Eyes are on Hurricane Rafael, currently a major Category Three in the Gulf of Mexico, with wind speeds reaching 120mph. Meteorologists expect it to weaken over the coming days. The storm is set to curve northwest, hinting at a path towards the northern Gulf Coast, but it quickly changes direction, heading south into the Bay of Campeche. This looping motion means Cent...
Imagine this: a powerful storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico in November. That's exactly what Hurricane Rafael is doing. It's the first major hurricane in the Gulf in November in almost 40 years, and it's heading west. This isn't just any storm; it's a Category 3 hurricane with wind speeds of 120 mph. Forecasters warn that it could bring dangerous surf and riptides t...
Hurricane Rafael made history on Wednesday, October 6, as it swept into Cuba with winds of 115 mph (185 km/h), becoming the first major November hurricane to hit the island since Hurricane Michelle in 2001. Rafael's rapid intensification, a 55 mph boost in just 24 hours, was fueled by unusually warm Caribbean sea temperatures, a phenomenon made 60 times more likely b...
On Wednesday, Hurricane Rafael got stronger, reaching Category 3 status. This means it has winds between 111 to 129 mph, making it a major hurricane. Rafael is expected to move over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico by nighttime and across the Gulf this weekend. Forecasters warn that Rafael could bring dangerous storm surges, strong winds, and flash flooding to parts ...
We're in for another batch of unusually warm days and nights this week. While the rain chances decrease, a hurricane named Rafael is brewing in the Caribbean and heading our way. Experts say it could reach the Gulf of Mexico by Thursday, but the weather may not be in its favor. Expect sunny mornings and afternoons with temperatures hovering in the upper 70s and 80s. ...
Hurricane Rafael is on a path to hit western Cuba, and it's not coming lightly. This storm is expected to get much stronger before making landfall on Wednesday. Cuba is already dealing with power outages and recovering from a hurricane that hit two weeks ago. The storm is currently located near the Cayman Islands, with winds reaching 85 mph. It's moving towards Cuba...