Ophelia remains east of the Lesser Antilles
Synopsis:
Ophelia is fighting wsw wind shear with most of the unsettled weather on the east side of the circulation. Visible satellite imagery show that Ophelia is moving north and not northwest per the NHC advisory. It is very hard to find a low center and ascertain motion with IR satellite imagery like they had to for their last advisory. Wind shear is predicted to lessen, so Ophelia may have an opportunity to strengthen over the next several days.
Currently:
At 7 am edt / ast Ophelia was centered at 18.8 N / 60.0 W or about 215 miles east of the northern Leewards. Top sustained winds estimated at 35 mph (NHC 35 mph). Movement: north 5 mph. Pressure estimated at 1008 mb.
Forecast:
Forecasts take Ophelia north northwest east of the Lesser Antilles. It may be in the vicinity of or east Bermuda by Saturday night.

Tropicast: Visible Satellite
