Conditions are starting to rapidly deteriorate in and around Bermuda. As of 3:30 AM EDT, Tropical Storm Bertha has given up sitting and spinning for a decidedly good pace towards the northwest/north-northwest... and currently almost a bee-line towards Bermuda.

Having the benefit of moving over waters that haven't been upwelled, Bertha is now starting to travel back over SSTs that are running a hearty 27-28C, and at a rate of forward motion that just about guarantees no upwelling of any significance, especially given her weakened state. Some convection has started firing up within her center and outer rainbands, and what was at best the ghost of a ghost of an eyewall has begun reasserting itself a tiny little bit, with some hints at attempting to flare back up.

Bermuda is located at roughly 32.4Â° N 64.7Â° W. The center of Bertha is currently close to 31.2Â° N 63.7Â° W, and tracking along generally northwest or north-northwest t at something around 7 mph. A buoy located at 32.37Â° N 64.7Â°W, Station BEPB6 - 2695540 - Bermuda Esso Pier, is at this hour experiencing sustained winds of up to 30 knots, gusting to 37 knots. (Keep in mind that Bermuda is still located in the left-front quad, which is also still quite lacking in convection, in addition to just being the often weaker, left-front quadrant).