 A complex steering pattern formed later that day, resulting in a more hostile environment for the cyclone.As Delia neared the Texas coastline, it managed to intensify into a strong tropical storm with winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and reconnaissance reported winds well in excess of hurricane-force in numerous squalls associated with the storm.The lowest pressure was recorded at 986 mbar (hPa; 29.11 inHg).