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NHC Forms Tropical Storm Cristobal Near Azores, Forecasts Disipation

8/13/2026

Summary

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The National Hurricane Center announced Tropical Storm Cristobal formed on August 12, 2026, 880 miles west of the Azores with 45 mph winds.
The NHC forecast Cristobal to turn, slow, weaken and dissipate by August 13, 2026, with no coastal watches or warnings.
An 80 percent chance was given for Invest AL92, near the Cabo Verde Islands, to become a tropical depression in two days.
The NHC began testing a new 90-percent forecast cone, replacing the former 67-percent cone.

History

Historical Context

After Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida in 1992, causing $27.3 billion in damage, the National Hurricane Center began refining forecast communication, later extending official forecasts to five days in 2001. By August 12 2026, Tropical Storm Cristobal, tracked 880 miles west of the Azores, uses these improved cones, helping authorities issue clearer evacuation advice.

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Story summary

The National Hurricane Center announced Tropical Storm Cristobal formed on August 12, 2026, 880 miles west of the Azores with 45 mph winds.
The NHC forecast Cristobal to turn, slow, weaken and dissipate by August 13, 2026, with no coastal watches or warnings.
An 80 percent chance was given for Invest AL92, near the Cabo Verde Islands, to become a tropical depression in two days.
The NHC began testing a new 90-percent forecast cone, replacing the former 67-percent cone.

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