local
Cristobal Moving Quickly Eastward
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: National Hurricane Center , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Piney Point Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page National Hurricane Center, as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Original story Read at the source Source published Aug 12, 2026 Indexed here Aug 12, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway The storm's center is currently located near latitude 36.
Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the central subtropical Atlantic. 0 West, approximately 880 miles west of the Azores. Cristobal is moving east at a speed of 25 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.
The storm is expected to turn east-northeast and slow down later today and tonight. Further details about Tropical Storm Cristobal, including its forecast and potential impact, are available from the source.
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. The Piney Point covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) . The Piney Point surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the central subtropical Atlantic. The storm's center is currently located near latitude 36.7 North and longitude 43.0 West, approximately 880 miles west of the…
When was this published? This article was first published on August 12, 2026 by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) and curated for The Piney Point readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by National Hurricane Center at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC). To learn more about how The Piney Point selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Piney Point, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter