A tropical wave exited the coast of Africa on July 4. The wave slowly intensified into Tropical Depression One on July 6. One struggled to gain convection, and dissipated into a remnant low on July 8. The remnants of One continued to move westward. On July 16, the system crossed over Central America into the Pacific. At this point, due to an El Nino fueling favorable conditions over the Pacific, the wave was noted for redevelopment by the NHC. On July 19, Tropical Depression Four-E had formed. Four-E intensified into Tropical Storm Douglas later that night. Early on July 21, Douglas was briefly upgraded to a category 1 hurricane before weakening back into a tropical storm at the next advisory. Amid favorable conditions, Douglas underwent rapid deepening on July 22, and reached winds of 160