Tropical Storm Chantal was a North Atlantic tropical cyclone that moved across the Caribbean Sea in August 2001. The fourth depression and third named storm of the 2001 Atlantic hurricane season, Chantal developed from a tropical wave on August 14 in the tropical Atlantic Ocean. It tracked rapidly westward for much of its duration, and after degenerating into a tropical wave, it passed through the Windward Islands. Chantal reached a peak intensity of 70 mph (110 km/h) twice in the Caribbean Sea, and each time it was anticipated to attain hurricane status; however, wind shear and later land interaction prevented strengthening to hurricane status. On August 21 Chantal moved ashore near the border of Mexico and Belize, before dissipating on the next day. Tropical Storm: peak winds of 70 mph (60 knots), lowest pressure 997 mb. August 14 – August 22, 2001. Landfall: August 21 at 70 mph, 18.1°N 87.8°W. Accumulated cyclone energy: 4.6. Wiki link Track: NOAA National Hurricane Center, HURDAT2 best track AL042001 (public domain).