####018001335#### AXPQ20 PGUM 262036 TWDPQ Tropical Weather Discussion National Weather Service Tiyan GU 636 AM ChST Wed Mar 27 2024 Tropical Weather Discussion for the Western North Pacific between the Equator and 25N from 130E to 180. The following information is based on recent satellite imagery/data, weather observations, radar, and meteorological analysis. ...SPECIAL FEATURES... None. ...OTHER WEATHER SYSTEMS... OTHER SYSTEMS... As forecast, yesterday's shearline has dissolved and is no longer producing any significant weather effects. Given an absence of any relevant or modestly organized surface troughs, there's not much to talk about. One thing this mornings scatterometer did show is an expansive area of winds that has increased into the 15 to 20 knot range, mainly east of 155E between 10N and 20N. ...DISCUSSION... With the increased expanse of winds just below small craft thresholds, the question is will this continue to increase? The numerical guidance says yes, but it'll take a few days, as high pressure to the north should strengthen after a mid latitude cyclone lifts off to the northeast, allowing the pressure gradient to increase one again with perhaps another shear line dropping south sometime next week. Stay tuned! $$ Doll