TXPN27 KNES 102118 SIMWIR A. TROPICAL DISTURBANCE (98W) B. 10/2030Z C. 5.3N D. 132.1E E. FIVE/MTSAT F. T1.0/1.0/D1.0/24HRS G. IR/EIR/SWIR/AMSRE H. REMARKS...ALL FACTORS AGREE TO MAKE THIS WEAK AND ELONGATED SYSTEM 1.0 AT THIS TIME. CENTER UNCERTAIN DUE TO GENERAL EAST-WEST TROUGH AXIS THOUGH THE CIRCULATION. HOWEVER, WV IMAGERY SHOWS SHEAR SEEMS TO BE MINIMAL ATTM. I. ADDL POSITIONS 10/1703Z 5.3N 133.5E AMSRE ...BALDWIN