TXIO22 KNES 152200


A.  TROPICAL DISTURBANCE (90B)

B.  15/2030Z

C.  12.5N

D.  84.5E

E.  FIVE/MET-7

F.  T2.0/2.0/D1.0/24HRS

G.  IR/EIR

H.  REMARKS...DEEP CONVECTION HAS INCREASED AND CONSOLIDATED FROM 24 HOURS
PREVIOUS. LLCC LOCATED ON EASTERN EDGE OF DEEP CONVECTION IN CLOUD TOP
TEMPERATURE GRADIENT INDICATING EASTERLY SHEAR. USED BANDING PATTERN FOR
DT WHICH GAVE 3 TENTHS BANDING FOR DT=2.0. MET AND PT AGREE. FT BASED
ON MET.

I.  ADDL POSITIONS

    NIL


...RUMINSKI