Tomas is a depression, slows
Tomas is a mass of disorganzied showers and storms. At this time were wondering if Tomas will actually restrengthen back to a hurricane as predicted by the hurricance center. The wind shear and dry air from a few days ago has taken a heavy toll on the structure of Tomas. It has slowed down and should turn northwest by later today. A large amount of convection is still present, so Tomas still has the chance to reorganize before moving in the general direction of Haiti. We can hope that the structure has been disrupted enough for it not to restrengthen significantly before reaching Hispaniola. The exact position of Tomas is uncertain due to the fact of the low center being elongated. The hurricane hunter had a difficult time finding a clear center.
As of 7 am edt / ast Tomas was centered near 13.5° N / 75.5° W or about 410 miles south southwest of Port Au Prince, Haiti / 325 south southeast of Kingston, Jamaica. Top sustained winds are estimated at 35 mph (NHC 35 mph estimate - 5 am edt advisory). Movement - west northwest 5 mph. Pressure estimated at 1006 mb.


Tropicast: I.R. Floater Satellite
