 A weak circulation formed near 18N <unk> on October 14 . Moving westward , it developed into a tropical depression on the morning of October 15 . Convection near the center soon weakened , and it became an exposed low level swirl on October 16 . Progressing northwest , this low level circulation maintained its identity for another couple days . On October 18 , some convective bands returned to the system . Early on October 19 , the circulation became involved with the developing Typhoon Owen , and was absorbed . 
