 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 0830 UTC.

...SPECIAL FEATURES...

Caribbean Gale Warning: High pressure N of the area combined with
the Colombian low will support gale force winds off the coast of
Colombia through the early morning hours today before diminishing.

...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

The monsoon trough extends from 07N12W to 01N23W. The ITCZ
continues from 01N23W to 00N50W. Scattered moderate convection is
noted from 06S to 02N between 10W and 34W.

GULF OF MEXICO...

A 1019 mb low pressure area is centered offshore southern Texas
near 26N95W. A stationary front extends from the low to the Bay
of Campeche, with a warm front from the low to 28N89W. Scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms are N of the warm front.
Moderate to fresh winds are near the low center. Gentle to
moderate winds prevail elsewhere, except for fresh winds over the
SW Gulf. Seas are in the 7-8 ft range W of the low, and 4-7 ft
elsewhere except the NE Gulf where seas of 2-4 ft prevail.

For the forecast, the low will track NE through early tonight,
then quickly E to SE toward southern Florida on Mon with the cold
front trailing from the low as it moves across the basin. Fresh to
strong winds are expected around the low pressure while moderate
to fresh winds are expected behind the boundary. Weak high
pressure will settle over the central waters Tue through Wed night
in its wake with tranquil marine conditions across the basin.
Another cold front may sweep across the basin Thu and Thu night.

CARIBBEAN SEA...

A Gale Warning is in effect off the coast of Colombia. Please,
refer to the Special Features section above for more details.

Outside of the gale warning area, fresh to strong NE winds are in
the lee of Cuba, with fresh winds in the Windward Passage as well
as over the south-central Caribbean. Moderate to locally fresh
trade winds and moderate seas prevail elsewhere. Seas of 8-10 ft
are in the south central Caribbean, and 4-6 ft elsewhere.

For the forecast, moderate to locally fresh winds in the western
Caribbean will diminish early in the week as a cold front slips SE
of the Yucatan Channel. The front will reach from western Cuba to
the Gulf of Honduras late Mon night with fresh winds behind it.
The front will stall and dissipate from eastern Cuba to eastern
Honduras by early Wed. Fresh to near gale-force winds offshore
northern Colombia will diminish gradually through Tue, then
strengthen again toward the end of the week. Mainly moderate to
locally fresh winds will prevail elsewhere in the central and
eastern Caribbean through the middle of the week, and in the
Tropical N Atlantic where moderate to locally rough seas will prevail.

ATLANTIC OCEAN...

A cold front extends from near 31N44W southwestward to 23N60W
where it becomes stationary front across the Turks and Caicos
Islands and eastern Cuba. Fresh winds are S of 23N and W of the
front, with gentle to moderate winds elsewhere S of 24N and within
90 nm W of the front. Light to gentle winds are elsewhere W of the
front. Seas of 8-12 ft prevail W of the front to near 70W, with
seas of 5-7 ft W of 70W. A ridge extends from a 1030 mb high near
36N13W SW to near 26N46W. Light to gentle winds are noted along
the ridge axis. Moderate to fresh winds prevail elsewhere. E of
the front, mainly 6-9 ft seas prevail, reaching 10 ft just west of
the cabo Verde Islands.

For the forecast west of 55W, the front will dissipate today.
Rough to very rough seas behind the front will subside across the
waters W of 55W by late tonight. Broad low pressure from the Gulf
of Mexico will approach South Florida Mon, and track NE to N 31N
by late Tue night dragging a trailing cold front across the
western part of the area. Fresh to strong southerly winds will
prevail ahead of the front and low Tue through Wed. By late Wed
night, marine conditions may improve under a weak pressure
pattern. Another front may move offshore the SE United States Thu night.

$$
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