 The system drifted to the southwest, encountering an area of high wind shear on December 27, causing the circulation to become exposed and weaken.A new, larger circulation developed within the system, prompting the MFR to issue new warnings on Tropical Disturbance 5 on December 29, located southeast of Agaléga.The MFR upgraded the system to Moderate Tropical Storm Clovis on December 31 while the storm was near Tromelin Island.