TROPICAL STORM

Nov 05 2024WEATHER

Weather Warmth Continues: Tropical Storm Rafael Forms

It's going to stay super warm this week, with record-breaking temperatures in the mornings and afternoons. A storm named Rafael has formed in the Caribbean and will soon enter the Gulf of Mexico. On Monday night, expect more clouds and maybe a little rain in the Capital Area. The low temperature will be unusually high, around 70°F. A breeze from the southeast will b...

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Nov 05 2024WEATHER

Storm Rafael is Brewing: What to Expect

You know how some days are calm and others are crazy? Well, the Caribbean Sea is about to have one of those crazy days. A storm named Rafael just formed and is expected to become a hurricane soon. It's the 17th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which usually peaks in September but lasts till November. Rafael started as a disturbance on Sunday and has bee...

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Nov 04 2024WEATHER

Caribbean Storm: Watch Out, Gulf!

Imagine a storm brewing in the Caribbean, about 345 miles from Jamaica. It's moving northeast at 7 mph, with winds of 35 mph. Forecasters think it'll become a hurricane as it passes over Cuba and enters the Gulf of Mexico by midweek. The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on this potential tropical cyclone, named 18. Experts say there's a high chance t...

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Nov 04 2024WEATHER

Caribbean to Face a New Storm: Rafael's Journey

Hey there! By Monday, forecasters expect a new tropical storm to form in the Caribbean. They're predicting it'll hit Jamaica and the Cayman Islands with heavy rain first. Then, it could strengthen into a hurricane and head towards Cuba. From there, it might bring more rain to the US Gulf coast, especially to areas along the Gulf of Mexico. Experts at the National Hur...

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Nov 04 2024WEATHER

Caribbean Weather System on the Move: Jamaica & Cayman Islands on Alert

A weather system brewing in the south-central Caribbean is causing some concern. Forecasters in Miami expect it to strengthen and head north. Jamaica and the Cayman Islands are already on high alert, with tropical storm and hurricane warnings issued. This system could packing a punch, bringing heavy rain to Cuba, Florida, and even the northern Gulf Coast later in the...

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Nov 04 2024WEATHER

Weather Warning for Jamaica: Caribbean Storm on the Rise

Imagine you're in Jamaica, and the weather suddenly turns nasty. A storm brewing in the Caribbean is expected to get stronger this week. So, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands are on alert. If the storm gets stronger, it could bring heavy rain to Cuba, Florida, and the Gulf Coast. Right now, the storm is around 325 miles off Jamaica's coast, with winds at 35 mph. It's mo...

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Nov 04 2024WEATHER

Weather Watch: Caribbean Storm Heads Towards Gulf

Hey there! A new storm is brewing in the Caribbean Sea. The National Hurricane Center is already keeping an eye on it, even though it hasn't become a full-blown tropical storm yet. They're calling it Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen. If it does become a tropical storm, it'll be named Rafael. This storm might hit Cuba and then move into the Gulf of Mexico by the m...

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Nov 01 2024WEATHER

Last Hurricane of the Season? A Possible Storm Brews in the Caribbean

As the 2024 hurricane season nears its end, there's a low-pressure system lurking in the Caribbean. This weather disturbance, located south of Cuba, has a 50% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone within a week. That's a jump from the 40% chance it had earlier this week. But don't expect it to happen soon; the chance is zero for the next 48 hours. This potential...

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Oct 29 2024WEATHER

Caribbean Storm Watch: A Potential New Tropical Depression

Meteorologists are closely monitoring a weather system in the Caribbean. They think it could turn into a tropical depression or storm over the next few days. The system is in the southwestern Caribbean Sea and might start moving north or northeast by the weekend. The National Hurricane Center says there's a 40% chance this system will develop into something bigger. ...

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Oct 28 2024WEATHER

Philippines on Alert: Trami's Potential U-Turn Sparks Concern

Tropical Storm Trami hit the Philippines hard, leaving 65 people dead and 2. 6 million affected by landslides and flooding. More than 320, 000 people evacuated, with many still missing. The storm's possible U-turn is a big worry for authorities. Col. Jacinto Malinao Jr. described a fisherman's loss, saying, "He's simply devastated. " In Naga City, 11 people drowned, ...

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