TD 3 survives and becomes Chris

Improbably, Tropical Depression 3 strenthened and deepened overnight and is now Tropical Storm Chris with 40 mph winds. The forecast is now looking better for Chris as well. If the storm stays as deep as it is, it may be enough to keep it from drifting over Hispaniola, where the mountains would shred a small storm. As it is, it's not too early for Florida to start watching this system.