Hurricane Rafael, Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Rafael strengthens back to Category 3 storm while stirring in Gulf of Mexico
Hurricane Rafael gained momentum in the Gulf of Mexico Friday morning and returned to its powerful Category 3 status, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Tropical Storm Rafael Triggers Coastal Flooding in Louisiana
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for parts of southwestern Louisiana on Sunday ... Wyninger shows floodwaters in Sulphur on Sunday morning. The National Hurricane Center reported that “life-threatening” rip currents would continue ...
Hurricane Rafael update: Latest predictions for the Gulf of Mexico storm
Hurricane Rafael continues to move throughout the Gulf of Mexico. Find out where the storm is currently headed.
Rafael becomes major hurricane, forecast moves storm away from Louisiana
Hurricane Rafael strengthened to a Category 3 storm before making landfall on the south coast of Cuba Wednesday afternoon. The storm will move northwest across the island and into the Gulf of Mexico by tomorrow.
Rafael enters Gulf of Mexico, could bring rain and winds to Louisiana
The forecast cone no longer includes Louisiana. Local impacts will be primarily coastal flooding, winds and heavy rainfall from the system’s outer bands, the National Weather Service said.
Is a tropical storm heading toward Louisiana? What to expect from potential Hurricane Rafael
A tropical storm forming in the Southern Gulf is predicted to turn into a hurricane. What Louisiana can expect from potential Hurricane Rafael
Tropical Storm Rafael to Become Hurricane and Hit Louisiana on Saturday
"The system is forecast to become a hurricane by Tuesday night and there is a risk of dangerous impacts from hurricane-force winds," the NHC said.
Tropical Storm Rafael moves slowly in Gulf of Mexico
Rafael has weakened into a tropical storm as slowly moved in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday. In the 3 a.m. CST Saturday update from the National Hurricane Center, the 18th named storm of the Atlantic season had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph as it moved west-northwest at 6 mph.
Flash flood threat continues across Louisiana due to moisture from Tropical Storm Rafael in Gulf
Torrential rain led to numerous reports of flash flooding in Louisiana over the weekend due to copious amounts of moisture being funneled into the region from Tropical Storm Rafael spinning in the Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical Storm Rafael impacts along Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Rafael is showing less organization but still having impacts along the US Gulf Coast. A landfall is not expected but beach hazards will persist though the weekend.
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Rafael is now a Category 1 hurricane. Here's the latest NHC forecast for Louisiana.
Rafael strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Tuesday night as the storm moves through the Caribbean Sea, soon targeting ...
Hurricane Rafael: Will it impact Louisiana in the coming days?
Hurricane Rafael strengthened into a category 3 storm over Cuba. Now, it is moving across the Gulf of Mexico. Will it impact ...
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Will Rafael affect Louisiana? Forecasters say only minimal impacts are expected.
Forecasters say Louisiana residents should monitor the storm but there's no need to change weekend plans as of now.
Southeast Louisiana seeing costal flooding concerns from winds, Hurricane Rafael
High pressure to the north and Rafael to the south will cause an easterly wind along the coast. This will help elevate the ...