FIRST ALERT: Rafael is now a Category 1 hurricane
Tropical Storm Rafael continues to strengthen as it moves near Jamaica. The latest forecast calls for Rafael to become a hurricane later today. At10:00 PM, the center of Tropical Storm Rafael was located by NOAA and Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft near latitude 19.
Rafael is now a Category 1 hurricane. Here's the latest NHC forecast for Louisiana.
7:20pm EST Tuesday: #Rafael has been upgraded to a #hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph based on recent data from aircraft reconnaissance. The center is located 20 miles SE of Little Cayman in the Caribbean Sea. For the latest forecast track ...
Rafael intensifies, forecast to become a hurricane
After moving into the Gulf of Mexico, however, the storm may encounter drier air and stronger wind shear, which would likely slow down or halt its strengthening. The official forecast suggests that Rafael may come close to hurricane strength within the next three to five days, aligning with the higher end of predictions.
Rafael strengthens to a Category 1 hurricane
Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened into a Category 1 Hurricane on Tuesday evening near the Cayman Islands, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Rafael Strengthens to Category 1 Hurricane as It Barrels Toward Cuba
Tropical Storm Rafael has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it swirled past Jamaica and chugged toward western Cuba
November hurricane forecast says more storms could be brewing after Rafael
The Climate Prediction Center says the Caribbean next week "will provide a favorable environment for late-season tropical cyclone development."
Hurricane Rafael is expected to rapidly intensify as it barrels toward Cuba
Hurricane Rafael swirled past the Cayman Islands and was expected to rapidly intensify before making landfall on Wednesday in western Cuba, where it's forecast to hit as a Category 2 hurricane. It was another stroke of bad news for Cuba,
NHC forecast: Tropical Storm Rafael heading near Texas. See path on hurricane tracker
Steady to rapid intensification is forecast over the next 24 to 36 hours, and Rafael is forecast to become a hurricane in the northwestern Caribbean.
Tropical Storm Rafael to Become Hurricane and Hit Louisiana on Saturday
"The system is forecast to become a hurricane by Tuesday night and there is a risk of dangerous impacts from hurricane-force winds," the NHC said.
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