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9 Has been a very difficult system to forecast. I commend the NHC and really respect them for their ability to forecast systems where intensity forecasts are all over the place. I've been reading their discussions closely. At first I wondered why they kept it as a TS for several days in the GOM, but their discussion of mid level dry air and shear cleared it up. I am awaiting the 5 PM Advisory. My personal non expert forecast, is that since shear has been troublesome, it will struggle to reach TS status today. Once it does reach TS status, we will have to wait and see to see if the shear induced by the trough enhances or weakens the cyclone when it moves in tandem with the- correct me if I'm wrong- mid level winds that will steer it NE. For everyone in Tampa Bay, trust the NHC forecast. Right now I'm not too bullish on this system but I've been wrong many many times before. Granted even heavily sheared systems can reach 50-60 mph in strength, which as a weather enthusiast will get my attention.