An enhanced mid-level ridge & easterly wind flow are forecast north of #AL98 on its trek across the Atlantic this week. The relatively strong mid-level winds favor a quick W/WNW forward motion while weaker E winds above & below that level would impart an apparent W shear.#tropics pic.twitter.com/P0jQzyZAU7

— Todd Kimberlain (@ToddKimberlain) August 17, 2020