Weather
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
000
ABNT20 KNHC 102312
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
700 PM EST Sun Nov 10 2024
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center has issued the last advisory on
Post-Tropical Cyclone Rafael, located over the central Gulf of
Mexico.
Southwestern Caribbean Sea:
A broad area of low pressure will likely form over the southwestern
Caribbean Sea in a few days. Some slow development is possible
after that time while the system drifts westward.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.
$$
Forecaster Cangialosi
Categories: Weather
Post-Tropical Cyclone Rafael Graphics
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:33:30 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:22:48 GMT
Categories: Weather
Post-Tropical Cyclone Rafael Forecast Discussion Number 30
Issued at 300 PM CST Sun Nov 10 2024
000
WTNT43 KNHC 102032
TCDAT3
Post-Tropical Cyclone Rafael Discussion Number 30
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024
300 PM CST Sun Nov 10 2024
The limited convection that Rafael was producing in its eastern
semicircle has collapsed. Surface observations, visible satellite
images, and a 1530z ASCAT-C pass show the surface circulation has
become poorly defined and very elongated in the north-south
direction. Since Rafael does not possess a well-defined center or
organized convection, it no longer meets the definition of a
tropical cyclone. This will be the final NHC advisory on Rafael.
The remnant low is expected to drift eastward over the central Gulf
of Mexico tonight, then turn toward the south and southwest on
Monday and Tuesday. The forecast calls for dissipation by Tuesday
night, but this could occur even sooner if current trends continue.
The elevated rip current risk along the northern and western Gulf
Coast will likely continue into Monday. For more information, see
products from your local NWS forecast office.
Additional information can be found in High Seas Forecasts issued by
the National Weather Service, under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO
header FZNT01 KWBC, and online at
ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php
Key Messages:
1. Swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions along portions of the Gulf Coast through Monday.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 10/2100Z 26.1N 91.3W 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROPICAL
12H 11/0600Z 25.8N 90.9W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
24H 11/1800Z 25.1N 90.7W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
36H 12/0600Z 24.1N 91.0W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
48H 12/1800Z 23.2N 92.0W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
60H 13/0600Z...DISSIPATED
$$
Forecaster Reinhart
Categories: Weather
Summary for Post-Tropical Cyclone Rafael (AT3/AL182024)
...RAFAEL DEGENERATES TO A POST-TROPICAL REMNANT LOW... ...THIS IS THE FINAL NHC ADVISORY...
As of 3:00 PM CST Sun Nov 10
the center of Rafael was located near 26.1, -91.3
with movement E at 3 mph.
The minimum central pressure was 1006 mb
with maximum sustained winds of about 35 mph.
Categories: Weather
Post-Tropical Cyclone Rafael Public Advisory Number 30
Issued at 300 PM CST Sun Nov 10 2024
000
WTNT33 KNHC 102032
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
Post-Tropical Cyclone Rafael Advisory Number 30
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024
300 PM CST Sun Nov 10 2024
...RAFAEL DEGENERATES TO A POST-TROPICAL REMNANT LOW...
...THIS IS THE FINAL NHC ADVISORY...
SUMMARY OF 300 PM CST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...26.1N 91.3W
ABOUT 345 MI...560 KM NNW OF PROGRESO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 90 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 300 PM CST (2100 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Rafael
was located near latitude 26.1 North, longitude 91.3 West. The
post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the east near 3 mph (6 km/h).
The remnant low is expected to meander over the central Gulf of
Mexico through tonight, then turn toward the south and
south-southwest on Monday and Tuesday.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with
higher gusts. The remnant low is forecast to dissipate by Tuesday
night.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key messages can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under
AWIPS header MIATCDAT3 and WMO header WTNT43 KNHC and on the web at
hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT3.shtml
SURF: Swells will continue impacting portions of the northern and
western Gulf Coast through Monday. These swells are likely to cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult
products from your local weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane
Center on Rafael. Additional information on this system can be found
in High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service, under
AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and online at
ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php
$$
Forecaster Reinhart
Categories: Weather
Post-Tropical Cyclone Rafael Wind Speed Probabilities Number 30
Issued at 2100 UTC SUN NOV 10 2024
000
FONT13 KNHC 102032
PWSAT3
POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE RAFAEL WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 30
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL182024
2100 UTC SUN NOV 10 2024
AT 2100Z THE CENTER OF POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE RAFAEL WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 26.1 NORTH...LONGITUDE 91.3 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED
WINDS NEAR 30 KTS...35 MPH...55 KM/H.
Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH)
ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)...SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME
CENTRAL STANDARD TIME (CST)...SUBTRACT 6 HOURS FROM Z TIME
WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST
...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)...
...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)...
...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)...
FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS
PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE
OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING
AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY)
(CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN
18Z SUN AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY)
PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT
X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT
PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN
THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT.
PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY
64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT.
- - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - -
FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM
TIME 18Z SUN 06Z MON 18Z MON 06Z TUE 18Z TUE 18Z WED 18Z THU
PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO
06Z MON 18Z MON 06Z TUE 18Z TUE 18Z WED 18Z THU 18Z FRI
FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LOCATION KT
$$
FORECASTER REINHART
Categories: Weather
Post-Tropical Cyclone Rafael Forecast Advisory Number 30
Issued at 2100 UTC SUN NOV 10 2024
000
WTNT23 KNHC 102031
TCMAT3
POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE RAFAEL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 30
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL182024
2100 UTC SUN NOV 10 2024
POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE CENTER LOCATED NEAR 26.1N 91.3W AT 10/2100Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM
PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE EAST OR 90 DEGREES AT 3 KT
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 1006 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT.
12 FT SEAS.. 75NE 0SE 0SW 0NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.
REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 26.1N 91.3W AT 10/2100Z
AT 10/1800Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 26.2N 91.5W
FORECAST VALID 11/0600Z 25.8N 90.9W...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
MAX WIND 25 KT...GUSTS 35 KT.
FORECAST VALID 11/1800Z 25.1N 90.7W...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
MAX WIND 25 KT...GUSTS 35 KT.
FORECAST VALID 12/0600Z 24.1N 91.0W...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
MAX WIND 20 KT...GUSTS 30 KT.
FORECAST VALID 12/1800Z 23.2N 92.0W...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
MAX WIND 20 KT...GUSTS 30 KT.
FORECAST VALID 13/0600Z...DISSIPATED
REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 26.1N 91.3W
THIS IS THE LAST FORECAST/ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HURRICANE
CENTER ON RAFAEL. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS SYSTEM CAN BE FOUND
IN HIGH SEAS FORECASTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE...UNDER AWIPS HEADER NFDHSFAT1 AND WMO HEADER FZNT01 KWBC.
$$
FORECASTER REINHART
Categories: Weather
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
000
ABNT20 KNHC 101716
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
100 PM EST Sun Nov 10 2024
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical
Storm Rafael, located over the central Gulf of Mexico.
Near the Bahamas (AL98):
Shower activity has diminished near a trough of low pressure located
near the central Bahamas. This system is located within an
unfavorable environment, and development is not expected. However,
locally gusty winds are still possible as the system moves generally
westward across the Bahamas through tonight.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...near 0 percent.
$$
Forecaster Hagen
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Rafael Graphics
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:35:25 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Sun, 10 Nov 2024 15:23:45 GMT
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Rafael Forecast Discussion Number 29
Issued at 900 AM CST Sun Nov 10 2024
000
WTNT43 KNHC 101434
TCDAT3
Tropical Storm Rafael Discussion Number 29
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024
900 AM CST Sun Nov 10 2024
Convection has continued to weaken this morning and move farther
away to the east of the low-level center. Rafael’s remaining
convection is all located more than 75 miles east-northeast of the
center. A recent observation of a 33-kt 1-min wind from buoy 42001
indicates that Rafael still likely has tropical-storm-force winds.
Gradual weakening is expected to continue because Rafael is located
within a very dry environment, which is forecast to become even
drier over the next 24 to 36 h. The NHC intensity forecast is
similar to the previous one and follows the intensity guidance.
Simulated satellite imagery from the ECMWF model suggests that
Rafael should lose its convection and become a remnant low within
the next 12 to 24 h. Rafael is expected to become a remnant low
either tonight or on Monday.
Rafael has been drifting toward the north-northwest, or 345/3 kt.
Rafael will remain over the Gulf of Mexico as it spins down over the
next couple of days, performing a small clockwise loop over the
central Gulf of Mexico through Monday in weak steering currents,
before being pushed southward and southwestward by the low-level
flow on Tuesday. The latest NHC track forecast lies close to the
consensus models, and only minor tweaks were made to the previous
NHC track forecast. The NHC forecast calls for the remnant low of
Rafael to open up into a trough and dissipate by mid-week, and this
solution is also shown by the latest GFS and ECMWF models.
Rafael poses no direct threat to land, but swells from the storm are
still contributing to an elevated rip current risk along the
northern and western Gulf Coast, and this will likely continue
into Monday before subsiding on Tuesday.
Key Messages:
1. Swells generated by Rafael are likely to cause life-threatening
surf and rip current conditions along portions of the Gulf Coast
through the weekend.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 10/1500Z 26.3N 91.9W 35 KT 40 MPH
12H 11/0000Z 26.4N 91.3W 30 KT 35 MPH
24H 11/1200Z 25.9N 90.8W 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
36H 12/0000Z 25.0N 90.9W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
48H 12/1200Z 24.1N 91.8W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
60H 13/0000Z 23.8N 92.9W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
72H 13/1200Z...DISSIPATED
$$
Forecaster Hagen
Categories: Weather
Summary for Tropical Storm Rafael (AT3/AL182024)
...RAFAEL BECOMING LESS ORGANIZED...
As of 9:00 AM CST Sun Nov 10
the center of Rafael was located near 26.3, -91.9
with movement NNW at 3 mph.
The minimum central pressure was 1003 mb
with maximum sustained winds of about 40 mph.
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Rafael Public Advisory Number 29
Issued at 900 AM CST Sun Nov 10 2024
000
WTNT33 KNHC 101433
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Rafael Advisory Number 29
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024
900 AM CST Sun Nov 10 2024
...RAFAEL BECOMING LESS ORGANIZED...
SUMMARY OF 900 AM CST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...26.3N 91.9W
ABOUT 370 MI...600 KM NNW OF PROGRESO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 900 AM CST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rafael was
located near latitude 26.3 North, longitude 91.9 West. Rafael is
moving toward the north-northwest near 3 mph (6 km/h). 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.
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Weakening is expected, and Rafael is forecast to degenerate to a
post-tropical remnant low by Monday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km)
from the center. A few hours ago, NOAA buoy 42001 over the central
Gulf of Mexico recorded a sustained wind of 38 mph (61 km/h) with a
gust of 45 mph (72 km/h).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key messages for Rafael can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT3 and WMO header WTNT43 KNHC
and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT3.shtml
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. Please consult products from your local
weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 300 PM CST.
$$
Forecaster Hagen
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Rafael Wind Speed Probabilities Number 29
Issued at 1500 UTC SUN NOV 10 2024
000
FONT13 KNHC 101433
PWSAT3
TROPICAL STORM RAFAEL WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 29
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL182024
1500 UTC SUN NOV 10 2024
AT 1500Z THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM RAFAEL WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 26.3 NORTH...LONGITUDE 91.9 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED
WINDS NEAR 35 KTS...40 MPH...65 KM/H.
Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH)
ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)...SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME
CENTRAL STANDARD TIME (CST)...SUBTRACT 6 HOURS FROM Z TIME
WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST
...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)...
...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)...
...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)...
FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS
PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE
OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING
AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY)
(CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN
12Z SUN AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY)
PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT
X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT
PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN
THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT.
PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY
64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT.
- - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - -
FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM
TIME 12Z SUN 00Z MON 12Z MON 00Z TUE 12Z TUE 12Z WED 12Z THU
PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO
00Z MON 12Z MON 00Z TUE 12Z TUE 12Z WED 12Z THU 12Z FRI
FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LOCATION KT
GFMX 280N 890W 34 2 X( 2) 1( 3) X( 3) X( 3) X( 3) X( 3)
GFMX 280N 910W 34 6 X( 6) 1( 7) X( 7) X( 7) X( 7) X( 7)
$$
FORECASTER HAGEN
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Rafael Forecast Advisory Number 29
Issued at 1500 UTC SUN NOV 10 2024
000
WTNT23 KNHC 101432
TCMAT3
TROPICAL STORM RAFAEL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 29
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL182024
1500 UTC SUN NOV 10 2024
TROPICAL STORM CENTER LOCATED NEAR 26.3N 91.9W AT 10/1500Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM
PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST OR 345 DEGREES AT 3 KT
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 1003 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 45 KT.
34 KT.......130NE 130SE 0SW 0NW.
12 FT SEAS..135NE 0SE 0SW 105NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.
REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 26.3N 91.9W AT 10/1500Z
AT 10/1200Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 26.2N 92.0W
FORECAST VALID 11/0000Z 26.4N 91.3W
MAX WIND 30 KT...GUSTS 40 KT.
FORECAST VALID 11/1200Z 25.9N 90.8W...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
MAX WIND 30 KT...GUSTS 40 KT.
FORECAST VALID 12/0000Z 25.0N 90.9W...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
MAX WIND 25 KT...GUSTS 35 KT.
FORECAST VALID 12/1200Z 24.1N 91.8W...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
MAX WIND 25 KT...GUSTS 35 KT.
FORECAST VALID 13/0000Z 23.8N 92.9W...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
MAX WIND 20 KT...GUSTS 30 KT.
FORECAST VALID 13/1200Z...DISSIPATED
REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 26.3N 91.9W
NEXT ADVISORY AT 10/2100Z
$$
FORECASTER HAGEN
Categories: Weather
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
000
ABNT20 KNHC 101122
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
700 AM EST Sun Nov 10 2024
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical
Storm Rafael, located over the central Gulf of Mexico.
Near the Bahamas (AL98):
Disorganized showers and thunderstorms have decreased in areal
coverage since yesterday near a trough of low pressure located less
than a couple of hundred miles east of the central Bahamas.
Development is becoming less likely as the system is forecast to
reach more unfavorable environmental conditions later today.
Regardless of development, locally heavy rains and gusty winds are
possible as the system moves generally westward across the Bahamas
through tonight.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.
$$
Forecaster Hagen
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Rafael Graphics
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Sun, 10 Nov 2024 08:31:54 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:22:47 GMT
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Rafael Forecast Discussion Number 28
Issued at 300 AM CST Sun Nov 10 2024
000
WTNT43 KNHC 100830
TCDAT3
Tropical Storm Rafael Discussion Number 28
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024
300 AM CST Sun Nov 10 2024
Rafael continues to gradually weaken. Satellite images show that
the low-level center remains exposed, with an area of shrinking deep
convection located well east of the center. The initial intensity
is reduced to 35 kt, in accordance with nearby buoy observations and
recent satellite intensity estimates. Gradual weakening is
expected due to a harsh environment of very dry air aloft and wind
shear. The system should lose organized deep convection later
today and become a post-tropical cyclone in about 24 hours. Only
small changes were made to the previous intensity forecast.
The storm is basically drifting to the north-northwest now, and
Rafael is forecast to make a small clockwise loop during the next
day or so over the central Gulf of Mexico in light steering
currents. After that time, the low-level flow should steer the
cyclone or its remnants southward and southwestward, and the
remnant low should open up into a trough of low pressure in about 3
days. The new forecast is a touch east of the previous one in the
near term and also shows dissipation a little sooner based on the
latest model solutions.
Rafael poses no direct threat to land, but swells from the storm are
still contributing to an elevated rip current risk along the
northern and western Gulf Coast. Also, the interaction of distant
moisture from Rafael with a slow-moving front will cause heavy
rainfall and potentially significant flash flooding across portions
of southwestern and central Louisiana through this morning.
Key Messages:
1. Swells generated by Rafael are likely to cause life-threatening
surf and rip current conditions along the Gulf Coast through the
weekend.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 10/0900Z 26.1N 91.8W 35 KT 40 MPH
12H 10/1800Z 26.4N 91.7W 35 KT 40 MPH
24H 11/0600Z 26.2N 90.9W 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
36H 11/1800Z 25.4N 90.7W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
48H 12/0600Z 24.3N 91.3W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
60H 12/1800Z 23.5N 92.5W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
72H 13/0600Z...DISSIPATED
$$
Forecaster Blake
Categories: Weather
Summary for Tropical Storm Rafael (AT3/AL182024)
...RAFAEL GRADUALLY WEAKENING...
As of 3:00 AM CST Sun Nov 10
the center of Rafael was located near 26.1, -91.8
with movement NNW at 2 mph.
The minimum central pressure was 1003 mb
with maximum sustained winds of about 40 mph.
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Rafael Public Advisory Number 28
Issued at 300 AM CST Sun Nov 10 2024
000
WTNT33 KNHC 100830
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Rafael Advisory Number 28
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024
300 AM CST Sun Nov 10 2024
...RAFAEL GRADUALLY WEAKENING...
SUMMARY OF 300 AM CST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...26.1N 91.8W
ABOUT 355 MI...575 KM NNW OF PROGRESO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 300 AM CST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rafael was
located near latitude 26.1 North, longitude 91.8 West. Rafael is
moving toward the north-northwest near 2 mph (4 km/h). 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.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph (65 km/h)
with higher gusts. Weakening is expected through early next week,
and Rafael is forecast to degenerate to a post-tropical remnant low
by Monday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km)
from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key messages for Rafael can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT3 and WMO header WTNT43 KNHC
and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT3.shtml
SURF: Swells generated by Rafael will continue impacting portions of
the northern and western Gulf Coast through the weekend. These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.
RAINFALL: Indirect rainfall associated with the moisture from Rafael
is expected to lead to additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4
inches, with local totals to 15 inches, across portions of
southwestern and central Louisiana into this afternoon. This rain
could lead to or continue significant flash flooding.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 900 AM CST.
$$
Forecaster Blake
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Rafael Wind Speed Probabilities Number 28
Issued at 0900 UTC SUN NOV 10 2024
860
FONT13 KNHC 100830
PWSAT3
TROPICAL STORM RAFAEL WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 28
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL182024
0900 UTC SUN NOV 10 2024
AT 0900Z THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM RAFAEL WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 26.1 NORTH...LONGITUDE 91.8 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED
WINDS NEAR 35 KTS...40 MPH...65 KM/H.
Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH)
ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)...SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME
CENTRAL STANDARD TIME (CST)...SUBTRACT 6 HOURS FROM Z TIME
WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST
...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)...
...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)...
...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)...
FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS
PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE
OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING
AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY)
(CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN
06Z SUN AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY)
PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT
X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT
PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN
THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT.
PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY
64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT.
- - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - -
FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM
TIME 06Z SUN 18Z SUN 06Z MON 18Z MON 06Z TUE 06Z WED 06Z THU
PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO
18Z SUN 06Z MON 18Z MON 06Z TUE 06Z WED 06Z THU 06Z FRI
FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120)
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LOCATION KT
GFMX 280N 910W 34 12 1(13) X(13) 1(14) X(14) X(14) X(14)
GFMX 280N 930W 34 4 X( 4) 1( 5) X( 5) X( 5) X( 5) X( 5)
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FORECASTER BLAKE
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