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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
  • Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:19:34 +0000: NHC Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion - NHC Tropical Weather Discussion (Atlantic)
    000
    AXNT20 KNHC 141719
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1815 UTC Fri Aug 14 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.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Caribbean Gale Warning: Today, the pressure gradient will tighten
    between subtropical high pressure across the western Atlantic
    along 27N and the Colombian low. This will accelerate winds in
    the south-central Caribbean, with winds pulsing to gale-force off
    Colombia and in the Gulf of Venezuela on tonight. Very rough seas
    to 15 ft will build near and downwind of these gales in the
    southwest Caribbean tonight and again Sat night. Please see 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.

    ...TROPICAL WAVES...

    A new tropical wave has been introduced along 19W from 05N to 20N,
    moving westward at 10-15 kt. Scattered moderate convection is seen
    from 09N to 16N and E of 26W.

    The axis of a tropical wave is near 34W, from 05N to 20N, moving
    west at around 10-15 kt. Scattered moderate convection is from 06N
    to 14N between 35W and 42W. Environmental conditions are forecast
    to be generally conducive for gradual development, and a tropical
    depression could form this weekend or early next week while the
    wave moves westward or west-northwestward across the central
    tropical Atlantic. There is a low chance for tropical development
    of this system in the next 48 hours, and a medium chance for
    development in the next 7 days.

    A tropical wave has been analyzed from 06N55W to near 20N51W,
    moving westward at around 15 kt. Scattered moderate and isolated
    strong convection is occurring from 06N to 17N between 50W and
    62W. This system is moving into a region of increasing upper-level
    winds and dry air, and the potential of development continues to
    decrease. There is now a low chance of this system developing into
    a tropical cyclone. Even though development is unlikely, gusty
    winds and areas of heavy rain are possible across portions of the
    Lesser Antilles tonight and on Saturday.

    The axis of a Caribbean tropical wave is near 75W, moving
    westward at about 15 to 20 kt. No significant convection is seen
    with this wave.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic near 22N17W and extends
    southwestward to 10N38W to 12N52W and then to 09N56W. Convection
    is discussed in the Tropical Waves section above.

    ...GULF OF AMERICA...

    High pressure prevails over the northern Gulf waters, anchored by
    a 1020 mb high near 27N86W. Light to gentle winds and slight seas
    prevail across the NE Gulf in the vicinity of the high center.
    Moderate to fresh E to SE winds associated with a surface trough
    are ongoing over the SW Gulf waters along with moderate seas to 6
    ft. Gentle to moderate winds, and slight seas, prevail elsewhere.

    For the forecast, the Atlantic ridge extends westward across
    Florida and into the Gulf region, and will change little through
    Sat before weakening Sun and Mon. This pattern will produce mostly
    gentle to moderate E to SE winds across the basin, with pulses of
    fresh winds occurring north and west of the Yucatan Peninsula and
    into the Bay of Campeche each evening and night, as a surface
    trough migrates from the Yucatan Peninsula westward across the SW
    Gulf. Slight to moderate seas are expected through the forecast
    period.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    See Special Features section for information on the Gale Warning
    in effect for the south-central basin effective tonight.

    The pressure gradient between western Atlantic high pressure and
    the Colombian low is supporting fresh to near gale-force winds
    over the central Caribbean waters. Moderate to rough seas are
    ongoing over these waters. Fresh to strong trade winds and
    moderate seas are over the eastern Caribbean. Gentle to moderate
    winds and slight to moderate seas prevail over the remaining
    waters.

    For the forecast, a tropical wave, with axis along 75W, combined
    with the Bermuda High north of the region will enhance the trades
    over the central Caribbean through Sat. Peak winds should reach
    gale- force just north of Colombia and in the Gulf of Venezuela
    tonight and Sat night. A second tropical wave, with axis along
    52W, Invest AL92, should start impacting the Leeward Islands
    tonight and Sat. Strong to near gale-force winds, rough seas and
    areas of heavy rain are expected with the passage of the latter
    wave. These weather conditions will shift westward toward the
    central Caribbean and the Greater Antilles, including the Windward
    Passage from Sat night through Mon. Afterwards, the tropical wave
    may weaken, as it moves toward the W Caribbean.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    See Special Features section above for information on Invest AL92
    located over the central tropical Atlantic.

    Surface ridging associated with the Azores High dominates the
    entire subtropical Atlantic waters supporting moderate to fresh E
    to SE winds S of 25N and W of 30W along with moderate seas. N of
    25N, winds are moderate or weaker and seas slight to moderate.
    Otherwise, fresh to strong winds are occurring near the Canary
    Islands SE toward the coast of Africa. Upper level divergence
    associated with an upper level trough continues to support
    scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Bahamas and along
    the east coast of FL.

    For the forecast west of 55W, the Atlantic ridge, combined with
    the passage of two tropical through the Caribbean Sea will cause
    fresh to strong NE to E winds south of 22N through Sun night.
    Elsewhere, winds are expected to remain light to moderate for the
    next few days. Looking ahead, a weak cold front will slowly push
    across the northern forecast border east of 70W on Sun, causing a
    wind shift to the NW and then N but with little change in wind
    speeds on Sun and Mon north of 28N. The front will stall late on
    Monday before dissipating by midweek.

    $$
    Adams
Tropical Weather Discussion
  • Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:19:34 +0000: NHC Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion - NHC Tropical Weather Discussion (Atlantic)
    000
    AXNT20 KNHC 141719
    TWDAT

    Tropical Weather Discussion
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1815 UTC Fri Aug 14 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.

    ...SPECIAL FEATURES...

    Caribbean Gale Warning: Today, the pressure gradient will tighten
    between subtropical high pressure across the western Atlantic
    along 27N and the Colombian low. This will accelerate winds in
    the south-central Caribbean, with winds pulsing to gale-force off
    Colombia and in the Gulf of Venezuela on tonight. Very rough seas
    to 15 ft will build near and downwind of these gales in the
    southwest Caribbean tonight and again Sat night. Please see 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.

    ...TROPICAL WAVES...

    A new tropical wave has been introduced along 19W from 05N to 20N,
    moving westward at 10-15 kt. Scattered moderate convection is seen
    from 09N to 16N and E of 26W.

    The axis of a tropical wave is near 34W, from 05N to 20N, moving
    west at around 10-15 kt. Scattered moderate convection is from 06N
    to 14N between 35W and 42W. Environmental conditions are forecast
    to be generally conducive for gradual development, and a tropical
    depression could form this weekend or early next week while the
    wave moves westward or west-northwestward across the central
    tropical Atlantic. There is a low chance for tropical development
    of this system in the next 48 hours, and a medium chance for
    development in the next 7 days.

    A tropical wave has been analyzed from 06N55W to near 20N51W,
    moving westward at around 15 kt. Scattered moderate and isolated
    strong convection is occurring from 06N to 17N between 50W and
    62W. This system is moving into a region of increasing upper-level
    winds and dry air, and the potential of development continues to
    decrease. There is now a low chance of this system developing into
    a tropical cyclone. Even though development is unlikely, gusty
    winds and areas of heavy rain are possible across portions of the
    Lesser Antilles tonight and on Saturday.

    The axis of a Caribbean tropical wave is near 75W, moving
    westward at about 15 to 20 kt. No significant convection is seen
    with this wave.

    ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

    The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic near 22N17W and extends
    southwestward to 10N38W to 12N52W and then to 09N56W. Convection
    is discussed in the Tropical Waves section above.

    ...GULF OF AMERICA...

    High pressure prevails over the northern Gulf waters, anchored by
    a 1020 mb high near 27N86W. Light to gentle winds and slight seas
    prevail across the NE Gulf in the vicinity of the high center.
    Moderate to fresh E to SE winds associated with a surface trough
    are ongoing over the SW Gulf waters along with moderate seas to 6
    ft. Gentle to moderate winds, and slight seas, prevail elsewhere.

    For the forecast, the Atlantic ridge extends westward across
    Florida and into the Gulf region, and will change little through
    Sat before weakening Sun and Mon. This pattern will produce mostly
    gentle to moderate E to SE winds across the basin, with pulses of
    fresh winds occurring north and west of the Yucatan Peninsula and
    into the Bay of Campeche each evening and night, as a surface
    trough migrates from the Yucatan Peninsula westward across the SW
    Gulf. Slight to moderate seas are expected through the forecast
    period.

    ...CARIBBEAN SEA...

    See Special Features section for information on the Gale Warning
    in effect for the south-central basin effective tonight.

    The pressure gradient between western Atlantic high pressure and
    the Colombian low is supporting fresh to near gale-force winds
    over the central Caribbean waters. Moderate to rough seas are
    ongoing over these waters. Fresh to strong trade winds and
    moderate seas are over the eastern Caribbean. Gentle to moderate
    winds and slight to moderate seas prevail over the remaining
    waters.

    For the forecast, a tropical wave, with axis along 75W, combined
    with the Bermuda High north of the region will enhance the trades
    over the central Caribbean through Sat. Peak winds should reach
    gale- force just north of Colombia and in the Gulf of Venezuela
    tonight and Sat night. A second tropical wave, with axis along
    52W, Invest AL92, should start impacting the Leeward Islands
    tonight and Sat. Strong to near gale-force winds, rough seas and
    areas of heavy rain are expected with the passage of the latter
    wave. These weather conditions will shift westward toward the
    central Caribbean and the Greater Antilles, including the Windward
    Passage from Sat night through Mon. Afterwards, the tropical wave
    may weaken, as it moves toward the W Caribbean.

    ...ATLANTIC OCEAN...

    See Special Features section above for information on Invest AL92
    located over the central tropical Atlantic.

    Surface ridging associated with the Azores High dominates the
    entire subtropical Atlantic waters supporting moderate to fresh E
    to SE winds S of 25N and W of 30W along with moderate seas. N of
    25N, winds are moderate or weaker and seas slight to moderate.
    Otherwise, fresh to strong winds are occurring near the Canary
    Islands SE toward the coast of Africa. Upper level divergence
    associated with an upper level trough continues to support
    scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Bahamas and along
    the east coast of FL.

    For the forecast west of 55W, the Atlantic ridge, combined with
    the passage of two tropical through the Caribbean Sea will cause
    fresh to strong NE to E winds south of 22N through Sun night.
    Elsewhere, winds are expected to remain light to moderate for the
    next few days. Looking ahead, a weak cold front will slowly push
    across the northern forecast border east of 70W on Sun, causing a
    wind shift to the NW and then N but with little change in wind
    speeds on Sun and Mon north of 28N. The front will stall late on
    Monday before dissipating by midweek.

    $$
    Adams
Active Tropical Systems
  • Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:53:27 +0000: There are no tropical cyclones at this time. - NHC Atlantic
    No tropical cyclones as of Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:01:16 GMT
  • Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:53:27 +0000: Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook - NHC Atlantic
    000
    ABNT20 KNHC 141753
    TWOAT

    Tropical Weather Outlook
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    200 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026

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

    Central Tropical Atlantic (AL92):
    A tropical wave located about 350 miles east of the Windward Islands
    is producing gusty winds and a large area of showers and
    thunderstorms. This system is moving into a region of increasing
    upper-level winds and dry air, and the potential of development
    continues to decrease. Even though development is highly unlikely,
    strong gusty winds and areas of heavy rain are possible across
    portions of the Lesser Antilles tonight and on Saturday.
    * Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
    * Formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

    Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL94):
    A tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic, located more
    than 1000 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, continues to produce
    disorganized showers and thunderstorms. While environmental
    conditions are conducive for some development over the next few
    days, the system could encounter strong upper-level winds next week,
    decreasing its chances for development.
    * Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent.
    * Formation chance through 7 days...medium...40 percent.

    $$
    Forecaster Adams/Cangialosi
Scheduled Reconnaissance Flight Plans
  • Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:40:25 +0000: Weather Reconnaissance Flights Plan of the Day - Weather Reconnaissance Flights Plan of the Day
    477
    NOUS42 KNHC 141640
    REPRPD
    WEATHER RECONNAISSANCE FLIGHTS
    CARCAH, NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER, MIAMI, FL.
    1240 PM EDT FRI 14 AUGUST 2026
    SUBJECT: TROPICAL CYCLONE PLAN OF THE DAY (TCPOD)
    VALID 15/1100Z TO 16/1100Z AUGUST 2026
    TCPOD NUMBER.....26-075

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

    II. PACIFIC REQUIREMENTS
    1. NEGATIVE RECONNAISSANCE REQUIREMENTS.
    2. OUTLOOK FOR SUCCEEDING DAY.....NEGATIVE.
    3. REMARK: NO WEATHER RECONNAISSANCE FLIGHTS ARE TASKED IN THIS
    TCPOD DUE TO THE NEED TO RELOCATE NOAA AND USAF WEATHER
    RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS DUE TO THE
    THREAT FROM TROPICAL STORM LALA. FLIGHTS TASKED IN TCPOD
    26-074 ARE STILL EXPECTED TO FLY.

    $$
    KAL

    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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