Advisory 8: 10:00 AM EST Tuesday November 5, 2024
1. Rafael is forecast to be near hurricane intensity when it passes near or over the Cayman Islands by tonight where damaging hurricane-force winds, a dangerous storm surge, and destructive waves are expected. Rafael should reach western Cuba and the Isle of Youth on Wednesday. A hurricane warning is in effect for this region, where a life-threatening storm surge and destructive waves are also expected.
2. Tropical storm conditions are expected in Jamaica through this afternoon. Tropical storm conditions are expected in the Lower and Middle Florida Keys beginning Wednesday and Wednesday night.
3. It is too soon to determine what, if any, impacts Rafael could bring to portions of the northern Gulf Coast. Residents in this area should regularly monitor updates to the forecast.
4. Rafael will bring areas of heavy rain across portions of the Western Caribbean through early Thursday, including the islands of Jamaica and the Cayman, along with southern and western portions of Cuba. Flash flooding and mudslides are possible along the higher terrain in Jamaica and Cuba.
En Español: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.../graphics_at3.../145218.shtml...
Full forecast details at: Hurricanes.gov/#Rafael
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