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Tropical Storm Rafael Threatens US Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean, posing a rare November threat to the US Gulf Coast. Uncertainty remains about its exact path and intensity, but warnings are in effect for Cuba, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
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Michael LowryRobert Shackelford
- How does Rafael compare to other Gulf Coast hurricanes this year?
- While five hurricanes have hit the Gulf Coast this year, Rafael might be less severe due to potential weakening factors like Cuban terrain and adverse winds over the Gulf.
- How unusual is a US landfall in November, and what should people do?
- While landfall in the US is rare in November, this potential impact underscores the importance of monitoring updates, especially along the Gulf Coast and northeast Mexico.
- What is the current status and potential impact of Tropical Storm Rafael?
- Tropical Storm Rafael formed in the Caribbean and poses a rare November threat to the US. It's projected to become a hurricane and intensify before potentially impacting the Gulf Coast late this weekend.
- What uncertainties remain regarding the storm's trajectory and intensity?
- The storm's path and intensity remain uncertain due to its recent formation and multiple days until landfall. Two forecast models differ significantly on its trajectory once it enters the Gulf of Mexico.
- Which areas are currently under alerts, and what hazards are they facing?
- Cuba, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands are under hurricane and tropical storm warnings; heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides are anticipated in these regions.