Note that the above post was from the 8PM NHC Intermediate Public Advisory. Just a general reminder to quote your source. Also note that it is okay to post an extract from any NHC bulletin - but only if you are using it to support a particular point of view since NHC bulletins are always available as drop-down items on the Main Page.

I'd hazard a guess that the primary center might be drifting northward to align itself with the secondary center - but its also possible that the trough to the west is finally exerting its influence on the entire system. A faster forward speed on the 03Z bulletin would provide good verification of this.
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