On August 11, an area of low pressure formed over the subtropical Atlantic, northeast of Bermuda. It developed a well-defined circulation as it moved steadily eastward, but at first did not have enough convective activity to be classified a tropical cyclone. The next day, however, it found a window of favorable conditions which allowed it to be named Tropical Storm Cristobal. The new tropical storm's tenure was very short-lived, however, for its eastward path brought it over cooler waters. In addition, strong upper-level winds stripped the cyclone from the northwest. This combination of factors weakened Cristobal to a tropical depression and then a remnant low on August 13.
Tropical Storm Cristobal was beset by unfavorable conditions immediately after being named.
Cristobal spent only around one day as a tropical cyclone.
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