An area of disturbed weather off the coast of Brazil, near 17S 38W, has changed little over the past day. It has a slight potential to develop into subtropical or tropical depression early next week. Satellite winds estimates from the WindSat instrument show an elongated area of converging winds, but no organized surface circulation. Satellite loops show little organization to the cloud pattern, and only limited heavy thunderstorm activity. Wind shear over the region is about 20 knots, which is rather high, and should keep any development slow. Sea surface temperatures are about 28°C, about 1°C above average, and plenty warm enough to support a tropical storm. The system is small, and this will limit its potential to become a tropical cyclone.
SANTA CATARINAAviso Especial No. Meteorológica 9451 Las condiciones climáticas favorables a la ocurrencia de vientos fuertes, de, con ráfagas superior a 80 km / h en el este, en el período comprendido entre las 00:00 del día 08/03/2010, a las 24:00 del día 09/03/2010. Aviso Especial No. Meteorológica 9450 Las condiciones climáticas favorables a la ocurrencia de lluvia acumulada en EAST significativo en el período comprendido entre las 00:00 del día 07/03/2010, a las 24:00 del día 09/03/2010. CAPRE / INMET - Brasilia - DF - BRASIL