Cristobal Soon?
Storm 96L is gaining organization and now has an 80 percent chance of becoming a tropical storm. As of the 8 AM discussion, the storm will be entering a region that is more conducive to strengthening over the next few days. If the storm gains a name, it will be Cristobal.
According to the forecast track, 96L will pass just north of the Virgin Islands, Hispaniola and then the Bahamas. After that, the storm is forecast to take a sharp northeast turn, taking it away from any land. Personally, I think the track will be far less sharp and that the Outer Banks will feel some effects from the storm.
96L had winds of 40 MPH and a central pressure of 1010 MB. A Hurricane Hunter aircraft will investigate the storm from 1:15 PM and 5:30 PM.