Tropical Storm Cristobal forms WSW of Azores, becoming third named storm of 2026 Atlantic season
Tropical Storm Cristobal formed WSW of the Azores on August 12, becoming the third named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. At 15:00 UTC on August 12, 2026, the National Hurricane Center reported maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h (45 mph), with no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

