Issued at 1000 AM EST Tue Nov 05 2024 000 WTNT33 KNHC 051449 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Rafael Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024 1000 AM EST Tue Nov 05 2024 ...RAFAEL GETTING BETTER ORGANIZED AS THE CENTER PASSES SOUTH OF WESTERN JAMAICA... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS... SUMMARY OF 1000 AM EST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.8N 78.6W ABOUT 65 MI...105 KM SW OF MONTEGO BAY JAMAICA ABOUT 200 MI...320 KM ESE OF GRAND CAYMAN MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for the Lower and Middle Florida Keys from Key West to west of the Channel 5 Bridge, and for the Dry Tortugas. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Cayman Islands * Cuban provinces of Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, La Habana, Mayabeque, Matanzas, and the Isle of Youth A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Jamaica * Cuban provinces of Villa Clara, Cienfuegos, Sancti Spiritus, and Ciego de Avila * Lower and Middle Florida Keys from Key West to west of the Channel 5 Bridge * Dry Tortugas A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Cuban provinces of Camaguey and Las Tunas A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area. Interests elsewhere in Cuba, the Florida Keys, and the southern Florida Peninsula should monitor the progress of Rafael. For storm information specific to your area in the United States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. For storm information specific to your area outside of the United States, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1000 AM EST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rafael was located near latitude 17.8 North, longitude 78.6 West. Rafael is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A generally northwestward motion is anticipated over the next few days. On the forecast track, the storm is expected to move near western Jamaica through early this afternoon, and be near or over the Cayman Islands this evening and tonight, and be near or over western Cuba on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to rapid intensification is expected during the next 24 to 36 hours, and Rafael is expected to become a hurricane as it passes near the Cayman Islands with further strengthening before it makes landfall in Cuba. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The minimum central pressure recently reported by an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft is 994 mb (29.36 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Tropical Storm 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 WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the Cayman Islands by this evening and are also expected in western Cuba and the Isle of Youth on Wednesday. Tropical storm conditions are expected in Jamaica through early this afternoon and are expected in parts of west-central Cuba and the lower and middle Florida Keys on Wednesday and Wednesday night. Tropical Storm conditions are possible farther east in central Cuba on Wednesday. RAINFALL: Heavy rainfall will impact areas of the Western Caribbean through early Thursday, particularly across Jamaica and the Cayman Islands into southern and western portions of Cuba. Rainfall totals between 3 to 6 inches are expected, with isolated higher totals up to 10 inches anticipated across areas of higher terrain, which could lead to areas of flash flooding and mudslides. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected for the Lower and Middle Florida Keys. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Rafael, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?rainqpf STORM SURGE: Minor coastal flooding is possible in Jamaica tonight. Storm surge could raise water levels by 1 to 3 feet above normal tide levels in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday, and could raise water levels by as much as 6 to 9 feet above normal tide levels in areas of onshore winds along the southern coast of Cuba in the Hurricane Warning area, including the Isle of Youth. The combination of a storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Dry Tortugas...1-3 ft Lower Florida Keys...1-2 ft TORNADOES: A few tornadoes are possible Wednesday over the Keys and southwesternmost Florida mainland. SURF: Swells generated by Rafael are expected to affect much of the western Caribbean during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next intermediate advisory at 100 PM EST. Next complete advisory at 400 PM EST. $$ Forecaster Beven

Issued at 1500 UTC TUE NOV 05 2024 000 WTNT23 KNHC 051448 TCMAT3 TROPICAL STORM RAFAEL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 8 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL182024 1500 UTC TUE NOV 05 2024 TROPICAL STORM CENTER LOCATED NEAR 17.8N 78.6W AT 05/1500Z POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTHWEST OR 320 DEGREES AT 11 KT ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 994 MB MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 50 KT WITH GUSTS TO 60 KT. 34 KT....... 90NE 90SE 0SW 0NW. 12 FT SEAS.. 30NE 75SE 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 17.8N 78.6W AT 05/1500Z AT 05/1200Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 17.4N 78.2W FORECAST VALID 06/0000Z 19.4N 79.9W MAX WIND 65 KT...GUSTS 80 KT. 64 KT... 20NE 0SE 0SW 0NW. 50 KT... 30NE 20SE 0SW 20NW. 34 KT...100NE 100SE 0SW 40NW. FORECAST VALID 06/1200Z 21.3N 81.5W MAX WIND 75 KT...GUSTS 90 KT. 64 KT... 15NE 15SE 0SW 10NW. 50 KT... 30NE 25SE 0SW 20NW. 34 KT...100NE 90SE 20SW 50NW. FORECAST VALID 07/0000Z 23.2N 83.1W MAX WIND 80 KT...GUSTS 100 KT. 64 KT... 15NE 15SE 0SW 10NW. 50 KT... 40NE 25SE 15SW 25NW. 34 KT...100NE 90SE 40SW 60NW. FORECAST VALID 07/1200Z 24.4N 84.3W MAX WIND 80 KT...GUSTS 100 KT. 64 KT... 15NE 15SE 0SW 15NW. 50 KT... 35NE 25SE 20SW 25NW. 34 KT...100NE 90SE 40SW 70NW. FORECAST VALID 08/0000Z 25.1N 85.7W MAX WIND 80 KT...GUSTS 100 KT. 50 KT... 40NE 25SE 20SW 30NW. 34 KT...100NE 90SE 40SW 70NW. FORECAST VALID 08/1200Z 25.6N 87.1W MAX WIND 75 KT...GUSTS 90 KT. 50 KT... 40NE 30SE 20SW 30NW. 34 KT...100NE 90SE 50SW 80NW. EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 125 NM ON DAY 4 AND 175 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY OUTLOOK VALID 09/1200Z 26.8N 89.3W MAX WIND 60 KT...GUSTS 75 KT. 50 KT... 40NE 30SE 10SW 40NW. 34 KT... 80NE 60SE 30SW 60NW. OUTLOOK VALID 10/1200Z 28.0N 90.5W MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT. 34 KT... 80NE 0SE 0SW 80NW. REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 17.8N 78.6W INTERMEDIATE PUBLIC ADVISORY...WTNT33 KNHC/MIATCPAT3...AT 05/1800Z NEXT ADVISORY AT 05/2100Z $$ FORECASTER BEVEN

000
ABNT20 KNHC 051151
TWOAT

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
700 AM EST Tue Nov 5 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 west-central Caribbean Sea.

Southwestern Atlantic:
An area of low pressure could develop near the northern Leeward
Islands in a couple of days. Afterward, some slow development of
this system is possible during the latter part of the week while it
moves generally westward over the southwestern Atlantic.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

$$
Forecaster Bucci

...RAFAEL APPROACHING JAMAICA... As of 1:00 AM EST Tue Nov 5 the center of Rafael was located near 16.7, -77.6 with movement NNW at 12 mph. The minimum central pressure was 996 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 45 mph.

Issued at 100 AM EST Tue Nov 05 2024 000 WTNT33 KNHC 050541 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Rafael Intermediate Advisory Number 6A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024 100 AM EST Tue Nov 05 2024 ...RAFAEL APPROACHING JAMAICA... SUMMARY OF 100 AM EST...0600 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.7N 77.6W ABOUT 105 MI...170 KM SSW OF KINGSTON JAMAICA ABOUT 295 MI...480 KM SE OF GRAND CAYMAN MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Cayman Islands * Cuban provinces of Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, La Habana, Mayabeque, Matanzas, and the Isle of Youth A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Jamaica * Cuban provinces of Villa Clara, Cienfuegos, Sancti Spiritus, and Ciego de Avila A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Cuban provinces of Camaguey and Las Tunas * Lower and Middle Florida Keys from Key West to west of the Channel 5 Bridge * Dry Tortugas A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. Interests elsewhere in Cuba should closely monitor this system. For storm information specific to your area in the United States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. For storm information specific to your area outside of the United States, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 100 AM EST (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rafael was located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 77.6 West. Rafael is moving toward the north-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A generally northwestward motion is anticipated over the next few days. On the forecast track, the storm is expected to move near Jamaica this morning, be near or over the Cayman Islands tonight, and be near or over western Cuba on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to rapid intensification is forecast over the next 24 to 36 hours, and Rafael is forecast to become a hurricane in the northwestern Caribbean near the Cayman Islands with further strengthening before it makes landfall in Cuba. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The minimum central pressure estimated from Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft observations is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Tropical Storm 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 WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the Cayman Islands by this afternoon and are also expected in western Cuba and the Isle of Youth on Wednesday. Tropical storm conditions are expected in Jamaica through this morning and are expected in parts of west-central Cuba, possible farther east in central Cuba, and in the lower and middle Florida Keys on Wednesday. RAINFALL: Heavy rainfall will impact areas of the Western Caribbean with the heaviest rainfall occurring over Jamaica and portions of Cuba through mid-week. Rainfall totals between 3 to 6 inches with locally up to 9 inches are expected. Flooding and mudslides could occur over portions of Jamaica and Cuba. Heavy rainfall will spread north into Florida and adjacent areas of the Southeast United States by mid to late week. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected for the lower and middle Florida Keys. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Rafael, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?rainqpf STORM SURGE: Minor coastal flooding is possible in Jamaica tonight. Storm surge could raise water levels by 1 to 3 feet above normal tide levels in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday, and could raise water levels by as much as 6 to 9 feet above normal tide levels in areas of onshore winds along the southern coast of Cuba in the Hurricane Warning area, including the Isle of Youth. The combination of a storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Dry Tortugas...1-3 ft Lower Florida Keys...1-2 ft SURF: Swells generated by Rafael are expected to affect much of the western Caribbean during the next few days. 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 400 AM EST. $$ Forecaster Pasch

5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:41:46 GMT


Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Tue, 05 Nov 2024 03:23:01 GMT

000
ABNT20 KNHC 050515
TWOAT

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
100 AM EST Tue Nov 5 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 west-central Caribbean Sea.

Southwestern Atlantic:
An area of low pressure could develop near the northern Leeward
Islands in a couple of days. Afterward, some slow development of
this system is possible during the latter part of the week while it
moves generally westward over the southwestern Atlantic.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

$$
Forecaster Roberts

5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Tue, 05 Nov 2024 03:01:47 GMT


Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Tue, 05 Nov 2024 03:23:01 GMT

Issued at 1000 PM EST Mon Nov 04 2024 000 WTNT43 KNHC 050300 TCDAT3 Tropical Storm Rafael Discussion Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024 1000 PM EST Mon Nov 04 2024 After a period of intensification this afternoon, Rafael has taken a brief pause on further development. Tonight's Air Force Reserve Aircraft sampled the tropical storm from 2330-0130 UTC, finding the structure still somewhat broad with a minimum central pressure of 996 mb from the last fix, only slightly lower than this afternoon. Earlier AMSR2 and GMI microwave imagery did show the outer core structure of Rafael is gradually organizing, with plenty of curved convective bands on the 37-GHz channel along the the eastern flank, though some dry air appears to be undercutting the cirrus outflow to the west and preventing organized convection from fully wrapping around the center. Aircraft flight-level winds at 850 mb were not all that impressive (40 kt peak), though peak SFMR values in the same realm still support a maximum intensity of about 40 kt for this advisory. Another Air Force Reconnaissance mission is in route to sample the storm again later tonight. Rafael appears to be turning more northwestward with a faster forward motion, estimated tonight at 335/10 kt. The track forecast for the next 48 h is fairly straightforward, as mid-level ridging builds in to the northeast of Rafael, which should maintain steering that should continue a northwestward track, bringing the tropical storm on its closest approach to Jamaica Tuesday morning, passing through the Cayman Islands Tuesday night, and nearing the Caribbean coast of western Cuba on Wednesday. After Rafael crosses Cuba and moves into the eastern Gulf of Mexico, the track forecast remains a challenge. The spread in ensemble track solutions is notable, and appears not just related to the vertical depth of Rafael, but also the synoptic pattern over the United States. A large deep-layer cutoff low is expected to dig into the four corners region of the U.S., and how progressive this feature is moving into the central U.S. will likely determine how much ridging remains over the Gulf of Mexico in 4-5 days. The latest NHC track forecast is similar to the prior track for the first 36 h, but is a shade farther right beyond that time, slightly favoring the GFS and Canadian model solutions over the UKMET and ECMWF tracks. However, the 200-850 mb steering flow depicted in the Gulf of Mexico also shows the possibility of a bifurcation point near 25N 86W in 3 days, and where Rafael ends up at the time could determine if it stays in the eastern Gulf of Mexico or moves much further westward into the central or western Gulf. Needless to say, this is a low confidence track forecast in 5 days. The inner core of Raphael still appears to be in the formative stage tonight, as convection has yet to become axis-symmetrical around the low-level circulation, which lacks a tighter wind field. Thus, the rate of intensification over the next day or so should be slower than in the final 24 h before Raphael reaches Cuba. Environmental conditions remain very favorable in the northwestern Caribbean, and SHIPS rapid intensification guidance still indicates that the cyclone has a 40-50 percent chance of a 45 kt increase in the next 36 h. The NHC intensity forecast will show 40 kt of intensification over the next 36 h, with some additional intensification possible before Raphael moves over Cuba. Once in the Gulf of Mexico, westerly shear increases to 15-25 kt, which could halt intensification and ultimately lead to weakening as it imports very dry air into Raphael by the end of the forecast. The NHC intensity forecast is similar to the prior advisory, and remains on the high side of the overall intensity guidance. Key Messages: 1. Rafael is forecast to be near hurricane intensity when it passes near or over the Cayman Islands by Tuesday night 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 dangerous storm surge and destructive waves are also expected. 2. Tropical storm conditions are expected in Jamaica tonight and Tuesday. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the Lower and Middle Florida Keys beginning late Wednesday or 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 to portions of the western Caribbean, including Jamaica and Cuba through mid-week, where flooding and landslides are possible. Heavy rainfall will spread into Florida and adjacent areas of the Southeast United States mid to late week. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 05/0300Z 16.3N 77.2W 40 KT 45 MPH 12H 05/1200Z 17.6N 78.3W 50 KT 60 MPH 24H 06/0000Z 19.4N 79.9W 60 KT 70 MPH 36H 06/1200Z 21.4N 81.6W 80 KT 90 MPH 48H 07/0000Z 23.3N 83.1W 80 KT 90 MPH 60H 07/1200Z 24.6N 84.3W 80 KT 90 MPH 72H 08/0000Z 25.4N 85.3W 75 KT 85 MPH 96H 09/0000Z 26.6N 87.6W 65 KT 75 MPH 120H 10/0000Z 27.1N 89.9W 45 KT 50 MPH $$ Forecaster Papin

Issued at 0300 UTC TUE NOV 05 2024 000 FONT13 KNHC 050259 PWSAT3 TROPICAL STORM RAFAEL WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 6 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL182024 0300 UTC TUE NOV 05 2024 AT 0300Z THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM RAFAEL WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 16.3 NORTH...LONGITUDE 77.2 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR 40 KTS...45 MPH...75 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 00Z TUE 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 00Z TUE 12Z TUE 00Z WED 12Z WED 00Z THU 00Z FRI 00Z SAT PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO 12Z TUE 00Z WED 12Z WED 00Z THU 00Z FRI 00Z SAT 00Z SUN FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LOCATION KT KINGS BAY GA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 2( 3) X( 3) MAYPORT NS FL 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 1( 3) X( 3) GAINESVILLE FL 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 2( 4) 1( 5) DAYTONA BEACH 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 1( 3) X( 3) THE VILLAGES 34 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 3( 4) 2( 6) X( 6) ORLANDO FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 3( 4) 2( 6) X( 6) COCOA BEACH FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 7( 9) 2(11) X(11) PATRICK AFB 34 X X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 7( 9) 2(11) X(11) FT PIERCE FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 5( 5) 8(13) 1(14) X(14) W PALM BEACH 34 X X( X) 1( 1) 9(10) 7(17) 1(18) 1(19) FT LAUDERDALE 34 X X( X) 3( 3) 12(15) 7(22) 1(23) 1(24) MIAMI FL 34 X X( X) 2( 2) 5( 7) 4(11) 1(12) 1(13) HOMESTEAD ARB 34 X X( X) 3( 3) 6( 9) 4(13) 1(14) 1(15) MARATHON FL 34 X X( X) 17(17) 29(46) 8(54) 2(56) X(56) MARATHON FL 50 X X( X) X( X) 7( 7) 3(10) X(10) 1(11) MARATHON FL 64 X X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 1( 3) X( 3) X( 3) KEY WEST FL 34 X X( X) 18(18) 41(59) 10(69) 1(70) X(70) KEY WEST FL 50 X X( X) 1( 1) 16(17) 5(22) 1(23) X(23) KEY WEST FL 64 X X( X) X( X) 5( 5) 3( 8) X( 8) 1( 9) NAPLES FL 34 X X( X) 3( 3) 22(25) 18(43) 1(44) 1(45) NAPLES FL 50 X X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 5( 7) 1( 8) X( 8) NAPLES FL 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) X( 1) X( 1) FT MYERS FL 34 X X( X) 1( 1) 6( 7) 11(18) 2(20) X(20) VENICE FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 14(14) 22(36) 4(40) X(40) VENICE FL 50 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 4( 5) 1( 6) X( 6) VENICE FL 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 1( 2) X( 2) TAMPA FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 6( 6) 18(24) 4(28) 1(29) TAMPA FL 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 1( 3) X( 3) CEDAR KEY FL 34 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 13(14) 5(19) 1(20) TALLAHASSEE FL 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 2( 4) 1( 5) ST MARKS FL 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 3( 5) X( 5) APALACHICOLA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 11(11) 9(20) 1(21) APALACHICOLA 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 1( 2) 1( 3) GFMX 290N 850W 34 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 18(19) 10(29) 1(30) GFMX 290N 850W 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 4( 6) X( 6) GFMX 290N 850W 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 1( 2) PANAMA CITY FL 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 8( 8) 9(17) 2(19) DESTIN EXEC AP 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 4( 6) 1( 7) DOTHAN AL 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 1( 2) 1( 3) WHITING FLD FL 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 4( 5) 1( 6) PENSACOLA FL 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 4( 6) 1( 7) GFMX 290N 870W 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 14(14) 14(28) 5(33) GFMX 290N 870W 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 6( 7) 1( 8) GFMX 290N 870W 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 1( 2) X( 2) MOBILE AL 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 4( 5) 1( 6) GULFPORT MS 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 3( 4) 3( 7) STENNIS MS 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 3( 4) 2( 6) BURAS LA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 7( 8) 3(11) GFMX 280N 890W 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 9( 9) 22(31) 7(38) GFMX 280N 890W 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 8( 9) 3(12) GFMX 280N 890W 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) X( 3) NEW ORLEANS LA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 3( 4) 3( 7) HOUMA LA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 5( 5) 2( 7) GFMX 280N 910W 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 13(15) 9(24) GFMX 280N 910W 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 4( 4) 3( 7) GFMX 280N 910W 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 1( 2) BATON ROUGE LA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) 2( 5) MORGAN CITY LA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) 3( 6) LAFAYETTE LA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 2( 4) NEW IBERIA LA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 3( 5) GFMX 280N 930W 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 6( 6) 7(13) GFMX 280N 930W 50 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 3( 4) GFMX 280N 930W 64 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) LAKE CHARLES 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 2( 3) CAMERON LA 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 3( 3) 5( 8) GALVESTON TX 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 4( 6) GFMX 280N 950W 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 2( 2) 4( 6) HIGH ISLAND TX 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 2( 3) MATAGORDA TX 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 4( 5) PORT O CONNOR 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 3( 4) GFMX 270N 960W 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 3( 4) GFMX 250N 960W 34 X X( X) X( X) X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 2( 3) COZUMEL MX 34 X X( X) 2( 2) 2( 4) 4( 8) 2(10) X(10) GRAND BAHAMA 34 X X( X) X( X) 4( 4) 2( 6) 1( 7) X( 7) NEW PROVIDENCE 34 X X( X) 2( 2) 2( 4) 1( 5) X( 5) X( 5) ANDROS 34 X 1( 1) 6( 7) 3(10) 1(11) X(11) X(11) CP SAN ANTONIO 34 X X( X) 9( 9) 17(26) 10(36) 2(38) X(38) CP SAN ANTONIO 50 X X( X) 1( 1) 4( 5) 4( 9) X( 9) X( 9) CP SAN ANTONIO 64 X X( X) X( X) 1( 1) 2( 3) X( 3) X( 3) HAVANA 34 X X( X) 27(27) 48(75) 4(79) X(79) 1(80) HAVANA 50 X X( X) 4( 4) 32(36) 3(39) X(39) X(39) HAVANA 64 X X( X) X( X) 6( 6) 1( 7) X( 7) X( 7) ISLE OF PINES 34 X 4( 4) 58(62) 16(78) 1(79) 1(80) X(80) ISLE OF PINES 50 X X( X) 29(29) 22(51) X(51) X(51) X(51) ISLE OF PINES 64 X X( X) 10(10) 15(25) X(25) X(25) X(25) CIENFUEGOS 34 X 12(12) 63(75) 5(80) 1(81) X(81) X(81) CIENFUEGOS 50 X X( X) 26(26) 5(31) X(31) X(31) X(31) CIENFUEGOS 64 X X( X) 5( 5) 2( 7) X( 7) X( 7) X( 7) CAMAGUEY 34 X 5( 5) 6(11) X(11) 1(12) X(12) X(12) GRAND CAYMAN 34 1 26(27) 29(56) 1(57) X(57) X(57) X(57) GRAND CAYMAN 50 X 2( 2) 13(15) X(15) X(15) X(15) X(15) GRAND CAYMAN 64 X X( X) 3( 3) X( 3) X( 3) X( 3) X( 3) MONTEGO BAY 34 68 20(88) X(88) X(88) X(88) X(88) X(88) MONTEGO BAY 50 3 7(10) X(10) X(10) X(10) X(10) X(10) KINGSTON 34 65 2(67) X(67) X(67) X(67) X(67) X(67) $$ FORECASTER PAPIN

...RECON FINDS RAFAEL STEADY STATE AS IT NEARS JAMAICA... ...HURRICANE WARNINGS ISSUED FOR WESTERN CUBA AND ISLE OF YOUTH... As of 10:00 PM EST Mon Nov 4 the center of Rafael was located near 16.3, -77.2 with movement NNW at 12 mph. The minimum central pressure was 996 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 45 mph.

Issued at 1000 PM EST Mon Nov 04 2024 000 WTNT33 KNHC 050259 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Rafael Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024 1000 PM EST Mon Nov 04 2024 ...RECON FINDS RAFAEL STEADY STATE AS IT NEARS JAMAICA... ...HURRICANE WARNINGS ISSUED FOR WESTERN CUBA AND ISLE OF YOUTH... SUMMARY OF 1000 PM EST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.3N 77.2W ABOUT 120 MI...195 KM SSW OF KINGSTON JAMAICA ABOUT 335 MI...540 KM SE OF GRAND CAYMAN MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 335 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The government of Cuba has upgraded all the provinces previously under a Hurricane Watch to a Hurricane Warning. The government of Cuba has also upgraded the Tropical Storm Watch to a Tropical Storm Warning for the provinces of Cienfuegos, Villa Clara, Sancti Spiritus, and Ciego de Avila. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Cayman Islands * Cuban provinces of Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, La Habana, Mayabeque, Matanzas, and the Isle of Youth A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Jamaica * Cuban provinces of Villa Clara, Cienfuegos, Sancti Spiritus, and Ciego de Avila A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Cuban provinces of Camaguey and Las Tunas * Lower and Middle Florida Keys from Key West to west of the Channel 5 Bridge * Dry Tortugas A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case through Tuesday morning for Jamaica, and within 36 h for portions of Cuba. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. Interests elsewhere in Cuba should closely monitor this system. For storm information specific to your area in the United States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. For storm information specific to your area outside of the United States, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1000 PM EST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rafael was located near latitude 16.3 North, longitude 77.2 West. Rafael is moving toward the north-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A northwestward turn with a little more acceleration is anticipated over the next few days. On the forecast track, the storm is expected to be near Jamaica on Tuesday morning, be near or over the Cayman Islands Tuesday night, and approach Cuba on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to rapid intensification is forecast over the next 24 to 36 h, and Rafael is forecast to become a hurricane in the northwestern Caribbean near the Cayman Islands with further strengthening before it makes landfall in Cuba. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The minimum central pressure estimated from dropsonde data from the Air Force Reconnaissance Aircraft is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Tropical Storm 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 WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the Cayman Islands by Tuesday afternoon and are also expected in western Cuba and the Isle of Youth on Wednesday. Tropical storm conditions are expected in Jamaica tonight into Tuesday morning and are expected in parts of west-central Cuba, possible farther east in central Cuba, and in the lower and middle Florida Keys on Wednesday. RAINFALL: Heavy rainfall will impact areas of the Western Caribbean with the heaviest rainfall occurring over Jamaica and portions of Cuba through mid-week. Rainfall totals between 3 to 6 inches with locally up to 9 inches are expected. Flooding and mudslides could occur over portions of Jamaica and Cuba. Heavy rainfall will spread north into Florida and adjacent areas of the Southeast United States by mid to late week. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected for the lower and middle Florida Keys. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Rafael, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?rainqpf STORM SURGE: Minor coastal flooding is possible in Jamaica tonight. Storm surge could raise water levels by 1 to 3 feet above normal tide levels in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday, and could raise water levels by as much as 6 to 9 feet above normal tide levels in areas of onshore winds along the southern coast of Cuba in the Hurricane Warning area, including the Isle of Youth. The combination of a storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Dry Tortugas...1-3 ft Lower Florida Keys...1-2 ft SURF: Swells generated by the system are expected to affect much of the western Caribbean during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next intermediate advisory at 100 AM EST. Next complete advisory at 400 AM EST. $$ Forecaster Papin

Issued at 0300 UTC TUE NOV 05 2024 789 WTNT23 KNHC 050254 TCMAT3 TROPICAL STORM RAFAEL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 6 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL182024 0300 UTC TUE NOV 05 2024 TROPICAL STORM CENTER LOCATED NEAR 16.3N 77.2W AT 05/0300Z POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST OR 335 DEGREES AT 10 KT ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 996 MB MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 40 KT WITH GUSTS TO 50 KT. 34 KT....... 90NE 90SE 0SW 0NW. 12 FT SEAS.. 90NE 90SE 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 16.3N 77.2W AT 05/0300Z AT 05/0000Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 15.8N 76.9W FORECAST VALID 05/1200Z 17.6N 78.3W MAX WIND 50 KT...GUSTS 60 KT. 50 KT... 30NE 0SE 0SW 0NW. 34 KT...100NE 100SE 0SW 40NW. FORECAST VALID 06/0000Z 19.4N 79.9W MAX WIND 60 KT...GUSTS 75 KT. 50 KT... 30NE 0SE 0SW 20NW. 34 KT...100NE 90SE 0SW 50NW. FORECAST VALID 06/1200Z 21.4N 81.6W MAX WIND 80 KT...GUSTS 100 KT. 64 KT... 15NE 10SE 5SW 10NW. 50 KT... 40NE 25SE 15SW 25NW. 34 KT...100NE 90SE 40SW 60NW. FORECAST VALID 07/0000Z 23.3N 83.1W MAX WIND 80 KT...GUSTS 100 KT. 64 KT... 15NE 0SE 0SW 15NW. 50 KT... 35NE 25SE 20SW 25NW. 34 KT...100NE 90SE 40SW 70NW. FORECAST VALID 07/1200Z 24.6N 84.3W MAX WIND 80 KT...GUSTS 100 KT. 50 KT... 40NE 25SE 20SW 30NW. 34 KT...100NE 90SE 40SW 70NW. FORECAST VALID 08/0000Z 25.4N 85.3W MAX WIND 75 KT...GUSTS 90 KT. 50 KT... 40NE 30SE 20SW 30NW. 34 KT...100NE 80SE 50SW 80NW. EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 125 NM ON DAY 4 AND 175 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY OUTLOOK VALID 09/0000Z 26.6N 87.6W MAX WIND 65 KT...GUSTS 80 KT. 50 KT... 50NE 30SE 10SW 40NW. 34 KT... 80NE 60SE 30SW 60NW. OUTLOOK VALID 10/0000Z 27.1N 89.9W MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT. 34 KT... 80NE 0SE 0SW 80NW. REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 16.3N 77.2W INTERMEDIATE PUBLIC ADVISORY...WTNT33 KNHC/MIATCPAT3...AT 05/0600Z NEXT ADVISORY AT 05/0900Z $$ FORECASTER PAPIN

000
ABNT20 KNHC 042351
TWOAT

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
700 PM EST Mon Nov 4 2024

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on recently
upgraded Tropical Storm Rafael, located over the central Caribbean
Sea.

Southwestern Atlantic:
An area of low pressure could develop near the northern Leeward
Islands in a couple of days. Thereafter, some slow development of
this system is possible towards the latter part of this week as it
moves generally westward over the southwestern Atlantic.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

$$
Forecaster Hagen

...RAFAEL APPROACHING JAMAICA WHERE TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN TONIGHT... As of 7:00 PM EST Mon Nov 4 the center of Rafael was located near 15.8, -76.9 with movement NNW at 9 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1000 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 45 mph.

Issued at 700 PM EST Mon Nov 04 2024 000 WTNT33 KNHC 042350 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Rafael Intermediate Advisory Number 5A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024 700 PM EST Mon Nov 04 2024 ...RAFAEL APPROACHING JAMAICA WHERE TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN TONIGHT... SUMMARY OF 700 PM EST...0000 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.8N 76.9W ABOUT 150 MI...245 KM S OF KINGSTON JAMAICA ABOUT 370 MI...600 KM SE OF GRAND CAYMAN MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Cayman Islands A Hurricane Watch is in effect for... * Cuban provinces of Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, La Habana, Mayabeque, Matanzas, and the Isle of Youth A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Jamaica A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Cuban provinces of Villa Clara, Cienfuegos, Sancti Spiritus, Ciego de Avila, Camaguey, and Las Tunas * Lower and Middle Florida Keys from Key West to west of the Channel 5 Bridge * Dry Tortugas A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.system. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 24 hours. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. Interests elsewhere in Cuba should closely monitor this system. Hurricane and Tropical Storm Warnings will likely be required later tonight or early Tuesday. For storm information specific to your area in the United States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. For storm information specific to your area outside of the United States, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 700 PM EST (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rafael was located by Air Force Reconnaissance aircraft near latitude 15.8 North, longitude 76.9 West. Rafael is now moving toward the north-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). A more northwestward motion is expected to begin later tonight and forecast to continue for the next few days. On the forecast track, the system is expected to move near Jamaica during the overnight period, be near or over the Cayman Islands late Tuesday, and approach Cuba on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is forecasted and the system could become a hurricane on Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The latest minimum central pressure recently measured by dropsonde data from the Air Force Hurricane Hunters is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Tropical Storm 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 WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the Cayman Islands by Tuesday afternoon and are possible in western Cuba and the Isle of Youth on Wednesday. Tropical storm conditions are expected in Jamaica during the overnight into Tuesday morning and are possible in central Cuba, and in the lower and middle Florida Keys on Wednesday. RAINFALL: Heavy rainfall will impact areas of the Western Caribbean with the heaviest rainfall occurring over Jamaica and portions of Cuba through mid-week. Rainfall totals between 3 to 6 inches with locally up to 9 inches are expected. Flooding and mudslides could occur over portions of Jamaica and Cuba. Heavy rainfall will spread north into Florida and adjacent areas of the Southeast United States by mid to late week. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Rafael, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?rainqpf STORM SURGE: Minor coastal flooding is possible in Jamaica tonight. Storm surge could raise water levels by 1-3 feet above normal tide levels in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday, and could raise water levels by as much as 6 to 9 feet above normal tide levels in areas of onshore winds along the southern coast of Pinar del Rio, Cuba, including the Isle of Youth. The combination of a storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Dry Tortugas...1-3 ft Lower Florida Keys...1-2 ft SURF: Swells generated by the system are expected to affect much of the western Caribbean during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1000 PM EST. $$ Forecaster Papin

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...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM RAFAEL... ...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN JAMAICA LATE TONIGHT... As of 4:00 PM EST Mon Nov 4 the center of Rafael was located near 15.5, -76.7 with movement N at 9 mph. The minimum central pressure was 997 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 45 mph.

Issued at 400 PM EST Mon Nov 04 2024 000 WTNT33 KNHC 042058 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Rafael Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182024 400 PM EST Mon Nov 04 2024 ...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM RAFAEL... ...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN JAMAICA LATE TONIGHT... SUMMARY OF 400 PM EST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.5N 76.7W ABOUT 175 MI...280 KM S OF KINGSTON JAMAICA ABOUT 395 MI...635 KM SE OF GRAND CAYMAN MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the Lower and Middle Florida Keys from Key West to west of the Channel 5 Bridge, and for the Dry Tortugas. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Cayman Islands A Hurricane Watch is in effect for... * Cuban provinces of Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, La Habana, Mayabeque, Matanzas, and the Isle of Youth A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Jamaica A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Cuban provinces of Villa Clara, Cienfuegos, Sancti Spiritus, Ciego de Avila, Camaguey, and Las Tunas * Lower and Middle Florida Keys from Key West to west of the Channel 5 Bridge * Dry Tortugas A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.system. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 24 hours. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. Interests elsewhere in Cuba should closely monitor this system. Hurricane and Tropical Storm Warnings will likely be required tonight or early tomorrow. For storm information specific to your area in the United States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. For storm information specific to your area outside of the United States, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 400 PM EST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rafael was located near latitude 15.5 North, longitude 76.7 West. Rafael is moving toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h). A northwestward motion is expected to begin later tonight and forecast to continue for the next few days. On the forecast track, the system is expected to move near Jamaica late tonight, be near or over the Cayman Islands late Tuesday, and approach Cuba on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is now forecast and the system is forecast to become a hurricane on Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure based on data from the Air Force Hurricane Hunters is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Tropical Storm 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 WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the Cayman Islands by Tuesday afternoon and are possible in western Cuba and the Isle of Youth on Wednesday. Tropical storm conditions are expected in Jamaica by late tonight and are possible in central Cuba, and in the lower and middle Florida Keys on Wednesday. RAINFALL: Heavy rainfall will impact areas of the Western Caribbean with the heaviest rainfall occurring over Jamaica and portions of Cuba through mid-week. Rainfall totals between 3 to 6 inches with locally up to 9 inches are expected. Flooding and mudslides could occur over portions of Jamaica and Cuba. Heavy rainfall will spread north into Florida and adjacent areas of the Southeast United States mid to late week. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Rafael, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?rainqpf STORM SURGE: Minor coastal flooding is possible in Jamaica tonight. Storm surge could raise water levels by 1-3 feet above normal tide levels in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday, and could raise water levels by as much as 6 to 9 feet above normal tide levels in areas of onshore winds along the southern coast of Pinar del Rio, Cuba, including the Isle of Youth. The combination of a storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Dry Tortugas...1-3 ft Lower Florida Keys...1-2 ft SURF: Swells generated by the system are expected to affect much of the western Caribbean during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next intermediate advisory at 700 PM EST. Next complete advisory at 1000 PM EST. $$ Forecaster Kelly