Tropical Storm Rafael: Sunday, Nov 10 status update from the National Hurricane Center

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November 9, 2024 at 9:55 a.m.·1 min read

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Article first published: Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, 4 a.m. ET

Article last updated: Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, 10 a.m. ET

The National Hurricane Center's 10 am Sunday advisory reported that Tropical Storm Rafael is 370 miles north-northwest of Progreso Mexico, with maximum sustained wind of 40 mph. It’s moving at 3 mph to the north-northwest.

"The storm is expected to meander over the central Gulf of Mexico through tonight, then turn toward the south and south-southwest on Monday and Tuesday." forecasters noted. "Weakening is expected, and Rafael is forecast to degenerate to a post-tropical remnant low by Monday."

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:

SURF: Swells generated by Rafael will continue impacting portions of the northern and western Gulf Coast through the remainder of this weekend. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Source: National Hurricane Center

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