The depression tracked east-southeastward, under the influence of a mid-level ridge.
An approaching trough weakened the cyclone and steered it southeastward, causing the eye to disappear.
Moving southeastward, the system slowly developed as wind shear in the region slowly decreased.
By this time, the storm had also begun a southeastward track.
The storm deepened and drifted eastward and then southeastward.
At the time, the storm began curved east-southeastward and slowed in forward speed.
Continued growth of the southeastern part of the island is accompanied by major slumping and southeastward movement of the flanks of the two volcanoes.
Moving southeastward, the system gradually became more organized.
