Monday, June 3, 2019

INVEST 91L UPDATE JUNE 3, 2019 0915 AM EDT


Invest 91L is finally beginning to track northwestward.  Now that this system is no longer stationary it will begin to move into warmer waters and some organization may or may not begin.  That will more that likely be short lived if the system moves inland and hugs the coast.  However, as of the past few model run from Sunday to this morning they have been trending more off shore than they were on Saturday and Friday.  If this indeed occurs then the low will have a better chance for tropical cyclone formation.  Regardless of organization or not this will be a rain producer so some flooding rains can be expected as it tracks up the coast.

Both the 06z and 12z intensity models trend toward a tropical storm at most.  Those who live from the Mexico Texas border to Louisiana should closely monitor the progress of this system.

RTW





Sunday, June 2, 2019

STORM INVESTIGATION 91L UPDATE JUNE 2, 2019 0757 PM EDT


STORM INVEST 91L UPDATE:

The disturbance in the Southern Gulf (Bay of Campeche) has not become any better organized.  the low has become stationary and proximity to the Mexican coast is cutting off moisture to this system.

The low is forecast to begin a track toward the northwest in the coming days and moving inland over Mexico.  Some of the models are still suggesting a re-curve toward the northeast along the western Gulf coast. 

This system could become a depression or tropical storm before it makes landfall over Mexico.  I will continue to monitor it into this coming week.

RTW




TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK JUNE 2, 2019 0246 PM EDT


TROPICAL WAVES:

#1  A westward moving tropical wave between 16°/17° West is interacting with the Inter-tropical conversion zone (ITCZ) along the southern axis of the wave.  there are no signs of organization at this time.

#2 A westward tropical wave between 28°/29° West is also interacting with the ITCZ along the souther axis of the wave.  there are no signs of tropical cyclone formation at this time.

#3  A westward moving tropical wave between 48°/49° West is lacking convection (thunderstorms) to the south of the wave.  No interaction with ITCZ.  There are no signs of tropical cyclone formation.

#4  Invest 91L is gradually becoming better organized as it drifts slowly westward.  At this time Highs to the north is blocking a northward track but that could change int the days to come as a trough will move into the area and could help to turn this low.  If not then inland over Mexico.  West Gulf coast and northern Gulf just monitor for now.  

Intensity model still suggest a tropical storm and others a depression.

Note above map is the morning surface observations highs and lows in different location.  Click here for latest 12z surface map. 
RTW



00Z SPAGHETTI MODELS ARE OUT JUNE 2, 2019 1215 AM EDT


Models still showing a Mexican landfall but more have curved northwest in response to a trough that will be moving into the central U.S. in the coming days.  GFS also still showing inland  Mexico and the moisture left by this weak system being pulled north and east by the trough.  CMC also a bit further inland as well.  Continue monitoring during the coming days.

RTW





Saturday, June 1, 2019

INVEST 91L 0800 PM EDT UPDATE JUNE 1, 2019


STORM INVESTIGATION UPDATE:

Invest 91L gradually showing signs of organization, however proximity to land and slow moving is not allowing this system to develop quicker which is a good thing.  Upper level winds over the northern and central Gulf are not favorable for development at this time.

Models like the GFS and other models take 91L into western Mexico and while some other models like the CMC, EURO, and the HWRF model insist on a ride along the Mexico/ Texas coast and into Louisiana as either a tropical depression or a tropical storm.  All this is speculations at this time because we know that the further out the forecast is the less accurate it is.  Also we know these storms don't follow a straight path and could end up anywhere from inland Mexico to Louisiana.  All we can do now is monitor and be ready to act if indeed this system sets it sites on your area.

Ralph's Tropical Weather RTW 



 National Hurricane Center
769 
ABNT20 KNHC 012334
TWOAT 

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Sat Jun 1 2019

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

A low pressure system located over the southern Bay of Campeche
continues to produce disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity.
This system is expected to move slowly west-northwestward toward the
coast of Mexico, and it could become a tropical cyclone before it
moves inland early next week.  Regardless of development, the
disturbance will likely produce heavy rainfall over portions of
southern and eastern Mexico during the next few days.  An Air Force
Reserve reconnaissance aircraft is scheduled to investigate the
disturbance on Sunday, if necessary.  Interests along the Gulf coast
of Mexico should monitor the progress of this system.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...60 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...60 percent.

$$
Forecaster Beven
 








 

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK JUNE 1, 2019 0337 PM EDT

TROPICAL WAVES:

#1  A new westward moving tropical wave near 23°/24° West is lacking thunderstorm activity.  There are no signs of development at this time.

#2  A westward moving tropical wave near 42°/43° West has thunderstorm activity south of the waves axis.  This thunderstorm activity is mainly associated with the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ).  There are no signs of development at this time.

I have an area in the Atlantic that some model suggest short lived development.  It is questionable but I thought I just mention it.

RTW



National Hurricane Center 
000
AXNT20 KNHC 011756 CCA
TWDAT 

Tropical Weather Discussion
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
156 PM EDT Sat Jun 1 2019

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 32N. The following information is based on satellite
imagery, weather observations, radar and meteorological analysis.

Based on 1200 UTC surface analysis and satellite imagery through 
1730 UTC.

...SPECIAL FEATURES...

ASCAT data indicate that the 1008 mb low pressure system located 
over the southern Bay of Campeche near 19.5N93W has become a
little better defined today. However, the associated showers and
thunderstorms remain disorganized. Scattered moderate convection 
is noted over the Bay of Campeche south of 23.5N. This system is
expected to move slowly west-northwestward toward the coast of 
Mexico, and it could become a tropical cyclone before it moves 
inland early next week. The system has a medium chance of 
tropical cyclone formation during the next 48 hours. Regardless 
of development, the disturbance will likely produce heavy 
rainfall over portions of southern and eastern Mexico during the 
next few days. Refer to the latest NHC Tropical Weather Outlook 
at http://hurricanes.gov for more information.

...TROPICAL WAVES...

A central Atlantic Ocean tropical wave is along 42W/43W from 14N 
southward. Scattered moderate with embedded isolated strong 
convection is seen from 01N-07N between 38W-47W. The wave is 
collocated with a 700 mb trough, from the global computer models.

An eastern Atlantic Ocean tropical wave has been added to the
analysis along 23W from 12N southward. The wave is collocated 
with a 700 mb trough, from the global computer models. No 
significant convection is noted at this time.

...MONSOON TROUGH/ITCZ...

The monsoon trough passes through the coastal areas of Guinea 
near 11N15W to 05N21W. The ITCZ extends along 04N between 25W-
40W. Scattered moderate convection is within 180 nm either side 
of the ITCZ between 31W-38W. Additionally, scattered showers and 
tstorms are seen from 08N-10N between 51W-56W.

GULF OF MEXICO...

Deep layered ridging continues over the Gulf of Mexico, except 
for the southwestern Gulf and Bay of Campeche, where a 1008 mb 
surface low is producing scattered to widespread shower and 
thunderstorm activity. See section above for details. Elsewhere, 
isolated showers and tstorms are seen over the NE Gulf, north of 
28.5N and east of 87W. This activity is occurring to the south 
of an E-W stationary front that is located inland along 
Florida's border with Georgia and Alabama. Gentle to moderate 
east to southeast winds will persist across the northern Gulf 
through Wed night.

CARIBBEAN SEA...

Mid-upper level ridging covers the western Caribbean, whereas
mid-upper level troughing covers the eastern Caribbean. Scattered
moderate to isolated strong rainshowers prevail east of a line 
from the Virgin Islands to the ABC Islands, including the Leeward 
Islands. Rainfall at Guadeloupe, according to the Pan American 
Temperature and Precipitation Table, was 2.43 inches during the 
24 hour period ending at 01/1200 UTC. Scattered moderate 
convection associated with the monsoon trough is seen in the far 
SW Caribbean from 08N-12N between 76W-80W. Scattered moderate 
convection is also seen near the coast of Belize and Yucatan 
from 17N-20N, west of 86W. The remainder of the central and 
western Caribbean is free of significant showers.

A ridge along 28N will maintain moderate to fresh trades across 
most of the Caribbean through the weekend. The active weather
over and east of Belize and Yucatan is associated with a surface
low pressure in the Bay of Campeche. Enhanced showers and tstorms
are possible west of 86W through tonight before the low pulls the
moisture west of the Caribbean basin.

ATLANTIC OCEAN...

A cold front enters the discussion area near 32N78W and extends 
SW into southern Georgia near 31N81W. A squall line with 
thunderstorms is accelerating out ahead of the front oriented 
from 32N72W to 30.5N73W to 30.5N77W as of 1600 UTC. These 
thunderstorms could contain gusty winds through this afternoon 
north of 29N between 69W-77W. Aside from this moderately strong 
convection, scattered showers and isolated tstorms are north of 
28N between 69W and the northeast coast of Florida.

An upper level trough axis extends from 31N55W to the Virgin
Islands. Scattered showers and isolated tstorms continue over the
area that is enclosed by the points 14N60W to 19N64W to 30N50W to
23N43W to 14N60W. Surface ridging dominates the remainder of the
eastern and central Atlantic, anchored by a 1026 mb high near
32N40W.

A ridge along 29N will shift east-southeast this weekend as a 
weak cold front moves off the southeastern U.S. and becomes 
stationary. High pressure will build southward over the NW waters 
Mon night through Tue night. Fairly tranquil marine conditions 
are expected elsewhere over the forecast area.

For additional information please visit 
http://www.hurricanes.gov/marine

$$
Hagen
 



 

INVEST 91L HAS A 40% CHANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN 5-DAYS JUNE 1, 2019


00Z Models are out and Canadian takes Invest 91L as a possible tropical storm along the Mexico Texas coast and into Louisiana.  The EURO takes it inland over southern Mexico then back over the Southern Gulf waters and back toward the west Mexican coast weakening as it tracks north toward the Mexico Texas Border and toward the Louisiana coast.  This is still not accurate and not set in stone so we will continue to watch the progress of this weather system in the days to come.  RTW




NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
 
ZCZC MIATWOAT ALL
TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Sat Jun 1 2019

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

1. A broad area of low pressure accompanied by cloudiness and showers
is centered near the west coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.  The low
is forecast to move westward to west-northwestward over the southern
Bay of Campeche during the weekend and near the east coast of Mexico
early next week.  Gradual development of this system is possible as
long as it remains over water, and a tropical depression could form
early next week.  Regardless of development, the disturbance will
likely produce heavy rainfall over portions of southern and
southeastern Mexico during the next few days.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...40 percent.

Today marks the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, which
will run until November 30.  Long-term averages for the number of
named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes are 12, 6, and 3,
respectively.

The list of names for 2019 is as follows:

Name           Pronunciation    Name            Pronunciation
-------------------------------------------------------------
Andrea         AN-dree-uh       Lorenzo         loh-REN-zoh
Barry          BAIR-ree         Melissa         meh-LIH-suh
Chantal        shahn-TAHL       Nestor          NES-tor
Dorian         DOR-ee-an        Olga            OAL-guh
Erin           AIR-rin          Pablo           PAHB-lo
Fernand        fair-NAHN        Rebekah         reh-BEH-kuh
Gabrielle      ga-bree-ELL      Sebastien       suh-BASH-chuhn
Humberto       oom-BAIR-toh     Tanya           TAHN-yuh
Imelda         ee-MEHL-dah      Van             van
Jerry          JEHR-ee          Wendy           WEN-dee
Karen          KAIR-ren

One named cyclone, Andrea, already formed this year in May.  The
next named storm that forms this season will be Barry.

This product, the Tropical Weather Outlook, briefly describes
significant areas of disturbed weather and their potential for
tropical cyclone formation during the next five days.  The issuance
times of this product are 2 AM, 8 AM, 2 AM, and 8 PM EDT.  After the
change to standard time in November, the issuance times are 1 AM, 7
AM, 1 PM, and 7 PM EST.

A Special Tropical Weather Outlook will be issued to provide
updates, as necessary, in between the regularly scheduled issuances
of the Tropical Weather Outlook.  Special Tropical Weather Outlooks
will be issued under the same WMO and AWIPS headers as the regular
Tropical Weather Outlooks.

A standard package of products, consisting of the tropical cyclone
public advisory, the forecast/advisory, the cyclone discussion, and
a wind speed probability product, is issued every six hours for all
ongoing tropical cyclones.  In addition, a special advisory package
may be issued at any time to advise of significant unexpected
changes or to modify watches or warnings.

The Tropical Cyclone Update is a brief statement to inform of
significant changes in a tropical cyclone or to post or cancel
watches or warnings.  It is used in lieu of or to precede the
issuance of a special advisory package.  Tropical Cyclone Updates,
which can be issued at any time, can be found under WMO header
WTNT61-65 KNHC, and under AWIPS header MIATCUAT1-5.

All National Hurricane Center text and graphical products are
available on the web at https://www.hurricanes.gov. You can also
interact with NHC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NWSNHC.
Notifications are available via Twitter when select National
Hurricane Center products are issued.  Information about our
Atlantic Twitter feed (@NHC_Atlantic) is available at
https://www.hurricanes.gov/twitter.shtml.

Forecaster Beven
 

 

TROPICAL OUTLOOK JUNE 1, 2019 1211 AM EDT



 Tropical Wave:

#1  A westward moving tropical wave in the central Atlantic near 40°/30° West continues to track across the Atlantic.  This wave seems to be interacting with the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone and strong thunderstorms have developed south of the waves axis.  Conditions are not favorable for development in this area of the Atlantic at this time.

Storm Investigation:

#2  A low of the Yucatan west is about to emerge off the Yucatan west coast.  This area is now Storm Investigation 91L and is being monitored for development as it emerges into the Bay of Campeche in the Southern Gulf of Mexico.  Next update on this system will be released by NHC around 2 AM EDT June 1, 2019.

Spaghetti models are out for this invest and most show a track toward Mexican coast.  Please note that these are not the most reliable models at this time.

Elsewhere tropical cyclone formation is not expected at this time.