Furthermore, the National Hurricane Center later noted that strengthening was more likely if the depression remained offshore for a longer period of time.

However, the National Hurricane Center later noted that it was a cloud-free region near the center of the storm.

The National Hurricane Center noted the possibility of some slow development of the system over the following 48 hours.

The National Hurricane Center noted that conditions appeared favorable for further intensification.

Three hours later, the National Hurricane Center noted that the storm had likely reached peak intensity, though further strengthening could not be ruled out.

The National Hurricane Center noted that further weakening would be slow, due to the large wind field associated with the storm.

The National Hurricane Center noted that weakening "may be temporary" and also predicted slow re-intensification.

However, by morning of July 12, the National Hurricane Center noted that the small eye-like feature had disappeared.

The National Hurricane Center noted that this tropical cyclone was remarkably forecast up to a week in advance by many global computer models.

The National Hurricane Center noted six hours later that the depression would likely be absorbed into Norbert.