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Tropical Storm Rafael Set to Strengthen and Head for Gulf of Mexico

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Tropical Storm Rafael Set to Strengthen and Head for Gulf of Mexico
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Tropical Storm Rafael has formed in the Caribbean and is expected to become a hurricane by Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Currently located 175 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica, Rafael is moving north and could impact the U.S. later in the week. A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands, with tropical storm warnings for Jamaica and parts of Cuba. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to the region. This development marks the 17th named storm of an already active Atlantic hurricane season.

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  2. Tropical Storm Rafael forms, expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico this week  FOX 13 Tampa
  3. A Day-by-Day Forecast for Tropical Storm Rafael  The New York Times
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  5. Why Hurricane Rafael Won't Be Another Disaster Like Helene And Milton  The Weather Channel

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