--------------------------------------------------------------------------- TROPICAL WEATHER DISCUSSION (NORTH ATLANTIC AREA) MESSAGES T1T2: AX A1A2: NT Date: 2026-07-07 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message File: T_AXNT20KNHC070335_C_KWBC_20260707033617_32440682-4651-TWDAT.txt ****0000005366**** AXNT20 KNHC 070335 TWDAT Tropical Weather Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 0615 UTC Tue Jul 7 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 0000 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 0325 UTC. ...TROPICAL WAVES... A tropical wave has been introduced in the far eastern Atlantic, along 24W, south of 13N, based on wave guidance data. The wave is moving westward at 15-20 kt. No significant convection is noted near the trough axis. A central Atlantic tropical wave is along 44W, south of 17N, moving westward at 15-20 kt. Scattered moderate to isolated strong convection is present from 02N to 11N and between 33W and 51W. Another central Atlantic tropical wave is along 57W, south of 18N, moving westward at 15 kt. Scattered moderate to isolated strong convection is observed from 02N to 13N and between 51W and 59W. A western Caribbean Sea tropical wave along 84W, south of 18N, moving westward at 10 kt. No significant convection is noted near the trough axis. ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ... The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic through the coast of Mauritania near 21N16W and continues southwestward to 09N26W. The ITCZ extends from 09N26W to 07N43W, then continues from 07N45W to 07N56W. Numerous moderate to isolated strong convection is evident from 06N to 15N and east of 21W. ...GULF OF AMERICA... Diurnal storms that formed over the western Yucatan peninsula are racing westward at about 25-30 kt as a squall line over the eastern Bay of Campeche. Mariners in these waters can expect gusty winds to 30 kt, suddenly higher seas and some lightning strikes. A few showers are also noted in the eastern Gulf waters. At the surface, a 1018 mb high pressure system situated south of the mouth of the Mississippi River supports fresh to locally strong easterly winds and seas of 2-4 ft south of 23N and between 89W and 95W. Elsewhere, moderate or lighter winds and slight seas prevail. For the forecast, relatively weak high pressure extending westward across the basin from the Atlantic will change little through Thu night, then shift northward to near the northern Gulf coast Fri through Sat night. The related pressure gradient will generally maintain gentle to moderate winds east to southeast winds across the Gulf south of about 26N, and light to gentle southeast to south winds north of about 26N, except for fresh to strong northeast to east winds offshore the Yucatan peninsula at night. Slight seas are forecast throughout the basin for the forecast period. ...CARIBBEAN SEA... A strong subtropical ridge over the central Atlantic is forcing strong to near gale-force easterly trade winds and rough seas across the central Caribbean Sea. The strongest winds and highest seas are found off NW Colombia. Moderate to fresh easterly breezes and moderate seas are present in the eastern Caribbean, Windward Passage and Gulf of Honduras. Elsewhere, moderate or lighter winds and slight to moderate seas are prevalent. For the forecast, the pressure gradient between Atlantic high pressure and relatively lower pressures in Colombia will continue to support fresh to strong trades across the central Caribbean through the period, while mostly fresh trades will be elsewhere south of 18N. Moderate to rough seas will accompany these winds. Expect winds to pulse to near-gale force at night offshore of Colombia and in the Gulf of Venezuela through Sat, except on Thu. Moderate or weaker winds will continue over the northwestern part of the basin, except in the Gulf of Honduras where fresh to strong east to southeast winds are forecast at night through the forecast period. A tropical wave currently near 56W will move across the eastern Caribbean Wed and Wed night, across the central Caribbean Thu through Fri night, and across the eastern part of the western Caribbean Sat and Sat night. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to accompany the wave. ...ATLANTIC OCEAN... Divergence aloft is producing isolated showers north of 26N and west of 44W. The tropical Atlantic is under the influence of a broad subtropical ridge along 27N. Moderate to fresh easterly trade winds and seas of 4-8 ft are found south of 24N and west of 30W. However, strong winds are noted off northern Hispaniola. Moderate to locally strong N-NE winds and seas of 4-8 ft are evident from 18N to 29N and east of 30W. Elsewhere, moderate or weaker winds and moderate seas prevail. For the forecast west of 55W, high pressure over the area will change little through the forecast period. The associated gradient will continue to support moderate to fresh trades south of 23N, and moderate or weaker winds elsewhere. Strong winds along with moderate to rough seas are expected at night north of Hispaniola, including approaches to the Windward Passage through Sat night. $$ Delgado ########################### END OF MESSAGE SET ############################ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message File: T_AXNT20KNHC070808CCA_C_KWBC_20260707080819_32440682-4665-TWDAT.txt ****0000005412**** AXNT20 KNHC 070808 CCA TWDAT Tropical Weather Discussion...Corrected NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 0615 UTC Tue Jul 7 2026 Corrected forecast for the Gulf of America 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 0000 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 0325 UTC. ...TROPICAL WAVES... A tropical wave has been introduced in the far eastern Atlantic, along 24W, south of 13N, based on wave guidance data. The wave is moving westward at 15-20 kt. No significant convection is noted near the trough axis. A central Atlantic tropical wave is along 44W, south of 17N, moving westward at 15-20 kt. Scattered moderate to isolated strong convection is present from 02N to 11N and between 33W and 51W. Another central Atlantic tropical wave is along 57W, south of 18N, moving westward at 15 kt. Scattered moderate to isolated strong convection is observed from 02N to 13N and between 51W and 59W. A western Caribbean Sea tropical wave along 84W, south of 18N, moving westward at 10 kt. No significant convection is noted near the trough axis. ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ... The monsoon trough enters the Atlantic through the coast of Mauritania near 21N16W and continues southwestward to 09N26W. The ITCZ extends from 09N26W to 07N43W, then continues from 07N45W to 07N56W. Numerous moderate to isolated strong convection is evident from 06N to 15N and east of 21W. ...GULF OF AMERICA...Corrected Diurnal storms that formed over the western Yucatan peninsula are racing westward at about 25-30 kt as a squall line over the eastern Bay of Campeche. Mariners in these waters can expect gusty winds to 30 kt, suddenly higher seas and some lightning strikes. A few showers are also noted in the eastern Gulf waters. At the surface, a 1018 mb high pressure system situated south of the mouth of the Mississippi River supports fresh to locally strong easterly winds and seas of 2-4 ft south of 23N and between 89W and 95W. Elsewhere, moderate or lighter winds and slight seas prevail. For the forecast, relatively weak high pressure extending westward across the basin from the Atlantic will change little through Thu night, then shift northward to near the northern Gulf coast Fri through Sat night. The related pressure gradient will generally maintain east to southeast winds across the Gulf south of about 26N, and light to gentle southeast to south winds north of about 26N, except for fresh to strong northeast to east winds offshore the Yucatan peninsula at night. Slight seas are forecast throughout the basin for the forecast period. ...CARIBBEAN SEA... A strong subtropical ridge over the central Atlantic is forcing strong to near gale-force easterly trade winds and rough seas across the central Caribbean Sea. The strongest winds and highest seas are found off NW Colombia. Moderate to fresh easterly breezes and moderate seas are present in the eastern Caribbean, Windward Passage and Gulf of Honduras. Elsewhere, moderate or lighter winds and slight to moderate seas are prevalent. For the forecast, the pressure gradient between Atlantic high pressure and relatively lower pressures in Colombia will continue to support fresh to strong trades across the central Caribbean through the period, while mostly fresh trades will be elsewhere south of 18N. Moderate to rough seas will accompany these winds. Expect winds to pulse to near-gale force at night offshore of Colombia and in the Gulf of Venezuela through Sat, except on Thu. Moderate or weaker winds will continue over the northwestern part of the basin, except in the Gulf of Honduras where fresh to strong east to southeast winds are forecast at night through the forecast period. A tropical wave currently near 56W will move across the eastern Caribbean Wed and Wed night, across the central Caribbean Thu through Fri night, and across the eastern part of the western Caribbean Sat and Sat night. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to accompany the wave. ...ATLANTIC OCEAN... Divergence aloft is producing isolated showers north of 26N and west of 44W. The tropical Atlantic is under the influence of a broad subtropical ridge along 27N. Moderate to fresh easterly trade winds and seas of 4-8 ft are found south of 24N and west of 30W. However, strong winds are noted off northern Hispaniola. Moderate to locally strong N-NE winds and seas of 4-8 ft are evident from 18N to 29N and east of 30W. Elsewhere, moderate or weaker winds and moderate seas prevail. For the forecast west of 55W, high pressure over the area will change little through the forecast period. The associated gradient will continue to support moderate to fresh trades south of 23N, and moderate or weaker winds elsewhere. Strong winds along with moderate to rough seas are expected at night north of Hispaniola, including approaches to the Windward Passage through Sat night. $$ Delgado ########################### END OF MESSAGE SET ############################ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message File: T_AXNT20KNHC071009_C_KWBC_20260707101020_32440682-4672-TWDAT.txt ****0000006558**** AXNT20 KNHC 071009 TWDAT Tropical Weather Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1215 UTC Tue Jul 07 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 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1000 UTC. ...TROPICAL WAVES... A recently introduced far eastern Atlantic tropical wave has its axis along 25W south of 14N. It is moving westward at 15 to 20 kt. No significant convection is noted near the wave axis, only an isolated shower near 09N26W. A central Atlantic tropical wave is along 45W south of 18N, moving westward at around 20 kt. Scattered moderate to isolated strong convection is east of the wave from 05N to 10N between 40W and 46W. Scattered moderate convection is within 60 nm west of the wave from 07N to 10N. This wave is expected to be attendant by tight gradient producing fresh to strong winds and building seas to 8 ft starting this afternoon as it quickly tracks westward toward 50W. Another central Atlantic tropical wave is analyzed from near 18N57.5W to inland South America at 08N59W. It is moving westward at 15 kt. Scattered moderate to isolated strong convection is observed from 02N to 13N and between 51W and 57W. A western Caribbean Sea tropical wave is along 85W south of 19N, moving westward at 10 kt. No significant convection is near the wave axis. ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ... The monsoon trough axis enters the Atlantic through the coast of Mauritania near 21N16W and continues southwestward to 09N25W, where it transitions to the ITCZ to 08N35W to 08N45W to 08N60W. Numerous moderate to isolated strong convection is southeast of the trough from 06N to 10N between 18W-23W. Scattered moderate convection is within 180 nm south of the ITCZ between 36W-40W. ...GULF OF AMERICA... Relatively weak high pressure extends westward across the basin from the Atlantic as a weak 1018 mb high is over eastern Mexico. The related pressure gradient is generally maintaining gentle to moderate winds east to southeast winds across the Gulf south of about 26N, and light to gentle southeast to south winds north of about 26N. Latest satellite altimeter and buoy observations indicate slight seas throughout. Satellite imagery shows scattered showers and thunderstorms south of 22N between 91W and 97W. For the forecast, the weak high pressure will change little through Thu night, then shift northward to near the northern Gulf coast Fri through Sat night. The related pressure gradient will generally maintain gentle to moderate winds east to southeast winds across the Gulf south of about 26N, and light to gentle southeast to south winds north of about 26N, except for fresh to strong northeast to east winds offshore the Yucatan peninsula at night. Slight seas are forecast throughout the basin for the forecast period. ...CARIBBEAN SEA... The pressure gradient between Atlantic high pressure and relatively lower pressures in Colombia is supporting fresh to strong trades across the central Caribbean as seen in the latest satellite scatterometer data passes. Trades to near gale-force are offshore Colombia and in the Gulf of Venezuela. Rough seas are being produced by these trades. The scatterometer satellite data passes also reveal moderate to fresh trades across the eastern portion of the basin. Seas are of moderate state with these trades. Trades of fresh speeds are in the Gulf Honduras, where seas are 4 to 6 ft. Elsewhere, moderate or lighter winds along with slight to moderate seas are present. For the forecast, the pressure gradient between Atlantic high pressure and relatively lower pressures in Colombia will continue to support fresh to strong trades across the central Caribbean through the period, while mostly fresh trades will be elsewhere south of 18N. Moderate to rough seas will accompany these winds. Expect winds to pulse to near-gale force at night offshore of Colombia and in the Gulf of Venezuela through Sat, except on Thu. Moderate or weaker winds will continue over the northwestern part of the basin, except in the Gulf of Honduras where fresh to strong east to southeast winds are forecast at night through the forecast period. A tropical wave currently extending along 59W south of 18N will move across the eastern Caribbean Wed and Wed night, across the central Caribbean Thu through Fri night, and across the eastern part of the western Caribbean Sat and Sat night. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to accompany this wave. Another tropical wave will move across the basin starting Wed night attendant by fresh to strong winds. ...ATLANTIC OCEAN... Broad high pressure over the basin is the main feature controlling the general wind flow pattern. One high center of 1023 mb is centered near 20N62W, and a 1026 mb high center is to the northeast at 29N38.5W. A weak trough extends from near 31N55W to 26N59W. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are east of the trough from 25N to 29N between 52W and 55W. To the northeast, an area of numerous moderate convection is located from 28N to 31N between 42W and 48W. An upper shortwave trough is sustaining this activity. Otherwise, moderate to fresh trades are south of about 24N and west of 30W, and where seas are 6 to 7 ft. Strong east winds are between Hispaniola and the southeastern Bahamas. Moderate to locally strong north to northeast winds are from 18N to 28N and east of 30W to along the coast of Africa. Seas are 6 to 8 ft with these winds per a recent altimeter satellite data pass. Moderate or weaker winds along with mostly moderate seas are elsewhere. For the forecast west of 55W, the high pressure over the area will change little through the forecast period. The associated gradient will continue to support moderate to fresh trades south of 23N, and moderate or weaker winds elsewhere. Strong winds along with moderate to rough seas are expected at night north of Hispaniola, including approaches to the Windward Passage through Sat night. $$ Aguirre ########################### END OF MESSAGE SET ############################ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message File: T_AXNT20KNHC071019_C_KWBC_20260707102020_32440682-4673-TWDAT.txt ****0000006569**** AXNT20 KNHC 071019 TWDAT Tropical Weather Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1215 UTC Tue Jul 07 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 0600 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1015 UTC. ...TROPICAL WAVES... A recently introduced far eastern Atlantic tropical wave has its axis along 25W south of 14N. It is moving westward at 15 to 20 kt. No significant convection is noted near the wave axis, only an isolated shower near 09N26W. A central Atlantic tropical wave is along 45W south of 18N, moving westward at around 20 kt. Scattered moderate to isolated strong convection is east of the wave from 05N to 10N between 40W and 46W. Scattered moderate convection is within 60 nm west of the wave from 07N to 10N. This wave is expected to be attendant by tight gradient producing fresh to strong winds and building seas to 8 ft starting this afternoon as it quickly tracks westward toward 50W. Another central Atlantic tropical wave is analyzed from near 18N57.5W to inland South America at 08N59W. It is moving westward at 15 kt. Scattered moderate to isolated strong convection is observed from 02N to 13N and between 51W and 57W. A western Caribbean Sea tropical wave is along 85W south of 19N, moving westward at 10 kt. No significant convection is near the wave axis. ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ... The monsoon trough axis enters the Atlantic through the coast of Mauritania near 21N16W and continues southwestward to 09N25W, where it transitions to the ITCZ to 08N35W to 08N45W to 08N60W. Numerous moderate to isolated strong convection is southeast of the trough from 06N to 10N between 18W-23W. Scattered moderate convection is within 180 nm south of the ITCZ between 36W-40W. ...GULF OF AMERICA... Relatively weak high pressure extends westward across the basin from the Atlantic as a weak 1018 mb high is over eastern Mexico. The related pressure gradient is generally maintaining gentle to moderate east to southeast winds across the Gulf south of about 26N, and light to gentle southeast to south winds north of about 26N. Latest satellite altimeter and buoy observations indicate slight seas throughout. Satellite imagery shows scattered showers and thunderstorms south of 22N between 91W and 97W. For the forecast, the weak high pressure will change little through Thu night, then shift northward to near the northern Gulf coast Fri through Sat night. The related pressure gradient will continue to maintain gentle to moderate winds east to southeast winds across the Gulf south of about 26N, and light to gentle southeast to south winds north of about 26N, except for fresh to strong northeast to east winds offshore the Yucatan peninsula at night. Slight seas are forecast throughout the basin for the forecast period. ...CARIBBEAN SEA... The pressure gradient between Atlantic high pressure and relatively lower pressures in Colombia is supporting fresh to strong trades across the central Caribbean as seen in the latest satellite scatterometer data passes. Trades to near gale-force are offshore Colombia and in the Gulf of Venezuela. Rough seas are being produced by these trades. The scatterometer satellite data passes also reveal moderate to fresh trades across the eastern portion of the basin. Seas are of moderate state with these trades. Trades of fresh speeds are in the Gulf Honduras, where seas are 4 to 6 ft. Elsewhere, moderate or lighter winds along with slight to moderate seas are present. For the forecast, the pressure gradient between Atlantic high pressure and relatively lower pressures in Colombia will continue to support fresh to strong trades across the central Caribbean through the period, while mostly fresh trades will be elsewhere south of 18N. Moderate to rough seas will accompany these winds. Expect winds to pulse to near-gale force at night offshore of Colombia and in the Gulf of Venezuela through Sat, except on Thu. Moderate or weaker winds will continue over the northwestern part of the basin, except in the Gulf of Honduras where fresh to strong east to southeast winds are forecast at night through the forecast period. A tropical wave currently extending along 59W south of 18N will move across the eastern Caribbean Wed and Wed night, across the central Caribbean Thu through Fri night, and across the eastern part of the western Caribbean Sat and Sat night. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to accompany this wave. Another tropical wave will move across the basin starting Wed night attendant by fresh to strong winds. ...ATLANTIC OCEAN... Broad high pressure over the basin is the main feature controlling the general wind flow pattern. One high center of 1023 mb is centered near 20N62W, and a 1026 mb high center is to the northeast at 29N38.5W. A weak trough extends from near 31N55W to 26N59W. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are east of the trough from 25N to 29N between 52W and 55W. To the northeast of the trough, an area of numerous moderate convection is located from 28N to 31N between 42W and 48W. An upper shortwave trough is sustaining this activity. Otherwise, moderate to fresh trades are south of about 24N and west of 30W, and where seas are 6 to 7 ft. Strong east winds are between Hispaniola and the southeastern Bahamas. Moderate to locally strong north to northeast winds are from 18N to 28N and east of 30W to along the coast of Africa. Seas are 6 to 8 ft with these winds per a recent altimeter satellite data pass. Moderate or weaker winds along with mostly moderate seas are elsewhere. For the forecast west of 55W, the high pressure over the area will change little through the forecast period. The associated gradient will continue to support moderate to fresh trades south of 23N, and moderate or weaker winds elsewhere. Strong winds along with moderate to rough seas are expected at night north of Hispaniola, including approaches to the Windward Passage through Sat night. $$ Aguirre ########################### END OF MESSAGE SET ############################ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message File: T_AXNT20KNHC071635_C_KWBC_20260707163643_9109880-7737-TWDAT.txt ****0000005956**** AXNT20 KNHC 071635 TWDAT Tropical Weather Discussion NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1815 UTC Tue Jul 7 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 12OO UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 1700 UTC. ...TROPICAL WAVES... A tropical wave is just west of the Cabo Verde Islands. Its axis is along 25W south of 17N. It is moving westward at 15 to 20 kt. Scattered moderate convection is noted from 05N to 09N between 20W and 27W. Scattered showers are likely over the Cabo Verde Islands and surrounding waters. A well defined tropical wave is along 46W south of 17N, moving westward at around 20 kt. Scattered moderate to isolated strong convection is observed from 07N to 11N between 40W and 50W. This wave should reach the Lesser Antilles Wed evening, bringing fresh to strong trades and moderate to rough seas over the E Caribbean on Thu and Fri. Currently, seas of 6 to 8 ft are noted west of the wave axis based on altimeter data. Another tropical wave is analyzed near 59W and extends southward into Guyana. It is moving westward at 15 kt. Scattered moderate convection is observed from 07N to 12N between 53W and 60.5W. the wave will move across the Lesser Antilles this evening and tonight increasing the chances of rain. It is forecast to reach Puerto Rico on Wed bringing the chance of showers and thunderstorms. The tropical wave previously located along 85W is relocated farther E along 80W based on tropical wave diagnostic and surface observations. Convection is limited near the wave axis. ...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ... The monsoon trough axis enters the Atlantic through the coast of Mauritania near 18N16W and continues southwestward to 09N25W. The ITCZ extends from 08N27W to 08N44W to 09N57W. Most of the convective activity across the area is associated with the above mentioned tropical waves. ...GULF OF AMERICA... A weak ridge continues the dominate the Gulf region producing a gentle to moderate wind flow. Slight to moderate seas are noted with these winds. An upper-level low over the western Gulf is enhancing the development of showers and thunderstorms over parts of the basin, more concentrated over the west-central Bay of Campeche and near the Veracruz area. For the forecast, the diurnal trough moving westward from the Yucatan peninsula will cause fresh to locally strong NE to E winds offshore of the peninsula nightly through the weekend. An upper- level low will cause scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Gulf for the next couple of days. Elsewhere, winds and seas should be quiescent. ...CARIBBEAN SEA... Recent satellite derived wind and altimeter data provide observations of fresh to strong winds of 20 to 30 kt over central Caribbean with seas of up to 13 ft. In addition, buoy 42058 located near 14N76W is reporting seas up to 10 ft. These winds are the result of the pressure gradient between the Atlantic ridge and the Colombian Low. The scatterometer satellite data passes also reveal moderate to fresh trades across the eastern portion of the basin. Seas are moderate with these winds. Moderate to locally fresh NE to E winds are seen in the Gulf Honduras, where seas are 4 to 5 ft. Elsewhere, moderate or lighter winds along with slight to moderate seas are present. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are occurring over the western Caribbean, particularly W of 85W, including in the vicinity of the Gulf of Honduras. Patches of low level moisture, embedded in the trade wind flow, are moving westward across the area producing isolated to scattered passing showers. For the forecast, the pressure gradient between the Bermuda-Azores High north of the area along with lower pressure over N South America will produce fresh to near gale trades over the central Caribbean for the next several days. Likewise, trades over the Gulf of Honduras will pulse to fresh to strong late afternoons and evenings through the weekend. A tropical wave centered near 59W currently will enhance showers and thunderstorms over the Windward Islands and the SE Caribbean for the next two days. Another stronger tropical wave should reach the Lesser Antilles Wed evening, bringing fresh to strong trades over the E Caribbean on Thu and Fri. ...ATLANTIC OCEAN... Three tropical waves are moving westward between W Africa and the Lesser Antilles. Please, see the Tropical Waves section for more details. The Saharan Air Layer (SAL) from CIMSS and the Geocolor satellite imagery show abundant African dust over this area into the eastern Caribbean. As it is normal for this time of the year, the Bermuda-Azores High dominates the Atlantic forecast waters. Moderate to fresh winds are observed along the southern periphery of its associated ridge, with the exception of fresh to strong winds just north of Hispaniola. Light to gentle winds are near the ridge axis, mainly N of 25N. Seas are generally moderate with these winds. An upper- level low spinning between Hispaniola and the southeastern Bahamas is generating some shower activity. For the forecast west of 55W, ridging associated with the Bermuda- Azores High will remain farther south than usual - near 27N. Waters north of 29N will have moderate to fresh W to SW winds for the next several days. Additionally, fresh to strong trades will continue just north of Hispaniola and the approaches to the Windward Passage through the weekend. $$ GR ########################### END OF MESSAGE SET ############################