5pm EDT Update - Hurricane Ophelia; TS's Philippe, Hilary, and Nesat

Ophelia is now the fourth hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Since this has been upgraded, the government of Bermuda (like I have previously said) has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the island. Additional strengthening is possible and a Category 2 hurricane is not out of the question.

Tropical Storm Philippe has not changed in intensity. However, a new center may be formed under the convection. We will see soon.

Hurricane Hunters went into Tropical Storm Hilary and found a slightly stronger storm. However, she should weaken due to cooler waters and a more stable atmosphere.

Typhoon Nesat has been downgraded to a tropical storm. Tomorrow morning should be Nesat's third landfall. This should move inland on Vietnam.

There has not been a new advisory issued for Typhoon Nalgae, but I will have an update on it tomorrow.

Matt