The system sitting off the Carolina coast has now strengthened into Tropical Storm Chris with 40 mph winds. It is currently sitting over warm water and in an area of moderate shear. It will likely become a hurricane midweek.

Chris will remain stationary over the next few days and finally accelerate to the northeast on Tuesday. Tropical Storm force winds extend out 60 mph, and gale force winds will impact parts of the North Carolina coast. They will also see dangerous surf and rip currents.

Models are in good agreement keeping Chris out over the Atlantic.

Dry air and increased wind shear continue to impact Tropical Storm Beryl, winds are now at 45 mph A reconnaissance aircraft this morning has found Beryl very disorganized, it will gradually weaken over the next 48 hours.

Wind shear increases as Beryl moves WNW into the Lesser Antilles today, lessening the storm’s impact on the area. Beryl will head south of the Virgin Islands and Puerto next week, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds.