CHANTAL

Earlier this morning, winds of tropical depression three were estimated to be around 30 kts. or approximately 35 mph. A Storm gets named once winds reach 39 mph or better. This happened in the case of TD3 and now it has become the third named storm of the Atlantic tropical season, Chantal. Naming of storms is predetermined and rotates every six years. In the case of a particularly bad storm, such as Katrina, the name gets retired.

Chantal presently has winds of 40 mph and is moving to the northeast at 23 mph. It is mainly a threat for the shipping industry and poses no threat to the States.

Posted by Ted Zarras at 7:18 AM