11/7/2024
WT Staff
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November 7, 2024 updated 1112 am EST
Rafael continues to batter Cuba with flooding, Air Force and NOAA Hurricane Hunters investigating
Hurricane Rafael Intermediate Advisory Number 15A issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 700 AM EST Thu Nov 07 2024
AIR FORCE AND NOAA HURRICANE HUNTERS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING
RAFAEL...
At 700 AM EST (1200 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rafael was located
near latitude 24.3 North, longitude 84.9 West, 195 miles west of Key West. Rafael is moving
toward the northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). A turn toward the west at
a slower forward speed is expected later today, with this general
motion continuing through Saturday. On the forecast track, Rafael is
expected to move over the southern Gulf of Mexico for the next few
days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher
gusts. Some weakening is anticipated during the next few days.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115
miles (185 km). The estimated minimum central pressure based on aircraft data is
970 mb (28.64 inches).
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
- Interests in the southern and southwestern Gulf of Mexico should
monitor the progress of Rafael.
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
RAINFALL: Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected
today, leading to storm total accumulations of 12 inches across
portions of western Cuba. This may lead to areas of flash flooding
and mudslides, especially along the higher terrain.
Key messages for Hurricane Rafael can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion, here.
For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with
Hurricane Rafael, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, here.
SURF: Swells generated by Rafael are expected to spread across most
of the Gulf of Mexico from east to west during the next several
days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and
rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local
weather office.
Next complete advisory at 1000 AM EST.
Forecaster Reinhart
Safe Drinking Water Advisories
Orange County: City of Newburgh issued a BWA Monday following a water main break. The repairs have been completed and the water service has been restored. The boil order impacts residents and businesses on Little Britain Road from Wisner Avenue to Corwin Court until further notice. A statement from the City of Newburgh website says, "On November 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., The City of Newburgh Water Department was dispatched to Little Britain Road and Corwin Court for a broken water main. When water mains lose pressure, it increases the chance that untreated water and harmful microbes can enter your water."
"Harmful microbes in drinking water can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms and may pose a special health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. But these symptoms are not just caused by microbes in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you should seek medical advice."
For more information, please contact City of Newburgh Water Department at (845) 565-3356
OR Orange County Health Department at (845) 291-2331
The City requests residents please share this information with other people who drink this water, especially anyone who may not get this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
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