Could Storm Cristobal Form This Week? Map Shows Atlantic Disturbances
Summary
A tropical disturbance in the Atlantic has a 70% chance to develop into a tropical storm or depression later this week. Forecasters say if it forms, it could become the third named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, called Cristobal, but the chances of it hitting the U.S. are currently low.Key Facts
- The National Hurricane Center (NHC) tracks two Atlantic systems with potential for tropical development.
- One system has a "high" 70% chance to become a tropical cyclone within a week.
- Development is expected between August 12-15 as the system moves west to west-northwest across the central Atlantic.
- If it forms, the storm would be named Cristobal, the third storm of the 2026 season.
- The storm could be a tropical depression or a weak tropical storm, with low chances of becoming a hurricane.
- Wind shear near the northern Lesser Antilles may weaken or break apart the system.
- If the storm strengthens, it could move northward away from the U.S.; if weaker, it might move closer to the Southeast coast but face disruption from wind shear.
- Another Atlantic disturbance northeast of Bermuda has a low chance to develop and likely won't strengthen due to cooler waters.
- The 2026 hurricane season storm names include Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, and others.
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