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Tropical Storm Chris Forms Near Mexico; More On Its Way
July 1, 2024 at 02:02 AM EDT
UPDATED by WeatherBug Meteorologist, Andrew Rosenthal
The Atlantic tropics continue to simmer even as the calendar changes from June to July. A new Tropical Storm has formed near Mexico, and another could be on its way in the next few days. Tropical Storm Chris made landfall in Veracruz near Lechuguillas, which is about 85 miles southeast of Tuxpan at 11:50 p.m. CDT.
As of 1 a.m. CDT, Tropical Storm Chris was located near 20.0 N, 96.7 W, or about 75 miles southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico. It has winds of 40 mph as it moves west at 13 mph. Minimum central pressure with this depression was 1005 mb, or 29.68 inches.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Cabo Rojo to Puerto Veracruz, Mexico.
This Tropical Storm formed from a tropical disturbance that has been moving across the western Caribbean and crossed the Yucatan Peninsula this weekend. It only has about 6 hours before moving onshore into Mexico, so its window of opportunity to strengthen is pretty slim.
The primary threat with Chris will be heavy rainfall. As much as 5 to 10 inches of rain is possible across the coastline of the Bay of Campeche. This heavy rainfall could also lead to landslides and mudslides in the mountainous terrain. Ultimately, the mountains will be the storm’s downfall as the low pressure system associated with it dissipates across the Mexican interior.
Chris is far from alone in the Atlantic basin, with major Hurricane Beryl marching toward the Lesser Antilles this evening. It is likely to thrash Barbados and St. Vincent and the Grenadines before racing across the Caribbean this week. Beryl may follow a similar track as Chris by the end of the week, making landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula and careening across the Bay of Campeche.
Meanwhile, another disturbance well east of Beryl is trying to organize and could become a tropical depression or storm by the latter half of the week. Its ultimate track would also be into the Caribbean, and it would garner the name “Debby” once it reaches 40 mph sustained winds.
Water temperatures across the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Atlantic are well above normal for the end of June, providing plenty of fuel for tropical development. As a result, a busy hurricane season is expected this year in the five months that remain until its conclusion.
Although there isn’t a system directly threatening the U.S. coast, the fact that the tropical season is heating up should be taken as an indication that it’s time to prepare for the season. Start organizing portable phone chargers, a radio, batteries, non-perishable food, water and blankets into an evacuation kit now. While fair weather is in your area, take the opportunity to scout out multiple evacuation routes from your area, in case your preferred route is traffic-jammed or blocked.
As of 1 a.m. CDT, Tropical Storm Chris was located near 20.0 N, 96.7 W, or about 75 miles southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico. It has winds of 40 mph as it moves west at 13 mph. Minimum central pressure with this depression was 1005 mb, or 29.68 inches.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Cabo Rojo to Puerto Veracruz, Mexico.
This Tropical Storm formed from a tropical disturbance that has been moving across the western Caribbean and crossed the Yucatan Peninsula this weekend. It only has about 6 hours before moving onshore into Mexico, so its window of opportunity to strengthen is pretty slim.
The primary threat with Chris will be heavy rainfall. As much as 5 to 10 inches of rain is possible across the coastline of the Bay of Campeche. This heavy rainfall could also lead to landslides and mudslides in the mountainous terrain. Ultimately, the mountains will be the storm’s downfall as the low pressure system associated with it dissipates across the Mexican interior.
Chris is far from alone in the Atlantic basin, with major Hurricane Beryl marching toward the Lesser Antilles this evening. It is likely to thrash Barbados and St. Vincent and the Grenadines before racing across the Caribbean this week. Beryl may follow a similar track as Chris by the end of the week, making landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula and careening across the Bay of Campeche.
Meanwhile, another disturbance well east of Beryl is trying to organize and could become a tropical depression or storm by the latter half of the week. Its ultimate track would also be into the Caribbean, and it would garner the name “Debby” once it reaches 40 mph sustained winds.
Water temperatures across the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Atlantic are well above normal for the end of June, providing plenty of fuel for tropical development. As a result, a busy hurricane season is expected this year in the five months that remain until its conclusion.
Although there isn’t a system directly threatening the U.S. coast, the fact that the tropical season is heating up should be taken as an indication that it’s time to prepare for the season. Start organizing portable phone chargers, a radio, batteries, non-perishable food, water and blankets into an evacuation kit now. While fair weather is in your area, take the opportunity to scout out multiple evacuation routes from your area, in case your preferred route is traffic-jammed or blocked.