Storm Rafael will soon bring stormy conditions to parts of the Caribbean and then threaten the Gulf Coast.
The maps just below allow you to track all of its possible risks and forecasts. And if you want to learn more about Rafael in depth:
Hurricane Rafael formed on Tuesday evening in the northwestern Caribbean.
With just three weeks remaining in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, this is unwelcome news for Florida and the Gulf Coast residents.
According to the National Hurricane Center, warm waters and low wind shear in the Caribbean provide favorable conditions for ‘steady to rapid intensification.’
➤ Spaghetti Model for Hurricane Rafael
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According to AccuWeather, once Rafael reaches the Gulf of Mexico, it will encounter colder waters and higher wind shear, but landfall is expected on the Gulf Coast by the end of this week or over the weekend.
View Rafael’s most recent imagery from satellites with spaghetti models.
Hurricane Rafael Spaghetti Model
Special Note about the Spaghetti Model: The illustration includes a series of forecasting tools and models, and they are not all created equal. The Hurricane Center uses only the top four or five highest-performing models to help in making forecasts.
Hurricane Rafael Tracker: Where will it go?
Satellite Images of Hurricane Rafael
What else is the National Hurricane Center tracking?
Weather watches and warnings have been issued in Florida
When does hurricane season end?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
The northwestern Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico comprise the Atlantic basin.
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