Tropical Storm Tomas now weakening and moving west at 12 knots in the Caribbean Sea well south of Puerto Rico. Moderate to strong southwesterly windshear has decoupled the low level and mid level circulation centers. Wind speed currently listed as 55 knots but in reality satellite suggests that the actual speed is likely to be lower. NHC maintains Tomas as a weak TS for the next couple of days but it is worth noting that the SHIP model lowers the intensity down to TD status. Windshear should relax in a few days and allow for some restrengthening. A strong turn to the north is still projected for mid to late week, however, if the system weakens more than currently anticipated it could move further west in the lower level flow before making that turn.
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