Tropical Storm Rafael is barreling via the Caribbean and should impression the U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend.
Rafael is bringing gusty winds and heavy rain to Jamaica on Tuesday morning.
The storm is forecast to strengthen right into a hurricane Tuesday night time because it passes over the Cayman Islands.
Rafael is anticipated to make landfall in Cuba on Wednesday night as a Class 1 hurricane, bringing mudslides and damaging winds to the island.
On Thursday morning, Rafael’s outer bands will graze the Florida Keys with gusty winds and heavy rain. A tropical storm watch has been issued.
By Friday morning, the system is forecast to decelerate and weaken within the Gulf of Mexico.
As of now it’s not clear what impacts, if any, Rafael will convey to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Some fashions predict Rafael concentrating on the Gulf Coast as a rain maker, whereas different fashions present a weakening Rafael heading towards Mexico.
Atlantic hurricane season lasts via Nov. 30.