Rafael Weakens to Tropical Storm in Gulf of Mexico

Tropical Storm Rafael is headed toward the Gulf of Mexico. Track path
Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Rafael on Monday as it continues to organize near Jamaica, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center.
Rafael becomes major hurricane ahead of Cuba landfall on way to Gulf of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Rafael grew into a major Category 3 storm Wednesday ahead of landfall in Cuba as it headed toward the Gulf of Mexico, while the Florida Keys remained under a tropical storm warning.
Hurricane Rafael heads for Gulf of Mexico as Category 2 storm
The Yucatán Peninsula is bracing for intense rainstorms on Thursday as Hurricane Rafael heads for Mexico's Gulf Coast, where it will linger.
Hurricane Rafael tracker: Storm heading toward Gulf of Mexico after making landfall in Cuba
Hurricane Rafael made landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday and has now moved on to the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.
After slamming Cuba, Hurricane Rafael heads west across the Gulf of Mexico
On Wednesday, Rafael made landfall in western Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane, knocking out the nation’s beleaguered electrical grid once again. In October, the unexpected Hurricane Oscar slammed the eastern side of the country, killing eight people and damaging 20,000 homes.
NHC forecast: Tropical Storm Rafael heading near Texas. See path on hurricane tracker
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.
Tropical Storm Rafael weakens, 'meanders' in Gulf of Mexico: See storm tracker
Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to weaken as the NHC tracks another system in the Caribbean that is expected to move into "unfavorable conditions."
Tropical storm warning discontinued for Florida Keys as Rafael moves into Gulf of Mexico
MIAMI - The lower and middle Florida Keys are under a tropical storm warning as Hurricane Rafael is forecast to grow steadily on a path for Cuba, where it's expected to arrive on Wednesday. A tropical storm warning is also issued for portions of Cuba. A hurricane warning is in effect for parts of Cuba.
Rafael weakens to tropical storm over Gulf of Mexico after barreling through Cuba as a hurricane
Rafael has weakened to a tropical storm and was expected to dissolve over the Gulf of Mexico in the coming days after barreling across Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane
Rafael dissolves into a low pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico after hitting Cuba as a hurricane
Rafael has weakened into a remnant low pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico after barreling across Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane last week
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.
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