Hurricane Chris Strengthens and Picks up Speed

news image
Special Stories
11 Jul 2018 6:40 PM
Hurricane Chris continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean, about 570 east-northeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Wind speeds have increased to 90 mph and the storm is moving much faster, northeast at 25 mph. https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1017203743547318272 https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1017078076260282368 Chris will continue to pick up speed as it is swept ahead of a digging storm system moving into the Northeast. As the storm continues to move over warm Gulf Stream waters, little change in intensity is expected into Thursday. Later Friday, the storm will begin to pass over colder waters of the North Atlantic and will begin to weaken. 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. Coastal Flood Advisories have been issued along the New Jersey coast as the strong onshore flow, coupled with high tides, may produce flooding. Up to one foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Minor roadway flooding is possible for coastal locations in Monmouth County and Ocean County. Wave heights on the ocean waters off the coast are forecast to be 3 to 4 feet. https://www.facebook.com/NWSMountHolly/posts/2020812257952162 Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in sandbars and near structures such as groins, jetties, and piers. Talk to lifeguards and beach officials to learn about any surf hazards and heed their advice. Pay attention to flags and posted signs and swim in life guarded areas. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. For WeatherNation: Meteorologist Mace Michaels
All Weather News
More
Fronts Continue To Spark Severe Weather Across the Plains

Fronts Continue To Spark Severe Weather Across the Plains

A cold front that brought record lows to the

18 Jul 2025 10:40 PM
Extreme Heat Impacts for the East Coast & South

Extreme Heat Impacts for the East Coast & South

Extreme heat continues to impact several area

18 Jul 2025 10:05 PM
Flooding Threat Remains Elevated in the East

Flooding Threat Remains Elevated in the East

A cold front pushing through the Eastern Seab

18 Jul 2025 9:10 PM
EF-2 Firenado from the Deer Creek Fire in Utah

EF-2 Firenado from the Deer Creek Fire in Utah

A fire tornado was spotted near La Sal, Utah

18 Jul 2025 7:30 AM
Tropical System Brings Flood Risk to the Central Gulf

Tropical System Brings Flood Risk to the Central Gulf

Time has run out for notable tropical develop

18 Jul 2025 3:05 AM
Heavy Rain, Flooding Threat Returns to Florida

Heavy Rain, Flooding Threat Returns to Florida

Keep the rain boots handy in Florida - heavy

13 Jul 2025 12:50 PM
Severe Storm Risk Pushes into the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley

Severe Storm Risk Pushes into the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley

Friday was another busy day with severe weath

12 Jul 2025 8:00 PM