Meteorological history Tropical Storm Edouard (2002)
map plotting track , intensity of storm, according saffir–simpson scale an area of cloudiness , rainshowers developed several hundred miles east-southeast of bermuda on august 25, in association low-level disturbance formed along cold front. several days, moved southwestward, and, while located on southwestern end of upper-level trough north of puerto rico, deep convection throughout system increased. system tracked westward, , remained disorganized while surface pressures remained high. system turned northwest drift, , began organize on august 30 while located few hundred miles northeast of bahamas. broad low-pressure area developed on august 31 though convection remained disorganized winds of 20 25 mph (32 40 km/h) reported in squalls. conditions remained favorable continued organization, , convection increased , persisted across system. system developed tropical depression 5 on september 1 after developing low-level circulation while located 140 miles (225 km) eas...