On August 9, a tropical wave exited the coast of Africa. The National Hurricane Center noted this wave the next day, and monitored it for possible development. At the time, Hurricane Beryl was still active to the north, and was forecast to impede development of this system. Slow organization continued, and Tropical Depression Four was declared on August 13. Intensification was expected, and Tropical Storm Chris was named at 11 am on August 14. Intensification was not expected in the short term to to Chris's proximity to the intensifying Beryl, which was category 2 at this point. However, warm waters and weak SAL supported intensification. Chris reached hurricane intensity on August 16, before weakening, as Beryl's expanded outflow took a toll on the hurricane. Chris entered an area of less