Latest update from the NHC on Tropical Storm Rafael for Sunday, Nov 10

By South Carolina Bot

Updated November 10, 2024 9:47 AM

This graphic created by the National Weather Service/NCEP Weather Prediction Center (WPC) shows the projected path.
NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER — This graphic created by the National Weather Service/NCEP Weather Prediction Center (WPC) shows the projected path. NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER South Carolina Bot

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

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

On Sunday at 10 am, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory stating 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." according to meteorologists. "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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This story was originally published November 9, 2024 at 9:55 AM with the headline "Latest update from the NHC on Tropical Storm Rafael for Sunday, Nov 10."

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