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11/8/2024

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November 8, 2024 7 am EST

Category 3 Hurricane Rafael moving west through the Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Rafael Advisory Number 20 issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 300 AM CST Fri Nov 08 2024

RAFAEL MOVING WESTWARD IN THE CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO...

At 300 AM CST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Rafael was located near latitude 24.5 North, longitude 88.0 West, 585 miles east of the mouth of the Rio Grande River. Rafael is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h), and a general westward to west-northwestward motion. A slower forward speed is expected through the weekend. On the forecast track, Rafael is expected to move over the central Gulf of Mexico for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph (195 km/h) with higher gusts. Rafael is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity are possible today. By tonight, a steady weakening trend is forecast and should continue through the weekend.

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 is 956 mb (28.23 inches).

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
Key messages for Hurricane Rafael can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion here.

SURF: Swells generated by Rafael are expected to spread across most of the Gulf of Mexico during the next few 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 900 AM CST.

Forecaster Kelly








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