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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
  • Thu, 21 May 2026 16:58:07 +0000: NHC Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion - NHC Tropical Weather Discussion (Atlantic)
    000
    AXNT20 KNHC 211658
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1815 UTC Thu May 21 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
    1657 UTC.

    ...TROPICAL WAVES...

    A eastern Atlantic was introduced in the 12Z surface analysis.
    This wave is near 36W, south of 00N. Isolated moderate convection
    is found along the wave axis.

    An eastern Caribbean tropical wave has been repositioned to near
    74W, south of 15N based on tropical wave diagnostics. This wave is
    currently interacting with lower pressures near Colombia and the
    eastern end of the Eastern Pacific Monsoon Trough. Thus,
    scattered moderate convection is depicted south of 12N.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    A monsoon trough enters the Atlantic the coast of Guinea-Bissau
    near 12N16W, then curves southwestward to near 03N23W. The ITCZ
    extends from 05N23W to 02N33W. Another portion of the ITCZ
    extends from 04N39.5W to 07N54W. Scattered moderate to isolated
    strong convection is present south of 05N and east of 23W.
    Scattered moderate convection is depicted south of 09N between
    39W and 52W.

    ...GULF OF AMERICA...

    A 1026 mb high pressure system centered east of Bermuda extends
    into the eastern Gulf waters, supporting moderate or weaker winds
    and seas 2 to 4 ft. A surface trough over the NW Gulf is
    supporting numerous showers and thunderstorms north of 22N and
    west of 90W. Winds and seas near this convection might be locally
    higher.

    For the forecast, the high pressure extending from the western
    Atlantic to the northern Gulf will change little during the
    forecast period. The pressure gradient between it and relatively
    lower pressures over Texas and northern Mexico will generally
    maintain a gentle to moderate east to southeast wind flow across
    the basin through the weekend, with the exception of fresh to
    strong winds pulsing off NW Yucatan from the late afternoons and
    into the night time hours. A series of upper-level disturbances in
    a very moist and unstable environment is expected to keep
    unsettled weather conditions in the form of large thunderstorm
    complexes that will be moving ENE across the NW and west-central
    Gulf sections during the next few days. Mariners transiting
    through these waters should check the latest forecast and weather
    conditions prior to beginning or continuing their transits.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    Broad ridge located east of Bermuda forces fresh to strong
    easterly trade winds and seas of 6-9 ft across the central
    Caribbean. Moderate to fresh easterly breezes and moderate seas
    are found in the eastern Caribbean and Gulf of Honduras.
    Elsewhere, light to gentle winds and slight seas are prevalent. A
    few showers are noted south of Cuba and over the Yucatan Channel,
    while generally dry conditions prevail elsewhere.

    For the forecast, the pressure gradient between high pressure
    north of the area and relatively lower pressures in northern South
    America will support fresh to strong trades over the south-
    central portion of the Caribbean into early next week. These
    trades will continue to bring rough seas to that portion of the
    basin. Fresh to strong trades will also pulse each evening over
    the Gulf of Honduras. Mostly moderate trades will remain elsewhere
    through the forecast period.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    An upper level low situated north of the NW Bahamas continues to
    enhance the shower activity between 68W and 76W. The rest of the
    SW North Atlantic, west of 55W, is under the influence of a broad
    subtropical ridge east of Bermuda. Moderate to fresh easterly
    winds and moderate seas are noted south of 27N and west of 55W.

    A stationary front enters the tropical Atlantic near 31N27W and
    continues southwestward to 27N62W. A few light showers are
    evident ahead of this front. The rest of the central and eastern
    Atlantic is dominated by a broad subtropical ridge anchored by a
    1029 mb high pressure over France. A moderate pressure gradient
    between the aforementioned ridge and lower pressures in western
    Africa results in moderate to fresh northerly winds from 10N to
    23N and east of 30W. Elsewhere, moderate or weaker winds and
    moderate seas prevail.

    For the forecast west of 55W, the large mid to upper-level low
    north of the Bahamas will continue to produce scattered to
    numerous showers and thunderstorms from east of the Bahamas to
    near 71W and southward to near the southeastern Bahamas today
    through early Fri. Some of this activity may contain strong gusty
    winds and heavy rain reducing visibility. Southeast winds will
    pulse fresh to strong speeds north of Hispaniola in the afternoons
    and evenings through the next few days. Otherwise, high pressure
    centered just north of the area will maintain rather quite marine
    conditions through the period.

    $$
    KRV
Tropical Weather Discussion
  • Thu, 21 May 2026 16:58:07 +0000: NHC Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion - NHC Tropical Weather Discussion (Atlantic)
    000
    AXNT20 KNHC 211658
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1815 UTC Thu May 21 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
    1657 UTC.

    ...TROPICAL WAVES...

    A eastern Atlantic was introduced in the 12Z surface analysis.
    This wave is near 36W, south of 00N. Isolated moderate convection
    is found along the wave axis.

    An eastern Caribbean tropical wave has been repositioned to near
    74W, south of 15N based on tropical wave diagnostics. This wave is
    currently interacting with lower pressures near Colombia and the
    eastern end of the Eastern Pacific Monsoon Trough. Thus,
    scattered moderate convection is depicted south of 12N.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    A monsoon trough enters the Atlantic the coast of Guinea-Bissau
    near 12N16W, then curves southwestward to near 03N23W. The ITCZ
    extends from 05N23W to 02N33W. Another portion of the ITCZ
    extends from 04N39.5W to 07N54W. Scattered moderate to isolated
    strong convection is present south of 05N and east of 23W.
    Scattered moderate convection is depicted south of 09N between
    39W and 52W.

    ...GULF OF AMERICA...

    A 1026 mb high pressure system centered east of Bermuda extends
    into the eastern Gulf waters, supporting moderate or weaker winds
    and seas 2 to 4 ft. A surface trough over the NW Gulf is
    supporting numerous showers and thunderstorms north of 22N and
    west of 90W. Winds and seas near this convection might be locally
    higher.

    For the forecast, the high pressure extending from the western
    Atlantic to the northern Gulf will change little during the
    forecast period. The pressure gradient between it and relatively
    lower pressures over Texas and northern Mexico will generally
    maintain a gentle to moderate east to southeast wind flow across
    the basin through the weekend, with the exception of fresh to
    strong winds pulsing off NW Yucatan from the late afternoons and
    into the night time hours. A series of upper-level disturbances in
    a very moist and unstable environment is expected to keep
    unsettled weather conditions in the form of large thunderstorm
    complexes that will be moving ENE across the NW and west-central
    Gulf sections during the next few days. Mariners transiting
    through these waters should check the latest forecast and weather
    conditions prior to beginning or continuing their transits.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    Broad ridge located east of Bermuda forces fresh to strong
    easterly trade winds and seas of 6-9 ft across the central
    Caribbean. Moderate to fresh easterly breezes and moderate seas
    are found in the eastern Caribbean and Gulf of Honduras.
    Elsewhere, light to gentle winds and slight seas are prevalent. A
    few showers are noted south of Cuba and over the Yucatan Channel,
    while generally dry conditions prevail elsewhere.

    For the forecast, the pressure gradient between high pressure
    north of the area and relatively lower pressures in northern South
    America will support fresh to strong trades over the south-
    central portion of the Caribbean into early next week. These
    trades will continue to bring rough seas to that portion of the
    basin. Fresh to strong trades will also pulse each evening over
    the Gulf of Honduras. Mostly moderate trades will remain elsewhere
    through the forecast period.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    An upper level low situated north of the NW Bahamas continues to
    enhance the shower activity between 68W and 76W. The rest of the
    SW North Atlantic, west of 55W, is under the influence of a broad
    subtropical ridge east of Bermuda. Moderate to fresh easterly
    winds and moderate seas are noted south of 27N and west of 55W.

    A stationary front enters the tropical Atlantic near 31N27W and
    continues southwestward to 27N62W. A few light showers are
    evident ahead of this front. The rest of the central and eastern
    Atlantic is dominated by a broad subtropical ridge anchored by a
    1029 mb high pressure over France. A moderate pressure gradient
    between the aforementioned ridge and lower pressures in western
    Africa results in moderate to fresh northerly winds from 10N to
    23N and east of 30W. Elsewhere, moderate or weaker winds and
    moderate seas prevail.

    For the forecast west of 55W, the large mid to upper-level low
    north of the Bahamas will continue to produce scattered to
    numerous showers and thunderstorms from east of the Bahamas to
    near 71W and southward to near the southeastern Bahamas today
    through early Fri. Some of this activity may contain strong gusty
    winds and heavy rain reducing visibility. Southeast winds will
    pulse fresh to strong speeds north of Hispaniola in the afternoons
    and evenings through the next few days. Otherwise, high pressure
    centered just north of the area will maintain rather quite marine
    conditions through the period.

    $$
    KRV
Active Tropical Systems
  • Fri, 22 May 2026 23:29:58 +0000: There are no tropical cyclones at this time. - NHC Atlantic
    No tropical cyclones as of Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:19 GMT
  • Thu, 21 May 2026 11:29:58 +0000: Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook - NHC Atlantic
    000
    ABNT20 KNHC 211129
    TWOAT

    Tropical Weather Outlook
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    800 AM EDT Thu May 21 2026

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

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

    $$
    Forecaster Berg
Scheduled Reconnaissance Flight Plans
  • Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:59:51 +0000: Weather Reconnaissance Flights Plan of the Day - Weather Reconnaissance Flights Plan of the Day
    000
    NOUS42 KNHC 311259
    REPRPD
    WEATHER RECONNAISSANCE FLIGHTS
    CARCAH, NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER, MIAMI, FL.
    0900 AM EDT TUE 31 MARCH 2026
    SUBJECT: WINTER SEASON PLAN OF THE DAY (WSPOD)
    VALID 01/1100Z TO 02/1100Z APRIL 2026
    WSPOD NUMBER.....25-121

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

    NOTE: THIS IS THE LAST WSPOD OF THE SEASON UNLESS CONDITIONS
    DICTATE OTHERWISE.

    $$
    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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