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Tropical Storm Rafael Intensifies, Threatening Caribbean and Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Rafael strengthens, threatening the Caribbean and US Gulf Coast with unusual November hurricane activity.

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What areas are expected to be most affected by Tropical Storm Rafael?: Rafael is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Cuba. The storm's intensity is predicted to decrease as it moves towards the US.
What is the current status and projected path of Tropical Storm Rafael?: Tropical Storm Rafael is intensifying and may become a hurricane on Wednesday, posing a threat to the Caribbean and potentially the US Gulf Coast.
What is the primary reason for the unusually active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season?: Meteorologists attribute the unusually active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season to record-high sea surface temperatures, linked to global warming.
What is the extent of the damage and loss of life caused by hurricanes in the 2024 season so far?: The 2024 hurricane season has already caused significant damage and fatalities in the US, with Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene causing billions of dollars in damage and numerous deaths.
What is unusual about the potential for a hurricane to make landfall on the US Gulf Coast in November?: The US Gulf Coast, specifically Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, has not experienced a November hurricane landfall since 1861, making Rafael's potential impact unusual.

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