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Rare November Hurricane Heads for Southern US
Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to become a hurricane and make landfall in the southern US, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and rough seas.
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Bernie Rayno
- Where and when is the storm expected to make landfall in the US?
- The storm is projected to hit the central Gulf Coast this weekend, potentially impacting areas from the Florida panhandle to eastern Louisiana. Heavy rain, flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous surf are anticipated.
- What is the expected path and intensity of Tropical Storm Rafael?
- Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 or 2 hurricane before making landfall in western Cuba, then weakening as it moves toward the US Gulf Coast.
- What is the potential impact on regions affected by Hurricane Helene?
- Although the storm's remnants may bring rain to southern Appalachia, the region is not expected to be severely impacted and should escape major flooding.
- How much uncertainty is there regarding the storm's path and intensity?
- AccuWeather notes that the storm's path remains uncertain, with possibilities ranging from a landfall in Mexico to a more easterly track toward Alabama and Florida. However, it is not expected to become a major hurricane.
- What kind of impact is the storm expected to have on the US Gulf Coast?
- While the storm is expected to weaken before reaching the US, it will still be strong enough to cause significant coastal flooding and rough seas in the Gulf of Mexico.