When we are at the end of the Hurricane season in the Atlantic, an unexpected and rare storm is formed.
Just when most hoped to be liberated from the threat of hurricanes, the Caribbean quickly intensified a sharp storm and threatened the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Rafael, the power to be taken into account, quickly escalated from a tropical storm to the hurricane category 2 and its unpredictable path has meteorologists on the edge of meteorologists.
With the possibility of further strengthening before the Landfall, the inhabitants of coastal areas from Texas to Florida are in high readiness and are preparing for the worst, as this powerful storm is approaching.
The rare November hurricane is heading to the United States, with the potential to perform Landfall as soon as possible this weekend.
Hurricane Rafael, who was now upgraded to a storm of category 2, could hit anywhere from the coast of Texas to the Florida Panhandle. The storm is expected to affect western Cuba and the island of youth in the next 12 hours, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous storms to the area.
Then experts predict that Rafael will move to the Southeast Gulf of Mexico this evening as a hurricane. The conditions of tropical storms are likely to be affected by the Florida Keys, causing warnings from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Residents are advised to ensure free outdoor items due to the threat of high winds and floods. The Accuweather Senior Meteorologist Bill Deger notes that small changes in Rafael’s strength or the direction of the surrounding winds could significantly change his way.
The “Spaghetti” showed that Rafael has four potential routes toward the US, with the highest chance of Landfall, Louisiana. However, the NHC has issued a tropical storm for the keys from the lower and medium FFlorida as Rafael can bring up to three inches of rain and increase the risk of tornadoes in the solar state.
Rainworms with impact wind are expected to affect the Keys and far southwest Florida on Wednesday evening. NHC warned that a tornado could appear in these areas. Although it remains uncertain when and how Rafael will affect the Gulf Coast, the inhabitants are invited to watch forecasts for updates.
From 10:00 AM, Rafael was located about 130 miles southeast of Havana and moved in the northwest speed of 14 miles / h with a maximum permanent wind of 110 mph. There is a warning against a hurricane for this region, while the inhabitants are warned of wind damage, life-threatening storm growth, and destructive waves.
Rafael will also bring heavy rainfall to parts of the Western Caribbean, including Jamaica, Cayman Islands, and Western Cuba, to the beginning of Thursday. As soon as the storm enters the Gulf of Mexico, they are expected to weaken because the conditions become less favorable to maintain the strength of the hurricane. There is also a possibility that Rafael could be torn by a strong wind at a higher level before the Landfall.
Alternative prediction suggests that Rafael could follow the west through the Gulf of the Gulf rather than heading north to the US, which would minimize its impact. However, if the storm weakens but remains intact and moves towards the northern Gulf coast, this weekend could increase precipitation along the cold front this weekend.
Rafael is 17. The named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane 2024 season. Although it is not expected that this will have an impact on Florida, tropical storm conditions could contribute to the challenges that they still recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, causing extensive damage and resulting in at least 54 deaths.
According to the Office for Insurance Regulation in Florida, the insured demands from Hurricanes Helene and Milton have exceeded the claims. Floridians are urged to remain informed about the latest weather updates, as Rafael is coming.
Although rare, hurricanes sometimes hit the US in November. This is the last month of the Hurricane season in the Atlantic, where the conditions for creating tropical storms usually decrease. Since 1851, only four hurricanes have come in the US in the US in the US, while Hurricane Nicole was the last in 2022. Before that, Hurricane Katie hit in 1985.
Rafael is the strongest Hurricane in November, which has been passing through the Northwest Caribbean since 2009. Experts attribute the growing frequency of rapid storm intensification such as Rafael’s, according to NOAA higher ocean temperatures and climate change.
When Hurricane Rafael is still walking through the Caribbean and towards the US, it remains a serious problem, especially for those in the Gulf of Mexico and Florida.
While the exact path of the storm is still uncertain, its potential to bring strong weather, including heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storms, emphasizes the need for the population to remain alert and ready.
With the rapid intensification of the storm associated with the rising ocean temperature and the change in climate, the rarity of the November hurricanes serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of these storms. As the situation evolves, the authorities call on all of them to carefully follow the updates and take the necessary preventive measures to protect themselves and their property.