Tropical Storm Chris

[jhamps10]

just don't forget the convection!!!!

[perk]

Look i don't think that EWG is arguing that the ridge will not build at the end of the forecast period, i think he's questioning the position of the ridge. I think he has a very good point. How can anyone say 5 or 6 days out exactly where it will set up.

[Jim Cantore]

I have a question:

Do you think this could make landfall around the area Emily did last year (Tamaulipas)?

Possible, still a bit far out, all we can do is watch it

[Grease Monkey]

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/flt/t1/loop-ir2.html

Wobble Alert, chis jumped NW well ahead of his next forecast point.

I saw a WSW wobble earlier, he's just being eratic

give him a breathalizer

No need for that after he exposed himself in front of everyone. Chasing the women down in Puerto Rico, and playing dead. We know he is drunk.

hahahaha.

[Grease Monkey]

He might move too fast away from his convection.

[Category6]

I think Chris has already restrenghtened slightly. He's certainly holding his own out there. All of the convection remains on the SE quad of the storm. I haven't signs of any of that wrapping around the center, but that may change once it races past the shear from the NE it's under right now. Also, doesn't it look like it's picking up a little bit in forward motion?

[saints63213]

looks like its still running like crazy and now moving a little more north and away from the convection.

[jasons2k]

Question - what is COL? That's a new one for me.

And yes I'm still up - I can't find it in the NWS or TPC Glossary. I quick reply would be much appreciated so I can finally go to bed. Thanks.

[HouTXmetro]

I noticed too, convection is being left waayyy behind.... No good Chris tsk tsk..... But you know what you are doing.

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

I think the COL is the area between the two ULL's. Its starting to out run the tutt to its east...At least I believe.

[Grease Monkey]

saints your avatar is too distracting.

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

I like it!

[saints63213]

COL? not sure maybe
Clouds over low?
Covered open low?
not sure.

[The_OD_42]

I dont know if it is just me or what, but if the shear is coming from the NE towards Chris, doesnt it look like his outer clouds are sort of "fending off" the shear?

Here's the link: http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/flt/t1/loop-ir2.html

P.S.- im sort of new, so im not exactly sure what to look for here, so please excuse me if I am wrong

[Jim Cantore]

37 replies in 9 minutes

wow

[superfly]

It's not going to strengthen until the entire center is covered. As is, it's just staying alive.

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

Area of lower shear between the two ULL's thats what I think it is...

[Matt-hurricanewatcher]

Alberto did not have its whole center covered. In fact every little bit helps.

[Stratosphere747]

Question - what is COL? That's a new one for me.

And yes I'm still up - I can't find it in the NWS or TPC Glossary. I quick reply would be much appreciated so I can finally go to bed. Thanks.

Jschlitz,

Look in the coupling thread towards the end...

AFM explains it.

[Grease Monkey]

I dont know if it is just me or what, but if the shear is coming from the NE towards Chris, doesnt it look like his outer clouds are sort of "fending off" the shear?

Here's the link: http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/flt/t1/loop-ir2.html

P.S.- im sort of new, so im not exactly sure what to look for here, so please excuse me if I am wrong

Actually on the last frame it looks like the circulation opened?