Cristobal remains a minimal hurricane off the coast of the Bahamas.

The third named storm of the season formed Sunday morning as it moved over the islands.

The projected path keeps the storm well off the Florida and eastern U.S. Atlantic coast for the next several days.

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Hurricane Cristobal Advisory

11 p.m. — Cristobal expected to pass to the northwest of Bermuda by late tomorrow.

Watches and Warnings

Changes with this advisory:

None

Summary of watches and warnings in effect:

A tropical storm watch is in effect for the following areas:

* Bermuda

A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, in this case in the next 24 hours.

Discussion and 48-hour outlook

At 11 p.m., the center of Hurricane Cristobal was located near latitude 30.4 north, longitude 71.5 west. Cristobal is moving toward the north near 15 mph. A turn toward the north-northeast and northeast with a gradual increase in forward speed is expected over the next 48 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Cristobal will pass to the northwest of Bermuda by Wednesday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible in the next day or so.

Cristobal has a large wind field. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 60 miles from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 240 miles.

The estimated minimum central pressure based on data from the aircraft is 983 mb, or 29.03 inches.

Hazards affecting land

Rainfall: In addition to ongoing rainfall, Cristobal is expected to produce additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches over Bermuda.

Wind: Tropical storm conditions are possible on Bermuda Wednesday and Wednesday night.

Surf: Swells generated by Cristobal are affecting Bermuda and portions of the United States East Coast, from Central Florida northward to North Carolina, and will spread northward along the United States East Coast later this week. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Next advisory

Complete Advisory: 5 a.m.