Rafael Now A Hurricane Head Toward The Gulf
November 5, 2024
Rafael strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday night as it moves toward the southwest Gulf of Mexico. However, it is expected to rapidly weaken as it moves into the central Gulf and approaches the northern Gulf coast this weekend as strong wind shear, dry air and cooler sea surface temperature impact the system.
It is too early to determine what, if any, impacts for Escambia County.
Beach hazards, including dangerous rip currents and increasing surf will become likely along the beaches later this week.
The latest information is in the graphics on the page. We will continue to provides updates here on NorthEscambia.com.
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One Response to “Rafael Now A Hurricane Head Toward The Gulf”
We will take a weak Tropical Storm over anything else like a Hurricane. Plus, we need a good 5 to 7 inches, if anything to washout all the pollen.