####018001399#### AXPQ20 PGUM 292001 TWDPQ Tropical Weather Discussion National Weather Service Tiyan GU 601 AM ChST Tue Apr 30 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... TRADE-WIND TROUGHS... A modest trough is seen south of Guam, extending northward from to 4N147E to 10N144E. This trough is enhancing convection along a band of trade convergence, discussed below. A couple of weak troughs are seen east of 155E. The first is near Kosrae. Little activity is associated with this trough. Another trough is seen east of Majuro. A bit of enhanced convection is associated with this trough. OTHER SYSTEMS... A band of weak trade-wind convergence stretches from 3N130E to the Date Line near 7N. Scattered to numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms are seen west of 155E, with scattered showers seen east of 155E. ...DISCUSSION... Little change is expected over the next several days. The trade-wind troughs will move through the region, interacting with the weakening convergence. Scattered showers are expected across the region for the next few days. $$ Kleeschulte