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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.




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Tropical Storm Chris Advisory Number 12
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018
1100 AM EDT Mon Jul 09 2018

...CHRIS MOVING LITTLE WELL OFFSHORE OF THE CAROLINAS...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE ON TUESDAY...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...32.2N 74.5W
ABOUT 215 MI...345 KM SSE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 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 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Chris was
located near latitude 32.2 North, longitude 74.5 West. Chris has
been nearly stationary the past several hours, and little motion is
expected during the next day or so. A northeastward motion is
forecast to begin late Tuesday, and Chris is forecast to accelerate
northeastward on Wednesday and Thursday.

Reports from a NOAA reconnaissance aircraft indicate that maximum
sustained winds remain near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.
However, strengthening is expected to begin by tonight and continue
for the next couple of days, and Chris is forecast to become a
hurricane on Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center. During the past few hours, NOAA buoy 41002 located
just southwest of the center reported a sustained wind of 49 mph
(79 km/h) and a gust to 59 mph (94 km/h).

The estimated minimum central pressure based on data from a NOAA
reconnaissance aircraft is 999 mb (29.50 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 PM EDT.






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Tropical Storm Chris Advisory Number 13
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018
500 PM EDT Mon Jul 09 2018

...CHRIS STRENGTHENS WHILE REMAINING STATIONARY WELL OFFSHORE OF THE
COAST OF THE CAROLINAS...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE TONIGHT OR TUESDAY MORNING...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...32.2N 74.4W
ABOUT 215 MI...350 KM SSE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Chris was
located by an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft to be near
latitude 32.2 North, longitude 74.4 West. Chris has remained nearly
stationary the past several hours, and little motion is expected
during the next day or so. A northeastward motion should begin by
late Tuesday, and Chris is forecast to accelerate northeastward on
Wednesday and Thursday.

Reports from the reconnaissance aircraft indicate that maximum
sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher
gusts. Additional strengthening is expected during the next couple
of days, and Chris is forecast to become a hurricane later tonight
or Tuesday morning.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure based on data from the Air
Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft is 996 mb (29.42 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 1100 PM EDT.







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Tropical Storm Chris Advisory Number 14
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018
1100 PM EDT Mon Jul 09 2018

...CHRIS REMAINS STATIONARY WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE ON TUESDAY...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...32.3N 74.3W
ABOUT 210 MI...340 KM SSE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests along the coast of North Carolina and in the Canadian
Maritimes 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 32.3 North, longitude 74.3 West. Chris has
remained nearly stationary the past several hours, and little motion
is expected tonight. A northeastward motion should begin on
Tuesday, and Chris is forecast to accelerate northeastward on
Wednesday and Thursday.

Reports from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that maximum
sustained winds remain near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is expected tonight. However, Chris is
expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Tuesday, with additional
strengthening expected Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The latest minimum central pressure reported by the Hurricane
Hunter aircraft is 995 mb (29.39 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.







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Tropical Storm Chris Advisory Number 16
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018
1100 AM EDT Tue Jul 10 2018

...CHRIS FINALLY MOVING NORTHEASTWARD AWAY FROM THE UNITED STATES...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATER TODAY...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...33.1N 73.1W
ABOUT 200 MI...320 KM SE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 50 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests along the coast of North Carolina and in Atlantic Canada
should monitor the progress of this system.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Chris was
located near latitude 33.1 North, longitude 73.1 West. Chris is
moving toward the northeast near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this motion
is expected to continue today. A faster northeastward motion is
expected to begin tonight and continue into Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher
gusts. Chris is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later
today when it moves over warmer waters, and some additional
strengthening is expected through Wednesday night. Chris is forecast
to become a strong post-tropical cyclone by Thursday night or early
Friday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 993 mb (29.33 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 PM EDT.








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Hurricane Chris Advisory Number 18
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018
1100 PM EDT Tue Jul 10 2018

...CHRIS RAPIDLY STRENGTHENS INTO A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...34.2N 71.4W
ABOUT 245 MI...390 KM ESE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 1285 MI...2070 KM SW OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 50 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...970 MB...28.65 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in Atlantic Canada should monitor the progress of
Hurricane Chris.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Chris was located
near latitude 34.2 North, longitude 71.4 West. Chris is moving
toward the northeast near 10 mph (17 km/h). A continued
northeastward motion accompanied by a steady increase in forward
speed is expected through Thursday night. On the forecast track,
the center of Chris will be near southeastern Newfoundland Thursday
night.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph (165 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is likely tonight and
Wednesday morning. After that, Chris is forecast to begin
weakening Wednesday night, and the system is expected to become a
strong post-tropical cyclone by Thursday night.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles
(150 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 970 mb (28.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
SURF: Swells generated by Hurricane Chris are expected to 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.

RAINFALL: Chris is expected to produce total rain accumulations of
1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 millimeters) over Newfoundland, with
possible isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches (150 millimeters).
These rains may cause flash flooding.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 AM EDT.







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Hurricane Chris Advisory Number 19
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018
500 AM AST Wed Jul 11 2018

...CHRIS MOVING NORTHEASTWARD OVER THE OPEN ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...35.3N 69.9W
ABOUT 315 MI...510 KM E OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 1175 MI...1885 KM SW OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 50 DEGREES AT 22 MPH...35 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...970 MB...28.65 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in Atlantic Canada should monitor the progress of
Hurricane Chris.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Chris was located
near latitude 35.3 North, longitude 69.9 West. Chris has increased
its forward speed and is now moving toward the northeast near 22
mph (35 km/h). This general motion with additional increase in
forward speed is anticipated during the next 2 to 3 days.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher
gusts. Chris has the opportunity to strengthen a little today or
tonight. After that time, the hurricane is forecast to weaken and
become a strong post-tropical cyclone by Thursday night or earlier.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles
(150 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 970 mb (28.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
SURF: Swells generated by Hurricane Chris are expected to 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.

RAINFALL: Chris is expected to produce total rain accumulations of
1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 millimeters) over Newfoundland, with
possible isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches (150 millimeters).
These rains may cause flash flooding.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.








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Hurricane Chris Advisory Number 20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018
1100 AM AST Wed Jul 11 2018

...CHRIS CONTINUES ACCELERATING TOWARD THE NORTHEAST...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...36.4N 67.8W
ABOUT 440 MI...705 KM ENE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 1035 MI...1670 KM SW OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 50 DEGREES AT 22 MPH...35 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...974 MB...28.77 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in Atlantic Canada should monitor the progress of
Hurricane Chris.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Chris was located
near latitude 36.4 North, longitude 67.8 West. Chris is moving
toward the northeast near 22 mph (35 km/h). The hurricane is
forecast to remain on this general heading with an increase in
forward speed for the next several days. On the forecast track the
center of Chris will pass near southeastern Newfoundland on
Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher
gusts. Little change in strength is expected during the day today,
with some weakening forecast on Thursday. Chris will likely
also become a strong post-tropical cyclone on Thursday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles
(150 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 974 mb (28.77 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
SURF: Swells generated by Hurricane Chris are expected to 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.

RAINFALL: Chris is expected to produce total rain accumulations of
1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 millimeters) over Newfoundland, with
possible isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches (150 millimeters).
These rains may cause flash flooding.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.








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Hurricane Chris Advisory Number 22
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018
1100 PM AST Wed Jul 11 2018

...CHRIS ACCELERATING NORTHEASTWARD TOWARD NEWFOUNDLAND...
...FORECAST TO BECOME POST-TROPICAL ON THURSDAY...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...39.6N 63.0W
ABOUT 345 MI...560 KM S OF HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA
ABOUT 700 MI...1125 KM SW OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 50 DEGREES AT 29 MPH...46 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in Atlantic Canada should monitor the progress of Chris.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Chris was located
near latitude 39.6 North, longitude 63.0 West. Chris is moving
toward the northeast near 29 mph (46 km/h), and this general motion
with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next few
days. On the forecast track, the center of Chris will pass over or
near extreme southeastern Newfoundland Thursday evening.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 85 mph (140 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast during the
next few days, and Chris is expected to become a post-tropical
cyclone by Thursday afternoon.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the
center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175
miles (280 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb (28.94 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
SURF: Even though Chris is moving away from the United States,
swells generated by the storm will affect portions of the coast from
North Carolina northward to New England during the next couple of
days. Swells will spread northward along the southern coasts of
Nova Scotia and Newfoundland overnight and into Thursday. These
swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.

RAINFALL: Chris is expected to produce total rain accumulations of
1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 millimeters) over Newfoundland, with
possible isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches (150 millimeters).
These rains may cause flash flooding.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.








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Final Warning

Post-Tropical Cyclone Chris Advisory Number 24...Corrected
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018
1100 AM AST Thu Jul 12 2018

Corrected Discussion and Outlook Section

...POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE CHRIS RACING TOWARD CAPE RACE AND THE
AVALON PENINSULA OF NEWFOUNDLAND...
...THIS IS THE LAST ADVISORY...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...44.4N 57.7W
ABOUT 290 MI...470 KM E OF HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA
ABOUT 275 MI...440 KM SW OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 36 MPH...57 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB...29.15 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no tropical cyclone coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in Atlantic Canada should monitor the progress of Chris.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone
Chris was located near latitude 44.4 North, longitude 57.7 West.
The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northeast near
36 mph (57 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue through
Friday. On the forecast track, Chris is expected to pass over or
near the Avalon Peninsula of southeastern Newfoundland late
afternoon and early evening today.

Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher
gusts. Slight weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles (335 km)
from the center. A Canadian buoy just east of the center recently
reported a sustained wind of 58 mph (94 km/h) and gust to 71 mph
(115 km/h).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 987 mb (29.15 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
SURF: Even though Chris is moving away from the United States,
swells generated by the storm will affect portions of the coast from
North Carolina northward to New England during the next couple of
days. Swells will spread northward along the southern coasts of
Nova Scotia and Newfoundland overnight and into Thursday. These
swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.

RAINFALL: Chris is expected to produce total rain accumulations of
1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 millimeters) over Newfoundland, with
possible isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches (150 millimeters).
These rains may cause flash flooding. Sable Island has received
more than 2.3 inches (60 millimeters) of rainfall during the past
few hours.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane
Center on this system. Additional information on this system can be
found in High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service,
under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and available
on the Web at https://ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.shtml. Other
information on Post-Tropical Cyclone Chris can be found in products
issued by Environment Canada/Canadian Hurricane Centre on the
internet at weather.gc.ca/hurricane/.








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