although strong upper-level westerlies were ahead of the storm, it was still predicted that pablo would reach hurricane status. by 12:00 utc on october 6, pablo peaked as a 60 mph (95 km/h) tropical storm. however, shortly thereafter, strong vertical shear then diminished much of the deep convection associated with the storm. early on october 7, pablo managed to re-develop some deep convection, though it did not restrengthen. later that day, the low level circulation became indiscernible on infrared imagery. by 12:00 utc on october 8, pablo weakened to a tropical depression. six hours later, pablo dissipated while approaching the windward islands.