Tropical Storm Cristobal forms
Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the northern Atlantic. Allison Gargaro gives more information of where this storm might be heading.
HOUSTON - Tropical Storm Cristobal formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday.
Cristobal is moving away from the mainland U.S. toward the Azores in the North Atlantic.
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What they're saying:
"Slow weakening is forecast, and Cristobal is forecast to dissipate on Thursday," the National Hurricane Center wrote in its advisory for the storm.
Texas already hit by two tropical storms this year
The backstory:
Cristobal is the third-named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs until Nov. 30.
The previous two storms – Arthur and Bertha – both impacted Texas.
Other tropical disturbances being tracked in Atlantic Ocean
While Cristobal poses no threat to Texas, there are other tropical disturbances being monitored in the Atlantic Ocean this week.
One has a high chance of development. The other has a low chance of becoming something more substantial.
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What's next:
While it is too early to know whether either are threats to Texas, computer forecast models indicate one of them may be bound for the Caribbean Sea.
The most active time of the year for hurricanes is between August and October, with Sep. 10 marking the statistical peak of the season.
The next name on the 2026 Atlantic list is Dolly, followed by Edouard, Fay and Gonzalo.
The Source: Information in this story came from the National Hurricane Center, FOX Weather and previous FOX Local reporting.