it continued to move along the mexican coast bringing heavy rains. with continued strong convection, henriette maintained its strengthening and was predicted to reach hurricane strength. however, despite the low wind shear and apparent warm waters. henriette did not strengthen as expected. this is believed to be due to its proximity to land and colds waters being brought up due to henriette's slow movement. the convection and strengthening continued and maintained itself as it moved away from jalisco. henriette turned westward and away from the pacific coast of mexico late on september 1 as the subtropical ridge built westward over northern mexico.