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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
  • Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:03:02 +0000: NHC Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion - NHC Tropical Weather Discussion (Atlantic)
    189
    AXNT20 KNHC 031702
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1815 UTC Thu Sep 3 2026

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of America, 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 1200 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through
    1700 UTC.

    ...TROPICAL WAVES...

    A tropical wave is analyzed along 20W south of 20N. Scattered
    moderate convection is noted behind the wave from 10N to 17N and
    E of 20W, and also from 03N to 12N between 20W and 35W.

    A tropical wave is along 47W, south of 20N, moving westward at
    around 15 to 20 kt. Scattered moderate convection is from 13N to
    18N between 43W and 50W. Moderate to fresh easterly winds are
    from 15N to 20N between 44W and 50W.

    A tropical wave is analyzed along 61/62W south of 21N, moving
    westward at 15 to 20 kt. The wave is interacting with an upper-
    level trough to its west, and producing scattered moderate
    convection from 20N to 25N between 57W and 65W.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic through the coast of Mauritania
    near 18N16W and continues southwestward to 08N27W and then to
    11N46W. The ITCZ extends from 10N48W to 08N59W. The convection in
    the vicinity of the boundaries is associated with the tropical
    waves described above.

    ...GULF OF AMERICA...

    Scattered moderate convection continues along a developing surface
    trough in the northeastern Gulf. Scattered showers are also
    ongoing near a surface trouhg extending from the Bay of Campeche
    into the south-central Gulf. Outside of convection, surface
    ridging maintains gentle to moderate or weaker winds and slight
    seas across the Gulf.

    For the forecast, weak high pressure prevails over the region and
    will generally allow for moderate or weaker winds and slight to
    moderate seas across the Gulf through the next few days. The
    presence of abundant tropical moisture will favor scattered
    showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly in the eastern Gulf
    through the weekend.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    The pressure gradient between ridging over the Atlantic and the
    Colombia Low maintains fresh to strong E winds and 5-8 ft seas
    offshore NW Colombia. Moderate to fresh trades and 2-5 ft seas
    prevail from the remainder of the E and central Caribbean to the
    SW basin as well as the Gulf of Honduras. Gentle to moderate or
    weaker winds and 1-3 ft seas prevail elsewhere. Convergent surface
    winds are leading to scattered moderate convection occurring over
    the waters between Cuba, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.

    For the forecast, the pressure gradient between the subtropical
    ridge and lower pressure in northern South America will maintain
    fresh to pulsing strong trades along with moderate seas over the
    central Caribbean, and over the western portion of the eastern
    Caribbean through Sat night. These trades are forecast to increase
    to fresh to strong speeds while expanding in coverage over the
    south- central portion of the basin on Sun. Winds reaching near
    gale are expected Mon night and Tue night near Colombia and in the
    Gulf of Venezuela. Fresh to pulsing strong east winds are
    expected in the Gulf of Honduras Fri night and Tue night.
    Elsewhere, moderate or weaker winds and slight to moderate seas
    will continue across the remainder of the basin during the period.


    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    A surface trough extends over the western Bahamas, and is
    generating some shower and thunderstorm activity over much of the
    Bahamas and the regional waters. The remainder of the Atlantic
    forecast waters is under the influence of a ridge, with the main
    high pressure center of 1025 mb located NE of the Azores. Moderate
    to locally fresh winds and moderate seas prevail across much of
    the Atlantic S of 25N and away from any convection or tropical
    waves. Elsewhere, gentle to moderate or weaker winds and 2-5 ft
    seas prevail.

    For the forecast west of 55W, scattered showers and thunderstorms
    will continue over the waters W of about 70W through the end of
    the week as a mid-level low and surface trough gradually shift
    westward while at the same time abundant tropical moisture remains
    in place. A cold front will then approach from the NW late this
    weekend enhancing the potential for scattered and thunderstorms
    over the NW portion of the area. Moderate to fresh east to
    southeast winds are over the waters south of about 29N between 70W
    and 79W. Otherwise, the subtropical ridge will provide for
    generally moderate or weaker winds and moderate seas over the
    forecast waters.

    $$
    Adams
Tropical Weather Discussion
  • Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:03:02 +0000: NHC Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion - NHC Tropical Weather Discussion (Atlantic)
    189
    AXNT20 KNHC 031702
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1815 UTC Thu Sep 3 2026

    Tropical Weather Discussion for North America, Central America
    Gulf of America, 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 1200 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through
    1700 UTC.

    ...TROPICAL WAVES...

    A tropical wave is analyzed along 20W south of 20N. Scattered
    moderate convection is noted behind the wave from 10N to 17N and
    E of 20W, and also from 03N to 12N between 20W and 35W.

    A tropical wave is along 47W, south of 20N, moving westward at
    around 15 to 20 kt. Scattered moderate convection is from 13N to
    18N between 43W and 50W. Moderate to fresh easterly winds are
    from 15N to 20N between 44W and 50W.

    A tropical wave is analyzed along 61/62W south of 21N, moving
    westward at 15 to 20 kt. The wave is interacting with an upper-
    level trough to its west, and producing scattered moderate
    convection from 20N to 25N between 57W and 65W.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic through the coast of Mauritania
    near 18N16W and continues southwestward to 08N27W and then to
    11N46W. The ITCZ extends from 10N48W to 08N59W. The convection in
    the vicinity of the boundaries is associated with the tropical
    waves described above.

    ...GULF OF AMERICA...

    Scattered moderate convection continues along a developing surface
    trough in the northeastern Gulf. Scattered showers are also
    ongoing near a surface trouhg extending from the Bay of Campeche
    into the south-central Gulf. Outside of convection, surface
    ridging maintains gentle to moderate or weaker winds and slight
    seas across the Gulf.

    For the forecast, weak high pressure prevails over the region and
    will generally allow for moderate or weaker winds and slight to
    moderate seas across the Gulf through the next few days. The
    presence of abundant tropical moisture will favor scattered
    showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly in the eastern Gulf
    through the weekend.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    The pressure gradient between ridging over the Atlantic and the
    Colombia Low maintains fresh to strong E winds and 5-8 ft seas
    offshore NW Colombia. Moderate to fresh trades and 2-5 ft seas
    prevail from the remainder of the E and central Caribbean to the
    SW basin as well as the Gulf of Honduras. Gentle to moderate or
    weaker winds and 1-3 ft seas prevail elsewhere. Convergent surface
    winds are leading to scattered moderate convection occurring over
    the waters between Cuba, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.

    For the forecast, the pressure gradient between the subtropical
    ridge and lower pressure in northern South America will maintain
    fresh to pulsing strong trades along with moderate seas over the
    central Caribbean, and over the western portion of the eastern
    Caribbean through Sat night. These trades are forecast to increase
    to fresh to strong speeds while expanding in coverage over the
    south- central portion of the basin on Sun. Winds reaching near
    gale are expected Mon night and Tue night near Colombia and in the
    Gulf of Venezuela. Fresh to pulsing strong east winds are
    expected in the Gulf of Honduras Fri night and Tue night.
    Elsewhere, moderate or weaker winds and slight to moderate seas
    will continue across the remainder of the basin during the period.


    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    A surface trough extends over the western Bahamas, and is
    generating some shower and thunderstorm activity over much of the
    Bahamas and the regional waters. The remainder of the Atlantic
    forecast waters is under the influence of a ridge, with the main
    high pressure center of 1025 mb located NE of the Azores. Moderate
    to locally fresh winds and moderate seas prevail across much of
    the Atlantic S of 25N and away from any convection or tropical
    waves. Elsewhere, gentle to moderate or weaker winds and 2-5 ft
    seas prevail.

    For the forecast west of 55W, scattered showers and thunderstorms
    will continue over the waters W of about 70W through the end of
    the week as a mid-level low and surface trough gradually shift
    westward while at the same time abundant tropical moisture remains
    in place. A cold front will then approach from the NW late this
    weekend enhancing the potential for scattered and thunderstorms
    over the NW portion of the area. Moderate to fresh east to
    southeast winds are over the waters south of about 29N between 70W
    and 79W. Otherwise, the subtropical ridge will provide for
    generally moderate or weaker winds and moderate seas over the
    forecast waters.

    $$
    Adams
Active Tropical Systems
  • Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:26:50 +0000: There are no tropical cyclones at this time. - NHC Atlantic
    No tropical cyclones as of Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:00:45 GMT
  • Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:26:50 +0000: Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook - NHC Atlantic
    405
    ABNT20 KNHC 031726
    TWOAT

    Tropical Weather Outlook
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    200 PM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026

    For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America:

    Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.

    $$
    Forecaster Adams
Scheduled Reconnaissance Flight Plans
  • Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:54:27 +0000: Weather Reconnaissance Flights Plan of the Day - Weather Reconnaissance Flights Plan of the Day
    249
    NOUS42 KNHC 031454
    REPRPD
    WEATHER RECONNAISSANCE FLIGHTS
    CARCAH, NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER, MIAMI, FL.
    1055 AM EDT THU 03 SEPTEMBER 2026
    SUBJECT: TROPICAL CYCLONE PLAN OF THE DAY (TCPOD)
    VALID 04/1100Z TO 05/1100Z SEPTEMBER 2026
    TCPOD NUMBER.....26-095

    I. ATLANTIC REQUIREMENTS
    1. NEGATIVE RECONNAISSANCE REQUIREMENTS.
    2. OUTLOOK FOR SUCCEEDING DAY.....NEGATIVE.

    II. PACIFIC REQUIREMENTS
    1. HURRICANE LOWELL
    FLIGHT ONE - TEAL 78 FLIGHT TWO - NOAA 43
    A. 04/1800Z A. 05/0000Z
    B. AFXXX 0212E LOWELL B. NOAA3 0312E LOWELL
    C. 04/1600Z C. 04/2000Z
    D. 13.7N 160.4W D. 13.7N 161.0W
    E. 04/1730Z TO 04/2100Z E. 04/2130Z TO 05/0230Z
    F. SFC TO 10,000 FT F. SFC TO 10,000 FT
    G. FIX G. TAIL DOPPLER RADAR & FIX
    H. WRA ACTIVATION H. WRA ACTIVATION

    FLIGHT THREE - TEAL 77 FLIGHT FOUR - NOAA 43
    A. 05/0600Z A. 05/1200Z
    B. AFXXX 0412E LOWELL B. NOAA3 0512E LOWELL
    C. 05/0400Z C. 05/0800Z
    D. 13.8N 161.5W D. 13.9N 162.0W
    E. 04/0530Z TO 05/0900Z E. 05/0930Z TO 05/1430Z
    F. SFC TO 10,000 FT F. SFC TO 10,000 FT
    G. FIX G. TAIL DOPPLER RADAR & FIX
    H. WRA ACTIVATION H. WRA ACTIVATION

    2. HURRICANE KARINA
    FLIGHT ONE - NOAA 49
    A. 05/0000Z
    B. NOAA9 0111E KARINA
    C. 04/1700Z
    D. NA
    E. NA
    F. 41,000 TO 45,000 FT
    G. SYNOPTIC SURVEILLANCE
    H. NO WRA ACTIVATION

    3. SUCCEEDING DAY OUTLOOK:
    A. CONTINUE 6-HRLY FIXES ON LOWELL.
    B. NOAA P-3 TAIL DOPPLER RADAR MISSIONS INTO LOWELL FOR
    FOR 06/0000Z AND 06/1200Z, DEPARTING PHKO AT 05/2000Z AND
    06/0800Z, RESPECTIVELY.
    C. NOAA G-IV SYNOPTIC SURVEILLANCE MISSION AROUND HURRICANE
    LOWELL FOR 06/0000Z, DEPARTING KHNL AT 05/1730Z.

    4. REMARK: DURING THE NOAA 43 MISSION TASKED FOR THE 05/1200Z
    SYNOPTIC TIME, FOUR SMALL UAS ARE PLANNED FOR RELEASE WITHIN
    THE WRA. THEY WILL OPERATE AT OR BELOW 5,000 FT FOR ABOUT
    1 TO 2 HOURS.

    $$
    SEF

    NNNN
Marine Weather Discussion
  • Mon, 17 May 2021 15:22:40 +0000: NHC Marine Weather Discussion - NHC Marine Weather Discussion

    000
    AGXX40 KNHC 171522
    MIMATS

    Marine Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1122 AM EDT Mon May 17 2021

    Marine Weather Discussion for the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea,
    and Tropical North Atlantic from 07N to 19N between 55W and 64W
    and the Southwest North Atlantic including the Bahamas

    This is the last Marine Weather Discussion issued by the National
    Hurricane Center. For marine information, please see the Tropical
    Weather Discussion at: hurricanes.gov.

    ...GULF OF MEXICO...

    High pressure along the middle Atlantic coasts extending SW to
    the NE Gulf will remain generally stationary throughout the
    week. This will support moderate to fresh E to SE winds over the
    basin through Tue. Winds will increase to fresh to strong late
    Tue through Fri as low pressure deepens across the Southern
    Plains.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA AND TROPICAL N ATLANTIC FROM 07N TO 19N BETWEEN
    55W AND 64W...

    A ridge NE of the Caribbean Sea will shift eastward and weaken,
    diminishing winds and seas modestly through Wed. Trade winds
    will increase basin wide Wed night through Fri night as high
    pressure builds across the western Atlantic.

    ...SW N ATLANTIC INCLUDING THE BAHAMAS...

    A weakening frontal boundary from 25N65W to the central Bahamas
    will drift SE and dissipate through late Tue. Its remnants will
    drift N along 23N-24N. The pressure gradient between high
    pressure off of Hatteras and the frontal boundary will support
    an area of fresh to strong easterly winds N of 23N and W of 68W
    with seas to 11 ft E of the Bahamas late Tue through Fri.

    $$

    .WARNINGS...Any changes impacting coastal NWS offices will be
    coordinated through AWIPS II Collaboration Chat, or by
    telephone:

    .GULF OF MEXICO...
    None.

    .CARIBBEAN SEA AND TROPICAL N ATLANTIC FROM 07N TO 19N BETWEEN
    55W AND 64W...
    None.

    .SW N ATLANTIC INCLUDING THE BAHAMAS...
    None.

    $$

    *For detailed zone descriptions, please visit:
    http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/abouttafbprod.shtml#OWF

    Note: gridded marine forecasts are available in the National
    Digital Forecast Database (NDFD) at:
    http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/marine/grids.php

    For additional information, please visit:
    http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/marine

    $$

    .Forecaster GR. National Hurricane Center.
Atlantic Tropical Monthly Summary
  • Thu, 01 May 2025 13:04:51 +0000: Atlantic Monthly Tropical Weather Summary - Atlantic Monthly Tropical Weather Summary
    000<br />ABNT30 KNHC 011304<br />TWSAT <br /><br />Monthly Tropical Weather Summary<br />NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL<br />900 AM EDT Thu May 1 2025<br /><br />This is the last National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tropical Weather <br />Summary (TWS) text product that will be issued for the Atlantic <br />basin. The tropical cyclone statistics from the TWS will be found <br />on hurricanes.gov beginning with the 2025 hurricane season. This <br />change will allow for more frequent updates to the statistics and <br />the addition of graphics and links to supporting information that <br />this text only format cannot support. An account of tropical <br />cyclone names, classification (i.e., tropical depression, tropical <br />storm, or hurricane), and maximum sustained wind speed will be found <br />on hurricanes.gov at this url beginning around July 1: <br /><br />https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/index.php?basin=atl<br /><br />A sample webpage is provided here, with the "2023 Atlantic Summary <br />Table (PDF)" example linked below the Tropical Cyclone Reports <br />(TCRs):<br /><br />https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/index.php?season=2023&basin=atl <br /><br />This information will be updated no less frequently than monthly <br />during the hurricane season and will be updated after the season's <br />TCRs are completed to document the official record of the season's <br />tropical cyclone activity. Previously, the statistics and data in <br />the TWS were based on real-time operational assessments and were <br />not updated when the season's TCRs were complete. The new <br />web-based format allows the information to be updated once the <br />post-analysis for the season is complete. <br /><br />For more information, see Service Change Notice 25-22: Migration of <br />the Tropical Weather Summary Information from Text Product Format to <br />hurricanes.gov:<br /><br />https://www.weather.gov/media/notification/pdf_2025/scn25-<br />22_moving_info_from_tws_to_hurricanes.gov.pdf
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