Tropical Storm Chris Nears Eastern Mexico with Heavy Rainfall

Tropical Storm Chris has formed near eastern Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Located about 105 miles southeast of Tuxpan, it's expected to weaken post-landfall. The storm could bring 4 to 8 inches of rainfall across parts of eastern Mexico through Monday, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Chris has formed near eastern Mexico and will begin to weaken after landfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in an advisory on Sunday.

The storm was located about 105 miles (165 km) southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico with maximum sustained winds at 40 miles per hour (65 km/h). The storm is expected to produce rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) across portions of eastern Mexico through Monday, the Miami-based forecaster added.