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| #932080 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:32 PM 08.Jul.2018) TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Chris Advisory Number 9 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018 500 PM EDT Sun Jul 08 2018 ...CHRIS FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN AND REMAIN WELL OFFSHORE OF THE U.S. COAST... SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...32.7N 74.6W ABOUT 180 MI...290 KM SSE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests along the coast of North Carolina should monitor the progress of this system. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Chris was located near latitude 32.7 North, longitude 74.6 West. Chris has barely moved since yesterday, and no significant motion is expected during the next 2 to 3 days. Data from an Air Force reconnaissance plane indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Chris is forecast to become a hurricane on Monday and additional strengthening thereafter. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure from a reconnaissance aircraft is 1008 mb (29.77 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Chris are expected to increase and affect portions of the coasts of North Carolina and the mid-Atlantic states into early next week. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM EDT. $$ Forecaster Avila |
