Hurricane Rafael Strengthens, Eyes Gulf of Mexico
TL;DR
Hurricane Rafael is strengthening in the Caribbean and is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico, but it is unlikely to cause significant damage like previous hurricanes Helene and Milton. Factors such as increased wind shear, dry air, and cooler Gulf waters are expected to weaken Rafael, potentially preventing it from making a strong landfall. The storm's impacts are expected to be less severe as it moves northward.
- Hurricane Rafael Won't Be Like Helene Or Milton The Weather Channel
- Tropical Storm Rafael forms in Caribbean, expected to become a hurricane NBC News
- The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Strengthening Rafael eyes Gulf of Mexico Fox Weather
- Rafael Not Expected To Be Milton Or Helene The Weather Channel
- Tropical Storm Rafael heads toward hurricane strength before Cuba landfall Wednesday, forecasters say CNN
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