Coverage dated August 11, 2026 to August 13, 2026

Tropical Storm Cristobal forms as 3 other systems are tracked in Atlantic and Pacific

Headline from BNO News, on the newest of 2 developments

Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the Atlantic as forecasters monitor two additional systems that could develop there and a third system expected to affect Hawaii late this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

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Developments in this update

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  1. Cristobal weakens to a tropical depression, but 2 more could form if they can survive El Niño’s hostile conditions

    Headline from KRDO ·

  2. Newest

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms as 3 other systems are tracked in Atlantic and Pacific

    Headline from BNO News ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

98 articles, oldest first.

  1. KRDO

    A tropical depression could soon form in the Atlantic — but can it survive El Niño’s hostile conditions? (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — El Niño has been hitting the snooze button on Atlantic hurricane season for weeks, largely preventing the basin from waking up and churning up storms, but at least one potential tropical troublemaker has a chance to shake the season out of its slumber.

  2. Newsweek

    Could Storm Cristobal Form This Week? Map Shows Atlantic Disturbances (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Forecasters are monitoring two Atlantic disturbances, including one that could develop into a tropical cyclone later this week.

  3. Newsweek

    Tropical Storm Cristobal Threat Grows: Spaghetti Models Show Potential Path (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The NHC is monitoring multiple Atlantic disturbances, with one system nearing tropical depression formation.

  4. Jonesboro Sun

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic Ocean well away from the Azores, forecasters say (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic Ocean well away from the Azores, forecasters say.

  5. KAAL Rochester

    Forecasters warn a Pacific system could soak Hawaii as Tropical Storm Cristobal fades (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    Tropical Storm Cristobal, located well west of the Azores, is expected to dissipate soon. The National Hurricane Center says Cristobal formed Wednesday in the Atlantic Ocean and is forecast to dissipate Thursday. Meanwhile, in the Pacific Ocean, a storm system could threaten Hawaii this weekend.

  6. Jonesboro Sun

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic Ocean well away from the Azores (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    Forecasters say Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the Atlantic Ocean well west of the Azores. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Wednesday there were no coastal watches or warnings in effect and the storm was forecast to dissipate…

  7. Seattle Times

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic, well away from the Azores (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Forecasters say Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the Atlantic Ocean well west of the Azores.

  8. Phl17

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic (opens Phl17)

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    Phl17's feed description

    Tropical-storm-force winds extend out about 90 miles from its center.

  9. CW 39 Houston

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in Atlantic, but will not be threat to land (opens CW 39 Houston)

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    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    A tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean north of Bermuda but does not look to affect any land.

  10. KXAN Austin

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic; More tropical development likely this week (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the Atlantic, the third named storm of the season.

  11. Fox26 Houston

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    Cristobal is moving away from the mainland U.S. toward the Azores in the North Atlantic.

  12. FOX 35 Orlando

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in Atlantic: Any threat to Florida (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed over the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the third storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. It is expected to be a short-lived storm and is forecast to dissipate on Thursday, the NHC said in its 11 a.m. advisory.

  13. WGNO New Orleans

    Cristobal forms in the Atlantic, Dolly is next (opens WGNO New Orleans)

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    WGNO New Orleans's feed description

    NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - Tropical storm Cristobal has formed in the Atlantic Basin, and it goes without saying that we aren't expecting any impacts from Cristobal along the Gulf Coast. Winds are currently sustained at 45 mph, making this the third named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season.

  14. Weareiowa

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic Ocean, but won't last long (opens Weareiowa)

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    Weareiowa's feed description

    Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed with 45 mph winds in the Atlantic, but forecasters already expect the storm to weaken and dissipate Thursday.

  15. Jonesboro Sun

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic and a Pacific system could threaten Hawaii (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    Forecasters say Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the Atlantic Ocean well west of the Azores. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Wednesday there were no coastal watches or warnings in effect and the storm was forecast to dissipate…

  16. AL.com

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in Atlantic: Will it threaten the US? (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Another storm could also form later this week.

  17. The Brunswick News

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in distant Atlantic, but NHC tracking 2 other systems (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    Tropical Storm Cristobal formed in the Atlantic on Wednesday as no threat to land, but the National Hurricane Center continued to track two other systems headed toward the Caribbean with a chance to develop into the season’s next tropical depression…

  18. CW 39 Houston

    NHC tracking two tropical waves as Cristobal forms (opens CW 39 Houston)

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    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    Tropical storm Cristobal forms near the Azores while the National Hurricane Center tracks two more potential systems.

  19. BNO News

    Tropical Storm Cristobal forms as 3 other systems are tracked in Atlantic and Pacific (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the Atlantic as forecasters monitor two additional systems that could develop there and a third system expected to affect Hawaii late this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

  20. KRDO

    Cristobal weakens to a tropical depression, but 2 more could form if they can survive El Niño’s hostile conditions (opens KRDO)

    Published

    KRDO's feed description

    By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — El Niño has been hitting the snooze button on Atlantic hurricane season for weeks, largely preventing the basin from waking up and churning up storms, but now it’s been shaken out of its slumber.

  21. CBS 17 Raleigh

    What we're watching in the tropical Atlantic after Cristobal dissolves (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    CBS 17 Raleigh's feed description

    Cristobal is no more. The short-lived tropical system has met the same fate as several other systems this season, with strong wind shear preventing it from becoming a longer-lived or more organized storm. Once again, shear and dry air are proving to be major obstacles across the Atlantic.

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