Chris has maintained its eye this morning and the satellite signature has improved. Winds are estimated at 65 knots, making Chris the first hurricane of the 2012 Hurricane Season. Gradual weakening is still forecast as Chris moves over cooler waters. This image was taken by GOES East at 1515Z on June 21, 2012.
NOAA
2012-06-21
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