The latest on Elsa

Tropical Storm Elsa looks better on infrared satellite and is becoming much more symmetric which shows signs of strengthening. Maximum sustained wind has increased to 50 mph and forward motion has slowed down a bit, but its still a fast moving storm at 26 mph to the WNW. Central pressure has lowered to 1003 mb again showing signs of strengthening despite its quick forward motion. Elsa will continue to move quickly along the south side of a subtropical ridge toward the Lesser Antilles and into the Caribbean.