What You Need To Know
- Chris was a short-lived tropical storm
- It made landfall near Lechuguillas in Mexico
- It was the third named storm of the season
Chris formed in the western Gulf of Mexico and made landfall shortly after. It moved inland near Lechuguillas in the Mexican state of Veracruz early in the morning on Monday, July 1.
It brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to parts of eastern Mexico, with localized rainfall totals up to 8 to 12 inches in parts of the mountains.
Storm Impact
Chris weakened to a tropical depression and eventually a remnant low, dissipating in the mountains on the same day it made landfall.
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Conclusion
Chris, the third named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, proved to be a short-lived and relatively minor event, dissipating quickly after making landfall in Mexico.
FAQs
What was the duration of Chris, the tropical storm?
Less than 24 hours
What region did Chris make landfall in?
Lechuguillas, Mexico
How many named storms had formed by the time Chris emerged?
Three
