ZCZC MIATCPAT3 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Chris Advisory Number 10 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018 1100 PM EDT Sun Jul 08 2018 ...CHRIS STRENGTHENING... ...EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE ON MONDAY... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...32.5N 74.5W ABOUT 195 MI...315 KM SSE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ESE OR 110 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Chris was located near latitude 32.5 North, longitude 74.5 West. Chris is drifting toward the east-southeast near 2 mph (4 km/h). The cyclone has barely moved today, and no significant motion is expected during the next day or so. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Chris is forecast to become a hurricane on Monday and additional strengthening is expected into Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 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 during the next few days. 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 500 AM EDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi NNNN
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