A low pressure area developed along the axis of the tropical wave on September 9, which caused convective activity to increase further.

By the afternoon of August 12, little convective activity remained with the wave.

By August 23, the system began to intensify while convective activity become consolidated around the center of circulation.

By the late morning hours, little convective activity remained around the low pressure center of Felicia.

By October 4, a surface low formed within the system and convective activity increased.

As wind shear decreased, convective activity became better organized on October 20.

By late afternoon a surface low formed with enough convective activity to be designated a tropical depression.

Soon after emerging into the Caribbean, convective activity quickly increased.

The following day, a low-level circulation developed and convective activity began to increase around the low.

Situated in an environment without significant convective activity, this system initially struggled to become organized.