 Despite continued gradual intensification , Felice remained disorganized as it approached the northern Gulf Coast at forward speeds of up to 20 mph ( 32 km / h ) . The storm 's center came within range of the weather radar site at New Orleans , Louisiana , resulting in close observation of the storm 's progress . Felice suffered from restricted outflow and a nebulous circulation , marked by the appearance of two centers . Near daybreak on September 15 , a more distinct center had apparently formed 100 mi ( 160 km ) to the west @-@ northwest of the storm 's initial core , which reportedly dissipated . Operationally , forecasters at the National Hurricane Center believed a surge of southerly inflow transported a significant amount of atmospheric vorticity away from the old center of low pressure , allowing for a new surface @-@ based circulation to form . Indeed , a special off @-@ hour advisory was issued to identify the storm 's new location . However , post @-@ season analysis of Felice determined that due to the cyclone 's disheveled nature , as well as technical problems at the time of observation , the center relocation could not be conclusively proven ; as a result , the official storm path does not reflect any significant jogs . 
