abio10 pgtw 011800
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subj/significant tropical weather advisory for the Indian
2. South Indian Ocean area (135e west to coast of Africa):
a. Tropical cyclone summary: none.
B. Tropical disturbance summary:
(1) TCFA for 96S..

(2) an area of convection has persisted near 9.6s 75.6e,
approximately 225 nm southeast of Diego Garcia. Recent animated
multispectral imagery shows a well-defined low level circulation
center embedded within the monsoon trough. A 01/1322z Quikscat pass
shows winds of 20 kts near the center. The convection associated
with the system is weak and disorganized, most likely due to
moderate easterly vertical wind shear. Maximum sustained surface
winds are estimated at 15 to 20 knots. Minimum sea level pressure
is estimated to be near 1006 mb.
The potential for the development
of a significant tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours is poor.