Progress report on Category 3 Hurricane Rafael: Friday, Nov 8 update from the NHC

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November 7, 2024 at 3:44 p.m.·1 min read

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Article first published: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, 4 a.m. ET

As per the National Hurricane Center's 4 am Friday update, Category 3 Hurricane Rafael is 245 miles north-northeast of Progreso Mexico and 585 miles east of Mouth of the Rio Grande, with maximum sustained wind of 120 mph. It’s moving at 9 mph to the west.

"... Rafael is expected to move over the central Gulf of Mexico for the next few days." forecasters noted. "By tonight, a steady weakening trend is forecast and should continue through the weekend."

YESTERDAY (Thursday):

Yesterday, the Category 2 hurricane Rafael was upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 120 mph.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:

SURF: Swells generated by Rafael are expected to spread across most of the Gulf of Mexico during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Source: National Hurricane Center

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