As of November 5, 2024, Tropical Storm Rafael is on track to become a hurricane as it moves across Cuba and into the Gulf of Mexico. The National Weather Service reports that the storm will likely bring increasing winds and squally downpours to the Florida Keys starting late Wednesday and continuing into Thursday morning. Residents in the Southeast should also prepare for moderate to heavy rainfall as the storm’s effects begin to reach the region by Wednesday night. For the latest updates, the National Hurricane Center advises monitoring their advisories.
Additionally, moderate to heavy rainfall may spread into the Southeast starting Wednesday night and continuing into Thursday morning, potentially affecting several areas ahead of the storm’s path.
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