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Tropical Storm Rafael Strengthens, Heads Toward Caribbean and Florida
Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to become a hurricane and impact the western Caribbean and potentially Florida, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds.
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- Where and when is the hurricane expected to make landfall?
- The storm is currently located south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica, and is projected to make landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday as a high-end Category 1 hurricane.
- What precautions have been taken in anticipation of the storm?
- Schools in Jamaica are closed on Tuesday due to the impending severe weather. Hurricane warnings are in effect for several Cuban provinces, the Cayman Islands, and Jamaica.
- What is the current status and projected path of Tropical Storm Rafael?
- Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to Jamaica, Cuba, and potentially parts of Florida.
- What are the potential impacts of the storm on the Caribbean and Florida?
- While the exact impact on the northern Gulf Coast remains uncertain, heavy rainfall is anticipated across the western Caribbean, leading to flooding and landslides, and potentially impacting Florida later in the week.
- How does this storm compare to other hurricanes in the US Gulf Coast this year?
- Although five hurricanes have already hit the US Gulf Coast this year, Rafael is predicted to be less intense due to geographical and wind factors; November landfalls in the US are uncommon.