Ophelia regenerates; Philippe and Hilary weaken; Nesat back over water

Tropical Depression Ophelia has come back to life tonight as a tropical depression with winds estimated to be around 30mph. Satellite appearances show it all as we monitor a possible hurricane on our hands. Ophelia is expected to produce about 2 to 4 inches of rainfall over the next few days. Bermuda is the only land mass that may have to deal with wind from Ophelia, but the Lesser Antilles need to be prepared in the case of flooding and high winds.

Tropical Storm Philippe is a weakening system thanks to high wind shear. The shear has torn the system apart and now has an exposed low level center of circulation. Philippe may degenerate into a remnant low pressure system tomorrow or Thursday.

Hurricane Hilary is now a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale and is making her turn to the north. Hilary is expected to bring heavy surf and possibly a shower or two to the Baja Peninsula.

Typhoon Nesat has left the island of Luzon and is now centered over the South China Sea. This system is expected to re-intensify and possibly hit Hainan Island in about 3 days. Vietnam and Southern China may have to deal with Nesat as well.

Another tropical depression has formed in the vicinity of Nesat and its name is Nalgae. Nalgae is a strengthening tropical depression with winds of 35mph and is expected to become a typhoon. This one is expected to bend to the west-southwest by days 4 and 5 possibly making it hit the island of Luzon again. This system is one that the Philippines need to watch carefully.

That's all for today!

Matt

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