Tropical Storm Cristobal formed Wednesday in the Atlantic Ocean, far to the west of the Azores, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami. Forecasters stated there were no coastal watches or warnings in effect and that the storm was expected to dissipate on Thursday.
Cristobal was situated approximately 880 miles (1,416 kilometers) west of the Azores, with its maximum sustained winds at 45 mph (72 kph). The storm was moving eastward.
Meanwhile, in the Pacific Ocean, the NHC initiated advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C. This system was located about 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands and had winds of 35 mph (56 kph). The NHC indicated the system was moving west and was projected to strengthen into a tropical storm before approaching the Hawaiian Islands by late Friday. A hurricane watch or tropical storm watch may be required for the islands by early Thursday.
Forecasters predict that the system could bring rainfall totals ranging from 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 centimeters) to the island chain, with isolated amounts of up to 20 inches (51 centimeters) possible. The NHC warned that such rainfall could lead to flooding and mudslides.