At first, the depression drifted slowly southeast in an environment of low shear.

The depression drifted through North Carolina and sped to the northeast for a time in response to an approaching cold front.

The depression drifted east and northeastward over the next day, though it began to accelerate on August 19.

The depression drifted slowly towards the north after being designated, while its poorly-defined center of circulation was organizing.

Initially, the depression drifted and did not intensify due to wind shear.

Over the next couple of days, the depression drifted towards the west, while gradually intensifying and organizing further.

The depression initially drifted east-northeastward and soon moved offshore.

The depression drifted north for a while before turning to the west-northwest on November 3.

Under weak steering currents, the tropical depression drifted southeast, then turned northeast and later east.

As the subtropical depression drifted westward, it became further organized.